Thursday, 16 February 2012 14:47
Judith Leonard is following up an article published in the Catholic Advance late last year with a video presentation that may help women realize and understand little known dangers of the most common contraceptive used in the United States.
Leonard, director of the diocesan Family Life and Natural Family Planning Office, informed women in November about the cancer risks of taking estrogen-progestagen containing drugs. She is now promoting a two and a half minute video “commercial,” produced by the Catholic Advance that contrasts a young woman’s emphasis on eating healthful food with her unsuspecting ingestion of chemically hazardous contraceptive pills.
The video explains that Natural Family Planning not only avoids the many dangerous side-effects of the pill while very effectively preventing pregnancy, it also enriches the relationship and communication between a husband and wife.
Thursday, 16 February 2012 13:40
St. Therese Girls Club hosting all-you-can-eat dinner Sunday
The St. Therese Girls Club at St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Wichita, is hosting its seventh annual All You Can Eat Spaghetti Dinner Sunday, Feb. 19.
It will be served from 10:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. in St. Clare Hall.
The spaghetti dinner includes breadsticks, a vegetable, a drink, and dessert, which includes homemade pies.
The cost is $5 for persons 12 and older, $3 for children ages 4 through 11, and free for 3 year olds and younger. The immediate family maximum price is $25. Take-outs are welcome.
Proceeds will help pay for Totus Tuus, Steubenville, and other activities.
Monday, 06 February 2012 09:28
SALINA - Pope Benedict XVI today named Msgr. Edward J. Weisenburger the new bishop of the Diocese of Salina.
The announcement was made official at noon Monday, Feb. 6, in Rome (5 a.m. Central time) and was announced in Washington by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
Bishop-elect Weisenburger, 51, presently is the vicar general of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City and the rector of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Cathedral in Oklahoma City. He succeeds Bishop Paul S. Coakley, who was named archbishop of Oklahoma City on Dec. 16, 2010.
The date for the ordination and installation of Bishop-elect Weisenburger as bishop of Salina will be announced in the near future.
According to the Register, the newspaper of the Diocese of Salina, Bishop-elect Weisenburger was ordained to the priesthood on Dec. 19, 1987, at the cathedral in Oklahoma City by Archbishop Charles A. Salatka. He was parochial vicar of St. Mary Church in Ponca City, Okla., from 1987 to 1990. He then began canon law studies at the University of St. Paul in Ottawa, Canada, where he earned the pontifical J.C.L. degree.
Upon his return to the archdiocese in 1992, he was appointed vice chancellor and adjutant judicial vicar. In addition to Chancery duties he also provided weekend parish and prison ministries from 1992 to 1995 and served as an on-site chaplain for rescue workers in the weeks following the April 19, 1995, bombing of the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City.
Thursday, 02 February 2012 14:34
By Christopher M. Riggs
The weather in Washington, D.C., may have been unfriendly but the conditions in Topeka were warm and inviting Monday, Jan. 23, for the hundreds of pilgrims who attended a rally at Kansas’ capital.
Bishop Michael O. Jackels urged those at a Mass celebrated at Topeka’s Ramada hotel to commit to prayer and penance throughout the year for the pro-life cause. He also urged everyone to write to their senators and representatives and send a simple message, “That’s not fair!”
The Bishop said the administration upholds the Roe v. Wade decision so that people will have “freedom of choice.” But the government issued a ruling Friday, Jan. 20, that those who offer health insurance to employees must provide contraception coverage.
“Some people get their consciences protected, but not us! That’s not fair!” he said.
Bishop Jackels also asked those attending to learn “how to stand on your head and walk on your hands.”
“To make a difference in the world – where all life is protected – you must learn how to stand on your head and walk on your hands. The way we live in the kingdom of God is upside down to the way we live in the world,” he said. “Your body is on loan from God to be served for God’s purposes. If we live on our heads, we would have a very different world.”
Thursday, 02 February 2012 14:12
Conference an opportunity for faithful to exchange ideas and learn
Bishop Michael O. Jackels and Leisa Anslinger will be the main speakers at the Diocesan Stewardship Conference Saturday, March 3, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Wichita. This year’s theme is “Together-We Gather, We Learn, We Serve.”
Registration begins at 9 a.m. The day will conclude with Mass at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15, however, no parish will be turned away due to lack of finances.
Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke, director of the Office of Stewardship said, “We cannot live our Christianity alone. Love is our destiny. Only in community, together with others, can we have a love that is not selfish.”
