Father Farnan graduated from Rockhurst College, Kansas City, in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Secondary Education. He received a Master of Divinity degree from The University of Saint Mary of the Lake—Mundelein Seminary, Chicago, and a Master of Christian Spirituality degree from Creighton University, Omaha.
He was ordained to the priesthood on June 13, 1987, for the Diocese of Kansas City-Saint Joseph. He is also the founder of the Farnan Spirituality Center, hosts the Upon This Rock Podcast, and writes a blog.
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Director of Mission and Ministry and Ignatian Spirituality
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Building Committee Chair
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St. Francis Xavier
Catholic Church
1001 E 52nd Street
(52nd and Troost)
Kansas City, MO 64110
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday:
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday:
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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(816) 523-5115
Mass Times
Saturday: 4 p.m.
Sunday:
8 and 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.
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