Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann, D.D.

The Most Reverend Joseph F. Naumann was installed as the 4^th Archbishop and the 11^th Bishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas on January 15, 2005. The Cathedral, as the seat of the Archdiocese, is the Archbishop's church. Because of this, the Cathedral houses the Archbishop’s cathedra or chair, his seat of authority. 

His chosen episcopal motto is, “Vitae Victoria Erit” (Life will be Victorious).  Archbishop Naumann has championed the cause for the right to life throughout his ministry. He seeks to lead his flock in upholding and promoting the immense dignity of every human person from conception to natural death.

Through education and evangelization, Archbishop Naumann seeks to facilitate opportunities for encounters with the person of Jesus Christ, winning disciples that will live the Joy of the Gospel and lead others to Christ by the fruit of their lives.

Archbishop Naumann was born on June 4, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was ordained to the priesthood on May 24, 1975, and Auxiliary Bishop of St. Louis/Titular Bishop of Caput Cilla on September 3, 1997. He was appointed as Coadjutor Archbishop of Kansas City in Kansas on January 7, 2004, and assumed responsibilities as Archbishop on January 15, 2005.

For more information, please visit the website of the Archdiocese.