by Jill Sederstrom

It has survived three fires, two world wars, the Depression and a changing neighborhood. But if there's one thing Holy Rosary Catholic Church has proved over the nearly 125 years that it's been a fixture in Kansas City, it's that it endures.

And the Catholic church hasn't just endured, it continues to thrive, offering solace, faith and a sense of community to more than 450 families who are members. The large brick church near the River Market area serves as a cornerstone in its Kansas City neighborhood and is held dear to people from Leawood to Liberty who continue to return to the church for weddings, holidays or other special occasions.

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