Catholic Diocese of Salina

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By policy of the Diocese of Salina, priests, deacons and chancery staff will not request financial assistance for their personal needs (cash or gift cards) from you via text message or email. As many have posed as our clergy while trying to scam parishioners of funds, we urge individuals to… Read More

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Learning to Pray with the Psalms

On Learning to Pray with the Psalms Addressing Him “With the Words That He Himself Gives Us” VATICAN CITY, JUNE 22, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Here is a translation of the Italian-language catechesis Benedict XVI gave today during the general audience held in St. Peter’s Square. The Pope continued with his series… 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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10 Characteristics of a STREAM School

1 STREAM schools seek to integrate Catholic identity into every aspect of the curriculum. They manifest this intent through projects based in social justice as well as in-depth experiential instruction in the teachings of the Church. 2 STREAM schools provide a challenging learning environment focused on science, technology, math, arts,… Read More

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So, What Do You Do in a Seminary Anyway?

One of the most mysterious places on earth must be the seminary. A common question that seminarians get is, “What exactly do you do at a seminary?” Some people might think that all we do is pray all day or that we go to a seminary to simply learn how… Read More

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Is it For You?

In the summer of 2005, my entire world had been turned upside down. I had just walked away from a nine year teaching and coaching career, and was preparing myself to move to Denver, CO, in order to begin studying to become a Roman Catholic Priest. In the summer of… Read More

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Seen & Known

Welcome to “From the Heart,” the Diocese of Salina’s new podcast! Thank you so much for listening! – “This is it. This is the way that we were created to worship.” – Allison Dale In today’s episode Bishop Vincke interviews Allison Dale who shares her journey to the Catholic faith. Read More

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Am I Where God Wants me to be?

Welcome to “From the Heart,” the Diocese of Salina’s new podcast! St. Augustine once said, “One loving heart sets another on fire.” We can’t wait to share stories and testimonies from our diocesan brothers and sisters that are straight from the heart. Thank you so much for listening! – “I… Read More

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E-News to the Faithful: October 2, 2020

Angels Today, we celebrate the memorial of our Guardian Angels. The Church teaches us that “from infancy to death human life is surrounded by their angels watchful care and intercession.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 336). What a blessing! “They will respect my son” For this Sunday’s Gospel (Matthew 21:… Read More

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