He said the 2012 Diocesan Stewardship Conference is an opportunity for parishioners and parish leaders to share ideas, form one another, and support one another in the Stewardship Way of Life.
Fr. Van Haverbeke added that the conference workshops will provide practical and useful advice for urban or rural, big or small, English or Spanish speaking parishes.
“Together we will gather to learn more about stewardship so that we may serve in love of God and neighbor.”
“We hope to have every parish represented at the conference!” Father Van Haverbeke said.
Conference workshops and presenters
• Leading Talent Development in the Parish, Leisa Anslinger, director Catholic Life and Faith
• Stewards of the Deposit of Faith, Rev. Jarrod Lies, director Office of Faith Formation, Diocese of Wichita.
• Parish Superheroes Working as a Team, Jody Paulsen, former assistant director of Parish Stewardship Diocese of Lincoln, Neb.
Raffles, Fundraising and Stewardship, Mike Wescott, director Office of Development and Planned Giving, Diocese of Wichita.
Stewardship in Small Parishes, Rev. Ken Van Haverbeke, director Office of Stewardship, Diocese of Wichita
• COMPARTIR: El Compromiso del Discipulo Misionero, Josefa G. Fernandez, director Office of Hispanic Ministry, Sr. Reyna Resendiz; Ann Cordero, St. Patrick Parish; Cruz Navarette, St. Margaret Mary Parish. (In Spanish only.)
• COMPARTIR: La Llamada al Discipulo, Sr. Rosa Cruz, Plaza, Sr. Maria Teresa Pacheco. (In Spanish only.)
Thursday, 02 February 2012 14:09
Beginning Experience set for March 2-4 at the SLC
Beginning Experience is hosting a weekend March 2-4 at the Spiritual Life Center, Wichita.
BE promotes healing from the grief experienced after losing a partner through death or divorce.
The retreats are open to all ages and are designed for those who have passed through the initial stage of grief.
The weekend consists of talks by former participants, reflective writing, and sharing. Topics covered during the weekend include trust in self, guilt, anger, trust in God, and symptoms of spiritual death. The sharing is conducted in small groups and always remains confidential. A reconciliation service is held Saturday and the weekend is concluded with Mass on Sunday.
One person attended a BE weekend after her marriage ended after 23 years. “ I was filled with so much hurt and anger at myself, my spouse and God. Beginning Experience helped me to learn to deal with these feelings, they taught me that I was not unique nor alone in feeling this way and started my healing journey. It truly was a miracle to me and I know that it could also be for those who are suffering in your parish also.”
Want to participate?
For further information or to register, please call Beverly Pieplow at (316)264-4876, or Judy Demuth at (620) 430-0339 or email
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. Financial aid is available to help with the cost of the weekend.
Thursday, 02 February 2012 13:53
150 attend Eve of Eve dance at Schulte
The annual youth Eve of the Eve dance, hosted by Region V, was held Dec. 30 at St. Mary Parish, Derby. About 150 youth from throughout the Diocese of Wichita attended a “Black Out” dance, with black lights and bright colors.
The dance contest was a huge hit with some very talented couples. Nine couples participated in a dance contest. First place went to Colette Sponsel and Luke Sponsel, both from St. Peter the Apostle, Schulte. Second place went to Brooke Frisch from Resurrection and Logan McCally from Magdalen; and third place was Sarah Donning and Jacob Jirak. The winners of the dance contest were awarded chocolate bars, with first place also taking home sparkling grape juice and sashes.
Thursday, 02 February 2012 13:08
Catholic Charities Cruise Night Feb. 26
The 19th annual Catholic Charities Cruise Night, a benefit for the agency’s Shelter Services, Harbor House, and St. Anthony Family Shelter is Sunday, Feb. 26 at the Beech Activity Center, 9710 E. Central Avenue in Wichita. Doors open at 5 p.m.
This year’s Cruise Night Captain is Freddy Simon of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.
The setting will be a Winter’s Evening Cruise of the Great Lakes. Make ticket reservations by calling (316) 264-8344 extension 1221 or online at http://ccwcruisenight.eventbrite.com.
Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:48
Maria Vo, the winner of this year’s diocesan pro-life Rose Poster Contest, said the contest was an inspiration to her.
When her mother told her about the 2nd Annual Prolife Rose Poster Contest, Vo took her passion of art and turned the theme, “God’s gift: Abundant Life,” into a beautiful array of colors.
Vo, a member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Wichita, said she considers art as one of her greatest gifts from God. “I use art to perceive everything that is given and offered in life.”
