News & Updates

Bishop Vincke’s Letter for the World Day of Migrants

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ! We celebrate National Migration Week from September 23-29, 2024, culminating with the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Established over a century ago by the Holy See, the World Day of Migrants and Refugees is commemorated globally by Catholics as an opportunity to reflect… Read More
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Father Charles Steier | Obituary

Fr. Charles Lee Steier, beloved priest and dedicated servant of the Diocese of Salina, passed away on September 22, 2024 in Hays, Kansas. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Belleville, Kansas to Melvin and Mildred (Kalivoda) Steier and grew up near Haddam, Kansas. He was the oldest child… Read More
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E-News to the Faithful, September 6, 2024

Deafness: This weekend, we hear of Jesus healing a mute and deaf man. What happened then is happening now. Jesus desires to heal our spiritual deafness—when we don’t take time to listen to another, sometimes even interrupting what they have to say; when we have… Read More
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E-News to the Faithful | July 26, 2024

Grandparents: Today is the memorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. Let’s remember our grandparents today in our thoughts and prayers. Chapter 6: For the next several weeks for our Sunday Gospel we are going to hear from the magnificent and astounding chapter 6 of the Gospel of John,… Read More
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E-News to the Faithful | July 1, 2024

Excited I am excited about our upcoming Eucharistic Conference sponsored by the Comeau Catholic Center on the grounds of Fort Hays State University August 9-10. Bishop Joseph Espaillant from Brooklyn is looking forward to visiting Kansas. I think he is excited to share the good news of Jesus,… Read More
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What does it mean to be on Mission?

Recently, I went to celebrate Mass at the Ellsworth Correctional Facility. Many of them told me they read the Register (at least I know someone is reading the paper!). The men there are on mission. They keep bringing their brothers to Jesus. While I was there, I baptized and confirmed… Read More
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