10/2/2019, 08:00 The curative powers of sleep are quite amazing! Last night, I got 8 hours of totally uninterrupted sleep and awoke this morning refreshed in body, mind and soul; ready to tackle another day on the Camino! 10/2/2019, 14:00 You may recall the animated clay character, Gumby. As a child, I remember watching cartoons featuring Gumby & Pokey. And …
September 30 – October 1, 2019
9/30/2019, 07:30: The world is indeed very small. While talking with a member of our original Camino family during dinner in Pamplona, Chad (USA) & I discovered that we both were raised in the St. Louis area. He mentioned the name of the outlying suburb in which he was raised and I responded that I had first cousins from that …
September 27-29, 2019
9/28/2019, 08:00 Two days ago, after the strenuous climb over the Pyrenees, at the albergue in Roncesvalles, we were saddened with the loss of a fellow pilgrim: A 40-something British male suffered a heart attack and died, in spite of the best efforts of Spanish emergency medical personnel. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for his family. …
September 25-26, 2019
Before I reflect on the first walking day of our pilgrimage, I want the parishioners at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Kansas City and St. Anthony’s Parish in Hereford, TX to know that Fr. Tony & I are including you in our prayers on our Camino. Last night, in the Church of Notre Dame du Bout du Pont, …
The pilgrimage begins
September 23-24, 2019 Day 1, 09:00: After a memorable weekend in Des Moines, IA, where Mary & I were invested into the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, a Catholic lay organization that supports the continuing Christian presence in the Holy Land., we rushed back to Kansas City and I hurriedly attended to last minute packing details. Mary and I then …
Pilgrimage of Deacon Jim Olshefski
A pilgrimage on El Camino de Santiago – (the “Way of St. James”) Parishioners of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and friends, As some of you may be aware, I will soon depart on pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, a city of northwest Spain. In the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela are what is believed to be the remains …
Special Events at the Cathedral
Diocesan Green Mass Sunday, October 6 at 11:00 am Celebrate the Season of Creation and join with others who work to care for our Common Home! Click to learn about the Season of Creation
Giving Back to the KC Community
The Cathedral represents something different to each person. In a changing world which continues to challenge our faith and our feelings, the Cathedral stands as a guiding light, a symbol of inspiration and hope to all who visit. Some come to reflect, others to worship, some to celebrate and some to mourn. All come to pray in their own way. Many …
As Mother Church of the Diocese
As mother church of the diocese, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is the spiritual, prophetic and physical symbol of Catholic presence in the area. As a beacon of faith and hospitality, we are a center of worship, learning and service. Following the Gospel vision of Jesus, we promote and work for the common well-being of all through our ministries in …