Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

Originally, Diocese of Leavenworth

Established May 22, 1877

The first bishop of Leavenworth was Louis Mary Fink, OSB, who moved to Kansas City in 1891. The see was formally transferred in 1947 and raised to archdiocese in 1952.


Link

Archdiocese of Kansas City * Catholic Encyclopedia

Book

T. Habiger, The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas: 150 Years of Faith 1850-2000