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Our Vision
WORSHIP AND PRAYER are the center of our lives expressed in the liturgy, sacraments, prayer, and music and challenges us to live as called by the Word of God.
LIFELONG EDUCATION AND FAITH FORMATION for every person deepens our understanding of who we are to be and how we are to live.
CHARITY, JUSTICE AND PEACE commits us to value the worth and dignity of each person and to respond with compassion and generosity to those in need.
PASTORAL LEADERSHIP represents in word and action a faith that supports, inspires, comforts and challenges each parishioner.
COMMUNITY AND HOSPITALITY commits us to be welcoming and to embrace diversity by walking together in support, encouragement, friendship and faith sharing with all people.
STEWARDSHIP recognizes that all of our gifts are from God and that means we share our time, talent and treasure with others.
EVANGELIZATION commits us to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to others by the way we live our lives, by the ministries we provide and by inviting others to walk with us in our faith journey.
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combatting sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:
1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and
2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and
3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the David Noordeloos, Diocesan Ombudsman, at 816.213-6024 or ombudsman@diocesekcsj.org, if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact Victim Services Coordinator at (816) 714-2357, ext. 516, or victimadvocate@diocesekcsj.org for more information.
On August 29, 1956, the Holy See incorporated part of the Diocese of St. Joseph into the former Diocese of Kansas City and creating the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.
Today, the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph comprises twenty-seven counties totaling 15, 429 square miles and ministers to the souls of approximately 151,000 Catholics. Under the guidance of Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr., the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph continues its mission to serve Holy Mother Church in western Missouri providing social services, education, and comfort for the faithful of the region.
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