Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph – Hope Ball
The Muehlebach Tower of the Kansas City Marriott Downtown was the site for Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s inaugural Hope Ball, which was heldon April 27th. Twenty-four young ladies were presented to Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. Proceeds support Catholic Charities of Kansas City-St. Joseph’s mission of serving people of all faiths, as they have done during the last 145 years.
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Featured in the June 15, 2024 issue of The Independent
Photo credit: John Caulfield and Glenn Hemberger
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