A stewardship parish: more than stewards in a parish

If a parish desires to grow into a stewardship parish, the starting point is not a plan, a program, or a pledge card. It is an interior posture: peace. There… Read More

Stewardship and Tsunamis

Being from Kansas, I have never experienced a tsunami, and once posed a basic question: What is the difference between a tsunami and a hurricane? A hurricane is a weather… Read More

Endowment to honor parents backs Holy Cross in Hutchinson

By Mike Wescott  “We wanted to create an endowment in our parents’ names to honor their faith and example they set for us. This endowment ensures that their love for… Read More

Mary: The First Steward

As we complete one year and begin a new one, we have on several occasions considered the role of Mary in the life of our Savior, from the Immaculate Conception… Read More

Everyone has something to offer

Every parish has people who quietly wonder, “Do I really have anything to offer?” Stewardship answers that question with a resounding yes. In the life of the Church, every person… Read More

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton playground becomes part of Aaron Snook’s legacy

Versatile as he was, Aaron Snook couldn’t tackle every part of every project. However, even if he couldn’t do the work himself, he always knew someone who could.  That was… Read More

What does the Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship do?

Editor’s Note: This spring, when Bishop Carl A. Kemme announced 2025 priest assignments for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Fr. John Jirak was appointed vicar general and moderator of the… Read More

Praying with the poster: why the 2025 stewardship image matters

By Fr. C. Jarrod Lies Our stewardship renewal is centered on one profound motive: “In Love of God and Neighbor” (John 15:9-12). It is a motive of the Sacred Heart… Read More

Organization boosts Catholic schools’ ability to serve all

This year Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Wichita will seek to form nearly 10,000 students as missionary disciples alive in their faith. Through the hard work of many families,… Read More

Midwest Catholic Family Conference to hit 25

A quarter of a century ago, Wichita hosted the first Midwest Catholic Family Conference.  The event will be strong as ever in 2025, says Conference Director Kathleen Timmermeyer. Moreover, she… Read More