The Catholic Students of Kansas City Kansas Community College is sponsoring a celebration of Mass today and is inviting all students, staff and faculty to attend.
The mass will be celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Naumann of the archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. It will begin at 1 p.m. Oct. 13 in Room 2325. Light refreshments will be served after the Mass, and there will also be an opportunity for a meet and greet with the archbishop. Bradley Herron, KCKCC student and the group’s coordinator said KCKCC is fortunate to have the archbishop attend.
“The archbishop is very gracious to give us his time and come out to celebrate mass,” he said. “Although this is a Catholic mass, it is open to all. Everyone is welcome.”
The group, which started in fall 2014, is the first Catholic group on the KCKCC campus. Its purpose is to give Catholic students a place to connect, share their faith and discuss issues related to the Catholicism. And while the group is designed for Catholics, the group welcomes individuals from all religions, including those who are non-religious.
The group meets at 12:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month in Room 2325. Herron said it is a great way for people to spend time with others, especially if they are new to the area.
“The main purpose of this group is to give students a place to meet and socialize with other Catholics,” he said. “It is a social medium for campus students. I think there is a great deal of interest, especially for those who might not be from the Kansas City area. Before, people had no idea of what parish to even attend. This is a place where we can get together and share.”
– From Kelly Rogge, KCKCC public information supervisor