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Catholic college

University of Saint Mary

  • LocationLeavenworth, KS
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,414 students
  • SponsorSisters of Charity of Leavenworth
Official website

The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic Vincentian university in Leavenworth, Kansas, sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. Campus Ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 7:00 PM in Annunciation Chapel, and the 2026-27 handbook lists a weekday Mass at 11:00 AM at the Motherhouse. The core requires one theology course in addition to an introductory spirituality course, and the university lists a theology minor; no theology major.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 2

  • Sunday7:00 PMAnnunciation Chapel
  • Monday–Friday11:00 AMMotherhouse of the Sisters of Charity (on campus); students are invited

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass Annunciation Chapel | 7 p.m.”
    Campus Ministry lists Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel.
  2. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “to join the Sisters of Charity for Mass every week day at 11 a.m. in the Motherhouse”
    Students are invited to weekday Mass at 11 a.m. in the on-campus Motherhouse.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of University of Saint Mary, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miSaint Casimir Parish: 1.6 mi1Sacred Heart Parish: 1.7 mi2Saint Josephs Catholic Church: 2.9 mi3USM Campus Ministry (Miege Hall): 0.3 miUniversity of Saint Mary (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Saint Casimir Parish — 1.6 mi
  2. Sacred Heart Parish — 1.7 mi
  3. Saint Josephs Catholic Church — 2.9 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BSacramental life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (The handbook lists a weekday Mass at 11 a.m. in the on-campus Motherhouse, and students are invited.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to join the Sisters of Charity for Mass every week day at 11 a.m. in the Motherhouse”
      Students are invited to weekday Mass at 11 a.m. in the on-campus Motherhouse.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)One weekend Mass (One weekend Mass is listed: Sunday at 7:00 PM in Annunciation Chapel.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Annunciation Chapel | 7 p.m.”
      Campus Ministry lists Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Eucharist is celebrated on Sunday evenings at 7 PM in Annunciation Chapel”
      The 2026-27 handbook says the Eucharist is celebrated Sunday evenings at 7 PM in Annunciation Chapel.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Eucharistic adorationNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (The 2026-27 handbook lists Fr. William McEvoy as Chaplain.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain – Fr. William McEvoy (913) 758-6388”
      Fr. William McEvoy is listed as the university Chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration6 to 11 times a week (6 weekly times documented: 6 Mass, 0 confession, 0 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

35 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsTwo courses (TH 112 Introduction to Spirituality is required in the Foundation, and one Theology course is required in the Core (3 credits).)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education for the Bachelor Degree | University of Saint Mary Catalog 2026-2027stmary.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/academic-catalog-ay-2026-2027/general-education/general-education-programs/general-education-for-the-bachelor-degree · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “TH 112 | Introduction to Spirituality”
      TH 112 Introduction to Spirituality is required in the SPIRE Foundation.
      “Natural Science with Lab | 3-4 | Theology | 3”
      The SPIRE Core requires one 3-credit theology course for bachelor's students.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)Catholic theology is one option among several (The required TH 112 course surveys several traditions and is not Catholic-specific. The Core Theology requirement can be met by a Catholic course such as TH 125 Introduction to Catholicism, among other options.)
    Sources (2)
    1. TH 112 Introduction to Spirituality | University of Saint Mary Catalog 2026-2027stmary.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/academic-catalog-ay-2026-2027/undergraduate-courses/th-theology/100/th-112 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “this course will study the spiritual treasures of the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist traditions”
      TH 112 surveys several faith traditions and is not specific to Catholic teaching.
    2. TH 125 Introduction to Catholicism | University of Saint Mary Catalog 2026-2027stmary.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/academic-catalog-ay-2026-2027/undergraduate-courses/th-theology/100/th-125 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “TH 125 Introduction to Catholicism”
      TH 125 Introduction to Catholicism is a theology course in the catalog.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsNone required (Philosophy is one humanities option within the Exploration distribution; no philosophy course is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education for the Bachelor Degree | University of Saint Mary Catalog 2026-2027stmary.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/academic-catalog-ay-2026-2027/general-education/general-education-programs/general-education-for-the-bachelor-degree · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophy; Spanish (excluding SPA 111”
      Philosophy is one of several humanities options in the Exploration distribution.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredNo (The undergraduate program list shows a theology minor and no theology major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Programs | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/undergraduateprograms.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (Minor)”
      The undergraduate program list includes a theology minor and no theology major.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
N/ACampus culture and residence life: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Campus culture and residence life

