3 Best Churches in Kansas City, MO

“Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception was constructed from bricks made at Fr. Bernard Donnelly's brickyard on 11th and Pennsylvania. The church's history starts informally with the French men and women who began settling here around 1820. The cornerstone celebration was a beautiful affair, and more than 10,000 people from across the city and state visited. In 1895, the developing community added a carillon of eleven bells. Crafted in 1912 by local artisans, the stained glass windows of the sacred haven depict scenes from the life of Christ and other biblical narratives. Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception also offers a model for the sacred. The church provides free car parking facilities.”

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“Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Church is a Roman Catholic community where, through liturgy, prayer, Sacramental Ministry, and Christian Education. The church is formed into Disciples of the Lord, striving to love and welcome one another, especially the poor and most abandoned among us. The parish has been under the care of the Redemptorist priests and brothers since its beginnings in 1878. "Our Lady of Perpetual Help Redemptorist Parish" is home to good people from all over the city and region, including several Redemptorist grade and high school graduates. The cathedral also features wheelchair accessibility for more convenience.”

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“Saint Anthony Parish acknowledges the families and neighbors who nurtured the faith while recognizing that each generation in a Catholic parish differs in its origins, culture, and perspectives. Over time, the descendants of the original Italian immigrants have moved out to the suburbs and local cities. The cathedral mainly comprises Mexicans, Vietnamese, and non-Italian Caucasians, some from Central and Eastern Europe, and smaller numbers from Nigeria. Saint Anthony Parish has faced the reality of the many cultural and social changes that have taken place and has faithfully responded to them in a most Catholic way. The church welcomes everyone to immerse themselves in prayers and to pay respect.”

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