She said the rose in the poster symbolizes love and life. “It is given through the hands of the Almighty. It is what we do with that love that lets it grow in His hands. When we think about roses, we normally think red and romantic. I painted it white to represent light, innocence and purity, just like the birth of a newborn.”
Abundant life is given from God and can be found in God, she added.
“We each have a gift within ourselves,” Vo said. “It is what we do with the gift that makes us grow. It is what we do with our lives that makes the gift truly plentiful and rich, truly abundant.”
Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:44
Conference an opportunity for faithful to exchange ideas and learn
Bishop Michael O. Jackels and Leisa Anslinger will be the main speakers at the Diocesan Stewardship Conference Saturday, March 3, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Wichita. This year’s theme is “Together-We Gather, We Learn, We Serve.”
Registration begins at 9 a.m. The day will conclude with Mass at 5:30 p.m. The cost is $15, however, no parish will be turned away due to lack of finances.
Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke, director of the Office of Stewardship said, “We cannot live our Christianity alone. Love is our destiny. Only in community, together with others, can we have a love that is not selfish.”
He said the 2012 Diocesan Stewardship Conference is an opportunity for parishioners and parish leaders to share ideas, form one another, and support one another in the Stewardship Way of Life.
Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:43
Offices next to Lord’s Diner’s south location
The new Guadalupe Clinic and Catholic Charities offices connected to The Lord’s Diner at 2825 S. Hillside are nearly ready to serve residents of that part of Wichita. Bishop Michael O. Jackels will bless the new offices at 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20.
Cynthia Colbert, executive director of Catholic Charities, said the ministry is moving its Food Pantry to the new location on South Hillside from the location behind the St. Anthony Family Shelter.
She said the pantry was moved because there are fewer pantries in that area of Wichita than in other areas of Wichita.
“In time, as we understand the needs of the community and gaps in services for residents, we will consider how to bring other Catholic Charities programs through enhanced outreach at the new location,” Colbert said.
“The opportunity to co-locate with the Lord’s Diner and the Guadalupe Clinic, also gave us the opportunity to provide a more comprehensive approach to serving families,” she said. “We are very excited by this collaboration and I know that together, the three agencies, can provide a more holistic approach to meeting the needs of many families and children.”
Marlene Dreiling, director of the Guadalupe Clinic, said her ministry will be offering physician visits on a part-time basis along with blood pressure, blood sugar, and similar screenings.
Those interested may make an appointment by calling the main clinic at (316) 264-8974.
“I love the collaboration,” Dreiling said. “So many times we all helped the same people. I think we can make them healthier Americans if we are able to provide them with health care along with the necessary food and other services to assist them.”
Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:22
‘Healing Your Family of Origin’ retreat March 2-4 at the SLC
The ‘Healing Your Family of Origin’ retreat planned for March 2-4 at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita is designed to help repair the brokenness within families.
Sharon Gagnon, who will lead this retreat, said human beings were created to be fruitful and flourish, to love and to be loved.
“Because of our fallen nature, however, we experience suffering – sometimes at the hands of those who were placed in our lives to show us love and help us grow. Because of the suffering, death, and resurrection of Christ, we are offered the opportunity to heal, experience redemption, and to love more fully, by extending and receiving mercy and forgiveness.”
Gagnon added that the retreat will help those attending understand the influences, interrelationships, and events that have led or can lead a family on a path of pain.
Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:17
Pro-life video contest for high school youth deadline Feb. 15
The Diocesan Respect Life & Social Justice Office is sponsoring a video contest to promote awareness of Catholic principles that are in support of life from conception to a natural death.
Bonnie Toombs, director of the office, said youth have unique ways to communicate their ideas and can help the church reach other teens through video.
“They are much more creative than we could be in putting together an awareness campaign. I want to help them use their voices to shout out a need for all people to respect all human life – no matter the age or stage,” Toombs said. “Our dignity comes from being created in God’s image, not from anything we do or have.”
The original video should complete the thought, “A Respect Life stance is an essential part of being Catholic because…”
Awards will be given for first, second, and third places. First place will receive $100, and will be posted on the diocesan website front page for one week. Second place will receive $75. Third place will receive $50. All three winning videotapes will be at the Respect Life’s website for a month.
Thursday, 19 January 2012 14:02
Bishop Jackels appoints Fr. Simone as vice chancellor
Bishop Michael O. Jackels has announced that Father Michael Simone is appointed, in addition to his duties as Diocesan Vocation Director, to serve as Vice-Chancellor, effective immediately.
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