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (Two professional ministry staff are listed: the campus minister and the chaplain.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Denise Whelan Campus Minister Denise.Whelan@stmary.edu 913-758-6259”
      Denise Whelan is the Campus Minister, with a published email and phone number.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain – Fr. William McEvoy (913) 758-6388”
      Fr. William McEvoy is listed as the university Chaplain.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats offered to students each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex floors or wings only (The handbook refers to gender-designated floors (a female floor and a male floor).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Male residents/guests may not be on a female floor outside of visitation hours.”
      The residence halls have gender-designated floors.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (Overnight guests must be of the same gender as the host, and daytime visitation runs 10 a.m. to midnight.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Guests are of the same gender as the host resident and at least 18 years of age.”
      Overnight guests must be of the same gender as the host resident.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

85 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (Campus Ministry runs a service program with staff, including food-packaging and food-pantry projects.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Service – the Heart of Saint Mary”
      Campus Ministry presents service as a core part of its programs.
    2. Spiro's Cupboard | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/spiros-cupboard.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Monetary donations to support the cupboard are taken at Mass each week”
      Donations to Spiro's Cupboard are taken at Mass each week and at the Campus Ministry office.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumAvailable (courses or programs) (The Vincentian Leaders program is a one-semester course with a service project; it is not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Vincentian Leadership Program | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/vincentianleader.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The University of Saint Mary Vincentian Leaders program is a one semester course and”
      The Vincentian Leaders program is a one-semester course with a service project.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Justice and solidarity programs include the Starr Center for Peace and Justice, the Feed the Need food-packaging event, and a care-package project for the homeless.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Starr Center for Peace & Justice | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/cpj.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Lawrence D. Starr Center for Peace and Justice in our Global Society”
      The Starr Center for Peace and Justice is a university center promoting justice and human rights.
    2. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Feed the Need: Volunteers from the University of Saint Mary will package over 35,000 meals”
      Campus Ministry lists Feed the Need, a food-packaging service event.
      “Care Package Service Project: Make 2,500 care kits for the homeless”
      Campus Ministry lists a service project making care kits for the homeless.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Feed the Need is listed on the Campus Ministry page, and the university is rooted in the Catholic traditions of St. Vincent de Paul.)
    Sources (2)
    1. About USM | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/about-usm/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Rooted in the Catholic traditions of St. Vincent de Paul, the University of Saint”
      The university describes itself as rooted in the Catholic traditions of St. Vincent de Paul.
    2. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Feed the Need: Volunteers from the University of Saint Mary will package over 35,000 meals”
      Campus Ministry lists Feed the Need, a food-packaging service event.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • A weekday Mass at 11 a.m. is listed in the on-campus Motherhouse, and Campus Ministry lists a Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “to join the Sisters of Charity for Mass every week day at 11 a.m. in the Motherhouse”
      Students are invited to weekday Mass at 11 a.m. in the on-campus Motherhouse.
    2. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Sunday Mass Annunciation Chapel | 7 p.m.”
      Campus Ministry lists Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel.
  • The 2026-27 handbook names a chaplain, Fr. William McEvoy, and a campus minister, Denise Whelan.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/handbook/index.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Chaplain – Fr. William McEvoy (913) 758-6388”
      Fr. William McEvoy is listed as the university Chaplain.
    2. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Denise Whelan Campus Minister Denise.Whelan@stmary.edu 913-758-6259”
      Denise Whelan is the Campus Minister, with a published email and phone number.
  • Campus Ministry runs Feed the Need, a care-package project for the homeless, and Spiro's Cupboard, a food exchange for students.
    Sources (2)
    1. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Feed the Need: Volunteers from the University of Saint Mary will package over 35,000 meals”
      Campus Ministry lists Feed the Need, a food-packaging service event.
      “Care Package Service Project: Make 2,500 care kits for the homeless”
      Campus Ministry lists a service project making care kits for the homeless.
    2. Spiro's Cupboard | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/spiros-cupboard.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Spiro's Cupboard is a food exchange available for free to all University of Saint”
      Spiro's Cupboard is a free food exchange for students, located in Miege 101.
  • The university is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and describes itself as a Catholic university.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sponsorship | University of Saint Mary Catalog 2026-2027stmary.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/academic-catalog-ay-2026-2027/about-the-university-of-saint-mary/sponsorship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The University of Saint Mary is an institution of higher learning sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.”
      The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth sponsor the university.
      “The University of Saint Mary is a Catholic university.”
      The catalog describes the university as a Catholic university.

