United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Vote to Write a Document on the Meaning of the Eucharist in the Life of the Church
Statement of Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops June 21, 2021 “Last week, my brother bishops and I voted overwhelmingly to issue a teaching document on the beauty and power of the Eucharist. The doctrine committee of the bishops’ conference will… Read More
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Diocese of Salina Wins Best New Website Award
We are excited to share that our all-new website is AWARD WINNING! We wanted to thank 502 – A Strategic Marketing Agency for their partnership on the development of this new website, Bishop Jerry Vincke for his wonderful leadership, our clergy, chancery staff,… Read More
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Patricia Park appointed Principal of St. Mary’s Grade School in Ellis, Kansas
The Catholic Diocese of Salina is excited to announce Patricia (Patti) Park as principal of St. Mary’s Grade School in Ellis, Kansas. Patti has over 30 years of classroom experience as well as various leadership roles during that time. Patti has been very involved with her parish over the years,… Read More
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Pastoral Letter
Bishop Vincke has composed a pastoral letter on the importance of attending Sunday Mass. As recently stated in his monthly e-news, the Dispensation from the Obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation will be lifted beginning with the Solemnity of Pentecost which we will celebrate the… Read More
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Welcome Back to Mass!
On April 9th, Bishop Vincke stated that the dispensation to attend Sunday Mass in the Diocese of Salina will be lifted on Pentecost Sunday, May 23. However, if people are sick, elderly, afraid to contract COVID, the dispensation remains… Read More
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The Catholic Diocese of Salina appoints Ernie Armstrong as CFO
The Catholic Diocese of Salina is excited to welcome Ernie Armstrong to our Chancery staff team as our new CFO. Ernie worked for the Archdiocese of Denver for over 40 years and is highly regarded by the diocese and its parishes. You can read more about Ernie and his very… Read More
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Gender Identity Policy
The Catholic Diocese of Salina and its affiliated organizations stand with the Church teachings that “Everyone, man and woman, should acknowledge and accept his (or her) sexual identity”, as given by God. See Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2333. Unfortunately, if passed, the Equality Act will discriminate against… Read More
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Bishop Vincke named temporary Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Dodge City.
The Diocese of Dodge City announced on February 8th that Bishop John Brungardt has been accused of sexual abuse of a minor. The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is conducting the investigation. Bishop Brungardt denies the allegation. Bishop Brungardt has willingly asked to be placed on a leave of absence during… Read More
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