Diocesan News Notes

Monthly News and Information

News Notes

This information is updated on the first of every month.

Dates to Know
Presbyteral Council Meetings start at 2:30pm – SLC June 27 September 12 December 5 Diocesan Building Committee, BCR, 10 am December 15 Charter Review Board June 18 September 10 December… Read More
Programs
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Young Athletes: Special Olympics of Kansas Every Wednesday from March 28 to April 17 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at St. Joseph School Gym (132 S Millwood). Early childhood play program… Read More
Pro-Life Activities
Office of Respect Life and Social Justice
Mental Health 101 The Respect Life and Social Justice Office is hosting a presentation and conversation about mental health at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 4, at the Spiritual Life Center… Read More
Office of Worship
Important Dates for the 2024 Liturgical Year April 8, 2024 – Since March 25 is the Monday of Holy Week, The Solemnity of the Annunciation is moved to April 8,… Read More
Formation Office of Faith Formation
CGS New Adult Courses Adult courses in The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd have a variety of formats as often they are structured to suit the needs of a particular… Read More
Offices of Evangelization + Discipleship + Stewardship and Leadership in Missionary Discipleship
Save the Date!  Friday, September 13, 2024 September will be here before you know it!  For planning purposes, please save the date for our annual A Gift Unveiled stewardship evening… Read More
Office of Development and Planned Giving
Plan The Catholic Way Spring Seminar April 25 and 27 – Spiritual Life Center RSVP Deadline: April 18 Presentation Topics: Wills-Trusts-Estate Planning, Funeral Planning 101, Catholic Cemeteries & Burial Options,… Read More
Prayer for Priests
Office of Vicar for Priests
PRAY FOR OUR PRIESTS O Jesus, our great High Priest, hear my humble prayers on behalf of your priests.  Give them a deep faith, a bright and firm hope and… Read More
Seminarians and Ordinations
Vocations
Recruiting Events: Fr. Garett Burns will be making the following college visits.  If you know of a man attending one of these schools who may be or should be considering… Read More
Seminars & Retreats
Office of Marriage and Family Life
Introducing: The Art of Dating – April 2024 A new 4-part series for single young adults (ages 21-35), aimed at rediscovering the lost art of dating. This series will span… Read More
Nourish – Caregiving Support
Ministry with Persons with Disabilities
Office of Marriage and Family Life
Nourish – In Person Meetings A faith-based program designed to meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of family caregivers. Our Lady of Lourdes, Guadalupe Hall, Pittsburg: First Tuesday, 6:00… Read More
Welcome Human Resources
Welcome to new Human Resource/Safe Environment Assistant Tina Hallacy, our new Human Resource/Safe Environment Assistant began employment on November 13, 2023.  She will be assisting Randy Phelps (HR Benefit Coordinator),… Read More