Concerns

  • The required introductory theology course, TH 112, is a survey of several faith traditions rather than a Catholic course; the core requires one more theology course.
    Sources (2)
    1. General Education for the Bachelor Degree | University of Saint Mary Catalog 2026-2027stmary.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/academic-catalog-ay-2026-2027/general-education/general-education-programs/general-education-for-the-bachelor-degree · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “TH 112 | Introduction to Spirituality”
      TH 112 Introduction to Spirituality is required in the SPIRE Foundation.
    2. TH 112 Introduction to Spirituality | University of Saint Mary Catalog 2026-2027stmary.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/academic-catalog-ay-2026-2027/undergraduate-courses/th-theology/100/th-112 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “this course will study the spiritual treasures of the Jewish, Christian, Muslim and Buddhist traditions”
      TH 112 surveys several faith traditions and is not specific to Catholic teaching.
  • The university lists a theology minor and no theology major.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Programs | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/undergraduateprograms.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Theology (Minor)”
      The undergraduate program list includes a theology minor and no theology major.
  • Philosophy is one option among humanities courses; no philosophy course is required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. General Education for the Bachelor Degree | University of Saint Mary Catalog 2026-2027stmary.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2026-2027/academic-catalog-ay-2026-2027/general-education/general-education-programs/general-education-for-the-bachelor-degree · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Philosophy; Spanish (excluding SPA 111”
      Philosophy is one of several humanities options in the Exploration distribution.

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Campus ministry home

USM Campus Ministry (Miege Hall)

  • Address: 4100 S 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel, student lounge, study space

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Catholic clubs and student life

8 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 0 off campus, 5 location not published

Liturgy and prayer 1

  • Wednesday Evening PrayerOn campus
    Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m.
    Evening prayer in the Lady Chapel (Mead 303).
    stmary.edu

Service 4

  • Spiro's CupboardOn campus
    A free food exchange for students in Miege 101, supported by donations taken at Mass and at the Campus Ministry office.
    stmary.edu, stmary.edu
  • Feed the Need
    Annual
    Volunteers package meals during an annual food-packaging event organized through Campus Ministry.
    stmary.edu
  • Care Package Service Project
    Students make care kits for the homeless so that agencies in Leavenworth can serve local homeless residents.
    stmary.edu
  • Spring break and other campus ministry service trips
    Campus Ministry organizes service trips during breaks, as stated in the 2026-27 handbook.
    stmary.edu

Social life 1

  • Campus Ministry suite (Miege 104)On campus
    Weekdays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    A space for students to relax, study, socialize, and get something to eat.
    stmary.edu

Faith formation 1

  • Vincentian Leaders
    A one-semester course and service project in which students create and lead ongoing service projects.
    stmary.edu, stmary.edu

Other 1

  • Starr Center for Peace and Justice
    A center that promotes awareness of peace, justice, and human rights, with student programs and experiences.
    stmary.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (2)
  1. Campus Ministry | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/studentlifeatusm/campusministry.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Sunday Mass Annunciation Chapel | 7 p.m.”
    Campus Ministry lists Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel.
    “Denise Whelan Campus Minister Denise.Whelan@stmary.edu 913-758-6259”
    Denise Whelan is the Campus Minister, with a published email and phone number.
    “Service – the Heart of Saint Mary”
    Campus Ministry presents service as a core part of its programs.
    “Sunday Mass Annunciation Chapel | 7 p.m.”
    Campus Ministry lists Sunday Mass at 7 p.m. in Annunciation Chapel.
    “The Campus Ministry suite (Miege 104) is available from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for students”
    The Campus Ministry suite in Miege 104 is open to students on weekdays.
  2. Visit Campus | University of Saint Marystmary.edu/visit.html · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Main Campus: 4100 S 4th St. Leavenworth, KS 66048”
    The main campus address is 4100 S 4th St., Leavenworth, KS 66048.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
54 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.48%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.65%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,029 · ACT 20.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.11 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,885

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,015
Total students1,414
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$22,519
Cost of attendance (per year)$48,728
Median federal debt at graduation$22,018
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
48%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$59,483
Admission rate87%
Students receiving Pell grants38%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1029
SAT reading & writing378–518
SAT math428–510
ACT composite17–24
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 48 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas

The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is University of Saint Mary a Catholic college?
Yes. University of Saint Mary is a Catholic college in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. Its sponsor is Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.
What is University of Saint Mary’s Compass Score?
64 out of 100 (grade C). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at University of Saint Mary?
Mass is listed at Annunciation Chapel and Motherhouse of the Sisters of Charity (on campus); students are invited. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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