Curé of Ars is a Catholic Community centered in the Sacraments, especially in the Eucharist and Reconciliation.
History Highlights of Curé of Ars
Late 1950’s
• Archbishop Edward J. 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 appointed 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).
"Lead all to the Church through the Word, the Sacraments and the Mass."
Parish Office
Monday-Thursday
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
8:30 am - Noon
Phone (913) 649-1337
Fax (913) 649-1339
Mass Times
Monday-Friday
6:30 am, 8:15 am
Sunday
7:30 am, 9:00 am, 10:30 am, 12:00 pm, 6:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am, 4:00 pm
Confession Times
Saturday
2:30 pm
Sunday
4:30 pm
