Catholic Diocese of Salina

Friends in low places

“Well, I’ve got friends in low places…” A famous line in a famous song that brought down the house on Thursday, August 11, at the Seminarian Dinner in Hays! It was sung by Kyle Pfeifer, one of our seminarians. Bishop Vincke mischievously asked each seminarian if they could sing, and then asked… Read More

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Gold was just a windy Kansas wheat field

John Denver performs “Matthew” live at the Farm Aid concert in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 7th, 1990 “Yes, and joy was just a thing that he was raised on,love was just a way to live and die.Gold was just a windy Kansas wheat field,blue was just the Kansas summer sky.”“Matthew”… Read More

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Blessing of the oils

Last Thursday, I went to the Mass of Chrism at noon at Sacred Heart Cathedral. I never knew about this Mass until I worked at the Chancery, so this was only the second time I have attended. If you haven’t been to it, mark your calendar for next year! It’s the Thursday before Palm… Read More

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Beth Shearer Retires from her role as Executive Director of Development

On March 15, 2022, the Foundation said a sad goodbye to Beth Shearer, who officially retired from her role as executive director of development. Shearer has been an incredible asset to the diocese for the past 5 years. She is credited for advancing the work of the development office and laying the groundwork… Read More

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iGiveCatholic Update

Dear Participating Schools, Parishes and organizations, The Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina is excited to be a part of another great iGiveCatholic Campaign. The advance giving period will begin on November 15th – the 29th, and the giving day will be November 30th. Please click the link below to… Read More

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Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina Welcomes Heather Hartman as Donor Advisor

SALINA, Kansas – The Diocese of Salina is pleased to announce Heather Hartman as the new Donor Advisor for the Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina. Hartman brings many valuable traits to the foundation and is known for being a strong leader, faith-oriented, dedicated to nonprofit work, and having strong… Read More

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Foundation goes live July 31

The new Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina (CFDS) is about to go live. The foundation will accept its first funds July 31. The mission of CFDS is to support all aspects of the Catholic faith in the Diocese of Salina by developing, managing, growing and granting funds using Catholic… Read More

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