News & Updates

E-News to the Faithful, December 6, 2024, Memorial to St. Nicholas
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Answering God’s call: New seminarians boost current cohort to 14
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What does it mean to be on Mission?
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St. Mary’s Grade School Announces New Principal
Tym Bonilla joins St. Mary Grade School in Salina The newest face at St. Mary’s Grade School! Bonilla has joined the team as the principal. Native Kansan and a graduate of Sacred Heart Jr./Sr. High School in Salina, Bonilla has been involved in education for nearly three decades and is… Read More
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E-News to the Faithful: March 4, 2022
War After ending a silent retreat on March 1, I was very sad to hear that Russia had invaded the country of Ukraine several days prior. I was hoping that all the talk of war was simply talk. I think all of us have a desire to help the… Read More
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Fr. Ryan McCandless | Vocation Story
I was born in 1982 in Garden City. My parents are Rory and Teresa McCandless. My mom is from Garden City, KS and my dad is from Nyack, New York. They met in Salina where they were both going to college.  My dad converted after meeting my mother. My parents… Read More
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Meet the Haffner Family | #WhyWeGive
Every family answers Jesus’ invitation to join in the mission of witnessing by faith, hope and love in a way that is unique to them. See how the Haffner family answers the call by participating in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Call to Share. Read More
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Fr. Beryl L. Gibson | Obituary
Father Beryl L. Gibson was born December 22, 1930, in Phillipsburg, to Lester and Alma (Gaines) Gibson. He attended Phillipsburg Grade School and Phillipsburg High School. He attended Miltonvale Wesleyan College and received a bachelor’s in chemistry from Fort Hays State University.  He later served in the military with the Counter Intelligence Corps… Read More
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Meet the Bates Family | #WhyWeGive
Every family answers Jesus’ invitation to join in the mission of witnessing by faith, hope and love in a way that is unique to them. See how the Bates family answers the call by participating in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal – Call to Share. Read More
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Fr. James Grennan | Obituary
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the death of Father James Grennan. We are thankful for the 70+ years he served our diocese.–The vigil and Rosary will be on Wednesday, February 23, at 7:00 pm at St. Mary Queen of the Angels Church in Russell. The funeral Mass will… Read More
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