Cure of Ars Catholic Church

Cure of Ars Catholic Church Curé of Ars seeks to lead all to the Church through the Word, the Sacraments, and the Mass. History Highlights of Curé of Ars
Late 1950’s
• Archbishop Edward J.

Mass Times:
Saturday: 8am & 4pm
Sunday: 7:30am, 9am, 10:30am & 12pm
Monday - Friday: 6:30am & 8:15am

Watch Mass Online at www.youtube.com/c/CureofArs Hunkeler established a new parish to serve the Catholic families in Leawood and sections of Prairie Village and Overland Park (1959).

1960’s
• Completion of Curé of Ars Catholic Church and its official dedication with Father Paul Kelley appointe

d as Pastor (1961).
• Church seated 800 presbyters with a Parish Hall, Rectory and Parish Office were established within the remaining acreage (1961).
• A convent was built in 1967.

1970’s
• Father George Burak succeeded Father Paul Kelley (1971).
• Father Robert A. Burger assumed the pastorate of Curé of Ars (1977).

1980’s
• Father Charles McGlinn was welcomed as pastor of Curé of Ars (1986).

1990’s
• Newly renovated school opened to parish children in the fall (1998).

2000’s
• Archbishop James P. Keleher dedicated the Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, an addition to the south side of the main church; this enhancement was made possible through the generosity of parishioner, Margaret Reed (2001).

2010’s
• Renovation is completed and Archbishop Naumann dedicated the new altar (2014).
• Father Richard Storey succeeded Monsignor McGlinn as pastor after serving 28 years at Curé of Ars (2015).

The most fun you will ever have volunteering!The Curé Foster Care Ministry will host 4 hours of fun for foster kids, age...
06/16/2026

The most fun you will ever have volunteering!
The Curé Foster Care Ministry will host 4 hours of fun for foster kids, ages 0-12, giving their foster parents a much needed break on Saturday, July 11 from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. The event will be held in the Parish Activity Center and all of the games/activities will be provided, we just need adults or high school students who love playing with kids to come help so that we will have a safe ratio of volunteers to kids. Set-up and break down helpers needed, too. Please contact Brenda Doyle at [email protected] or 913.302.3797 to sign up.

06/13/2026
Urgent need for BLOOD DONORS! Curé of Ars Catholic Church will host a blood drive on Thursday, June 18 from 12:00 - 6:00...
06/11/2026

Urgent need for BLOOD DONORS! Curé of Ars Catholic Church will host a blood drive on Thursday, June 18 from 12:00 - 6:00 pm at 9401 Mission Road in the Fr. Burak Room.
Book your appointment today at savealifenow.org/group & enter Group Code: AM
Urgent need for BLOOD DONORS! Curé of Ars Catholic Church will host a blood drive on Thursday, June 18, from 12:00 - 6:00 pm at 9401 Mission Road in the Fr. Burak Room.

06/03/2026

Become a volunteer with Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas! Attend our upcoming Volunteer Open House on Tuesday, June 16 at the Johnson County Central Resource Library (Carmack Room) to learn more about our 25+ programs and volunteer opportunities that range from feeding the hungry to clothing the naked and sheltering the homeless.

For questions about this event or our volunteer program, please email [email protected].

Relax with God for 50+ Years YoungWe would like to thank Fr. Richard Gielow for his entertaining and informative present...
06/03/2026

Relax with God for 50+ Years Young
We would like to thank Fr. Richard Gielow for his entertaining and informative presentation, "Never Too Old to Light Up a Room," on Thursday, May 28th at Curé of Ars. We would also like to thank everyone who attended and those who helped with lunch, setup, and cleanup.

We welcome Father Robert Rooney as parochial vicar of Curé of Ars Parish! From the article: Father Robert Rooney, upon c...
06/02/2026

We welcome Father Robert Rooney as parochial vicar of Curé of Ars Parish!

From the article: Father Robert Rooney, upon conclusion of priestly formation at St. John XXIII National Seminary in Weston, Massachusetts, and receiving ordination to the holy priesthood on May 23, to parochial vicar of Curé of Ars Parish, Leawood.
These appointments are effective July 1.

“Your joyful service as a deacon will help the whole church witness Christ’s resurrection in our day.”

Don't miss this! Share your voice.⁣In April, people in our community and across our archdiocese shared powerful stories ...
06/02/2026

Don't miss this! Share your voice.

In April, people in our community and across our archdiocese shared powerful stories through Listening with the Heart sessions—stories of faith, belonging, and hope.

Now, we invite you to be part of the next step.

From June 1 - 22, the archdiocese is asking everyone in our community to complete a short survey that will directly shape the future of our pastoral planning, as part of the archdiocesan Renewal from the Heartland process.

👉 Take the survey today: https://tinyurl.com/heartlandkck and please share with your friends! Surveys are available in both English and Spanish.

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9401 Mission Road
Leawood, KS
66206

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