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A promised gift, an act of worship
“God loves a cheerful giver.” These familiar words from St. Paul in the ninth chapter of 2 Corinthians are often quoted when Christians are invited to consider their stewardship of… Read More
Stewardship is not the same as philanthropy
There are many good initiatives and many worthy causes. Families need help. Nonprofits need support. Community organizations serve real needs. Charities care for the poor and vulnerable in beautiful ways.… Read More
Serving in a new rhythm
With joy and gratitude, I begin serving in a new context as Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship, while also becoming pastor of Oswego and Columbus. At first glance, this… Read More
Diamond stewardship characterizes Harters’ legacy
Blessed Sacrament hit a home run with longtime volunteer Pat Harter! Pat has volunteered for the past 50 years, making sure boys and girls spend their summers enjoying America’s favorite… Read More
Each Parish should be Trinitarian
Every vehicle has a motor. Every computer has a CPU. Every football team has a coach. So what is the central mystery of our faith? Is it the Eucharist? The… Read More
Stewardship matters: Pentecost style
Stewardship matters: Pentecost style Come, O Holy Spirit, come, and from your celestial home, shed a ray of light divine! Pentecost is just around the corner, and this is a… Read More
Stewardship integrating evangelistic emphasis
In the Old Testament, the Prophet Ezekiel found himself in a wasteland littered with the desiccated remains of long-perished Israelites, recounted Catholic Diocese of Wichita Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and… Read More
The parish exists for mercy
Why does your parish exist? What is its purpose? That’s a question I find myself asking a lot as vicar for evangelization, discipleship, and stewardship. The other day, I was… Read More
Catholic Charities volunteers show their love
By Laura Fuller Love is not only something we feel. It is something we do. Each day at Catholic Charities, our volunteers put love into action through their hands and… Read More
Take this key, and put it to good use
Do you remember the first key you ever possessed? Mine was our house key. Mom and Dad gave me one when I was in middle school – old enough to… Read More
Editor’s note: Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS, will be a keynote speaker at the Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s 2026 Evangelization + Discipleship + Stewardship Conference, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April… Read More
Turning from enemies to fruits
He is risen! Truly, He is risen! What a joy it is to step into the Easter season. We have trudged through the Lenten desert with Israel and with Jesus… Read More