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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October | Month of the Rosary
The month of October is dedicated to the Most Holy Rosary. Please join us throughout this month in praying the rosary! To learn more about the rosary click here “The Rosary is the ‘weapon’ for these times.” – Saint Padre Pio“The Rosary is… Read More
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iGiveCatholic Early Bird Drawing winners
Today, the Catholic Foundation did an Early Bird Drawing for the currently 27 registered participants. We are so excited to announce that St. John’s Catholic Schools in Beloit and St. Mary Grade School in Salina were the winners of two $500 prizes. But remember… the real winning occurs on Giving… Read More
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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 to the Faithful: October 1, 2021
Feast of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus Virgin and Doctor of the Church Little Way Today, we celebrate the memorial of St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus also known as St. Thérèse of Lisieux. St. Therese was very aware of her littleness and imperfections. She said, “It is impossible for… Read More
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Fr. Merlin Kieffer | Obituary
Father Merlin Kieffer was born on a farm near Clifton, Kan. on March 5, 1934. He passed away on September 26, 2021. Father Kieffer was the second youngest of six children born to Peter and Anna Kieffer. He attended a country school until 1945 when his family moved to a… Read More
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Fr. Rich Daise | Vocation Story
The Long Road to Priesthood By Father Rich Daise I was born on December 24, 1951, in Goodland. Mom always said it was the longest Christmas of her life. Mom was laying up in the hospital on Christmas day. She counted all the ceiling tiles, then all the holes in… Read More
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Meet the Seminarians for 2021-22
Meet our 2021-22 Seminarians! Please keep them in your prayers. St. Joseph, pray for us! Join our six seminarians as they pray our diocesan prayer for priestly vocations. We are so grateful to them for their “yes.” And we are grateful to you for your spiritual and financial support of… Read More
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Foundation off to strong start
The new Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina, or CFDS, has launched! The mission of the foundation is to support all aspects of the Catholic faith in the Diocese of Salina by developing, managing, growing and granting funds using Catholic values and honoring the donor’s intent. Foundation CEO Katie Platten says, “Simply put, we hope to… Read More
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