Development & Planned Giving
The Diocese of Wichita offers a variety of Catholic causes in our community to support.
From our 90 parishes and 38 schools to the numerous ministries and agencies supporting
the work of the Church, the Office of Development & Planned Giving is here to assist with
philanthropic interests related to your stewardship of treasure.
Stewardship of Treasure
We are caretakers of all God has given to us, and our gratitude for these gifts and blessings is expressed in prayer, worship, tithing and sharing our gifts out of love for God and one another. As stewards of our treasure we reflect upon our financial resources and prayerfully decide to give a generous, proportionate, and sacrificial gift for the mission of our parishes, the diocese, and other charities.
As each one has received a gift, use it to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” (1 Peter 4:10)
Giving Opportunities
Parish Support
With 90 parishes, the Diocese of Wichita is the spiritual home to more than 114,000 Catholics in southcentral and southeast Kansas
Support For Catholic Schools, Inc.
Gifts benefit low-income students across the Diocese of Wichita while you receive a 75% Kansas state income tax credit
St. Katharine Drexel Catholic School Fund
Contributions provide assistance to parishes that struggle financially to carry out the mission of Catholic education in a parish school
Holy Family Special Needs Foundation
Gifts benefit persons with disabilities by awarding inclusion grants to schools in the Diocese of Wichita
The Lord’s Diner
Contributions ensure The Lord’s Diner is able to provide nutritious meals with dignity and respect to anyone who is hungry
St. Joseph House of Formation
The St. Joseph House of Formation is home to 27 college-age seminarians, all of whom are philosophy students at Newman University
Priests’ Retirement & Education Fund
Gifts provide for the needs of the priesthood, from seminarian education to the health and well-being of retired diocesan priests
Seminarian Burse Endowments
Each year the diocese spends more than $1.5 million on seminarian education, a portion of which is offset by 325 seminary burse endowments
Guadalupe Clinic
As missionary disciples of Christ, the Guadalupe Clinic works to provide access to quality health care for people in need
Spiritual Life Center
The Spiritual Life Center is a premier Catholic retreat destination offering programs in adult education, spiritual formation, and private retreats
Catholic Care Center
The Catholic Care Center is a not-for-profit Catholic healthcare ministry, providing medical care and assistance for seniors in the diocese.
Catholic Charities
Supporting ministries: St. Anthony Family Shelter, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry, Harbor House, Adult Day Services, and Cana Counseling, among others
Fr. Kapaun Guild
Gifts help promote the story of Father Kapaun, Father’s Cause for Canonization, the Father Kapaun Museum in Pilsen, and the Kapaun’s Men™ Initiative
Unrestricted Gifts
Many prefer their donation be used at the discretion of the bishop, allowing him to determine where the greatest need is at any particular time
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School
St. Mary’s Colgan Jr/Sr. Catholic High School
Trinity Jr/Sr. Catholic High School
Common Methods of Support
Cash, Check, Direct Debit, & Credit Card
Gifts made by cash, check, credit card, or direct debit (EFT) from your bank account are the most common way to support the diocese. Checks should be made payable to your intended entity. Credit card gifts can be made by using any of the links above.
- Online – use any of the links provided above
- Mail – 424 N Broadway, Wichita KS 67203
- Phone – call 316-269-3917 to make your gift over the phone
- Direct Debit (EFT) – Automatic Withdrawal Form
Gifts of Securities
Charitable gifts of appreciated stock, bonds or mutual funds offer special tax advantages. As the donor, you will receive a tax deduction for the full market value of the gift at the time of your donation, but you will not have to pay capital gains tax on the appreciated amount. If you sell depreciated stock and contribute the proceeds, you will receive both a tax deduction for the charitable gift and a deduction for the capital loss, creating a win-win for both you and the diocese.
- Transfer of Gift Securities – Letter of Authorization
- Account: 307-217085-221
- DTC: 0015
Planned Gifts
Planned legacy gifts are an important way to support the mission of the Diocese of Wichita beyond one’s lifetime. Estate gifts, bequests, and other types of planned gift opportunities are the ultimate expression of stewardship and can provide transformational funding for our local parishes, schools, and ministries.
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Contact Us
Office of Development and Planned Giving
Catholic Diocese of Wichita
424 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 269-3917