Mission

Wednesday, 04 January 2012 15:16

The Catholic Diocese of Wichita 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. 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 place. First place will receive $100 and their video will be posted on the diocesan website front page for one week and on the Respect Life Social Justice website for one month. Second place will receive $75 and their video will be posted on the Respect Life Social Justice website for one month. Third place will receive $50 and their video will be posted on the Respect Life Social Justice website for one month.

This contest is open to all Catholic High School Students in the Wichita Diocese (Public, Parochial or Home school.) Contestants may submit videos between Jan. 30-Feb. 15, 2012.  The video must be between one to three minutes in length. Upload your video to a public site (e.g. YouTube) and provide the link in your online entry form or you may submit your video on a DVD to the RLSJ Office. Videos will be screened by the Respect Life Social Justice Office prior to posting on the diocesan website to ensure its appropriateness. Contest winners will be notified by Feb. 29, 2012.

 Click here to print off an entry form.

Tuesday, 08 November 2011 12:14

As Kansas comes to a crucial time of deciding the fate of the Death Penalty in Kansas, please click here for information and these links are helpful as well, "What you can do" and "Some Facts".

Friday, 21 October 2011 14:00

Leaders of 20 national Catholic organizations signed a joint statement to protest the “preventive services” mandate issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). They also called for legislative reform of health care law to protect conscience rights. See ad /open letter on conscience protection.

After the Gift is a weekend retreat celebrating the Birthmom, honoring life and choice.

The After the Gift retreat affirms and supports the sacrificial love of birthmothers in their gift of life through adoption by offering hope and healing in Christ.This weekend at the beautfiul Spiritual Life Center in Wichita, Kans., offers a celebration of the birthmom--honoring life and choice, compassion and understanding for the birthmom experience, addressing the unique grief of birthmothers, and ongoing support after the retreat: groups, mentoring, counseling and private blog.

The next After the Gift retreat will be Feb. 3-5, 2012.

To register, click here.

Monday, 08 March 2010 14:08

In 2010, federal tax credits will mean more for working families than ever before, as they continue to grapple with the pressures of the weak economy. Many have seen their incomes decline steeply because their work hours have been cut or because they have become unemployed. The challenges they face have not let up and they continue to struggle to keep on top of day-to-day expenses, avoid utility shut-offs, fend off eviction or mortgage foreclosure, and stay out of debt. Working families and individuals need to know that help may be there when they file their tax returns in 2010: They may be eligible for tax credits worth as much as $5,657, and they may qualify for credits even if they did not earn enough in 2009 to owe income tax.

Visit the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities now to learn much more!