Catholic Diocese of Salina

Respect Life Month Message | Bishop Vincke

Today we share a special message from Bishop Vincke as we begin Respect Life month. Thank you for taking the time to listen. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us! To learn more about Value Them Both click here “Human life is sacred because from its beginning… Read More

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E-News for the Faithful: September 8, 2021

Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary I usually try to get the e-news sent on the First Friday of each month. However, I was at a funeral in western Kansas last Friday. Sorry for the delay. Birthday Today, September 8, is my favorite feast day as we… Read More

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The Crucial Importance of Attending Sunday Mass – Bishop Vincke’s Pastoral Letter

Welcome back for another episode of “From the Heart”! Thank you so much for listening! 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… 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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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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E-news to the Faithful: December 4, 2020

Prepare This weekend’s Second Sunday of Advent’s first reading comes from the Book of the prophet Isaiah who summons us to “prepare the way for the Lord.” St. John the Baptist echoes these words in our Gospel reading. God comes to us and desires to give us every blessing from… Read More

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E-News to the Faithful: October 30, 2020

We usually send out the E-news the first Friday of every month, but since there are many topics to cover, I thought I would send it out today. Election Only a few days away from the 2020 election. Perhaps many of you have already voted. If you haven’t voted yet,… Read More

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Statement on Pope Francis’ comments on same-sex civil unions

In a new documentary, Francesco, our Holy Father stated: “Homosexuals have a right to be a part of the family. They’re children of God and have a right to a family. Nobody should be thrown out or be made miserable because of it. What we have to create is a… Read More

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Value them Both

What is “Value Them Both?” VALUE THEM BOTH is the proposed state constitutional amendment for life supported by the Catholic Bishops of Kansas. The amendment is crucial because the Kansas Supreme Court recently created a nearly unlimited “right” to abortion, including taxpayer-funded abortion, teens seeking an abortion without parental knowledge… Read More

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Never a Doubt – Msgr. Hake’s Vocation Story

Welcome back to “From the Heart,” the Diocese of Salina’s Catholic podcast! Thank you so much for listening! – Today we are excited to share our first vocation story episode! Bishop Vincke sat down with Msgr. James Hake, who has been a priest in our diocese for 60 years! He… Read More

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