Respect Life & Social Justice

The Respect Life & Social Justice Office assists the bishop in proclaiming the dignity of human life created in the Image of God as the basis for the fundamental human right to life; and applying our Church’s social doctrine to local situations.

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Birth Mother support

Political Life and Religious Liberty

Walking with Moms in Need

Assistance Database and Resources

End of Life Issues

Birthmothers Support

Are you a Birthmother who is seeking help and support? We offer one on one mentoring with a compassionate woman who is also a Birthmother. We acknowledging birth moms for their brave decision and celebrate their sacrifice. Please contact us if you would like to learn more. Counseling is available.

 

Birth Mother Support Gathering

The first Tuesday of each month
6:30pm Spiritual Life Center

Most are familiar with the term “adoption triangle,” which refers to the adopted child, adoptive parents, and the birth mother, who makes it all possible.

The birth mother is the woman or in many cases just a child herself, who makes the sacrificial decision to put the needs of her unborn child above her own. Her decision to let another couple parent her child is wrought with sorrow and pain that roller-coasters her emotions for the rest of her life.

Seeing a need to support these brave birth mothers, the Respect Life and Social Justice Office is partnering with birthmothers in the area to host a support group with an opportunity to learn coping skills to help them journey through healing and hope. Each adoption story is unique. By sharing prayers, stories, emotions, fears, and scripture with other birthmothers, the healing can begin.

If you are a birthmother, please consider joining us at our monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday of the month at the Spiritual Life Center located at 7100 E. 45th Street N. in Wichita.

If you know of a birthmother who might benefit from the support group, please share this information with her. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 7. For more information call Bonnie Toombs at 316-269-3935, or email Carolyn Utter at [email protected].

Brave Love

https://www.bravelove.org/

Faithful Citizenship

Responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation in political life is a moral obligation.

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Religious Liberty

The bishops have called the faithful to Get Informed, Advocate and Pray for Conscience Rights. Join in solidarity to protect the conscience rights of all.

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Pregnant and parenting moms in need are in our parishes and our neighborhoods. As Pope Francis reminds us, our parishes need to be “islands of mercy in the midst of the sea of indifference.” The Respect Life and Social Justice Office is here to help and support parishes in this effort.

Support and Materials 

Assistance Database

This is a resource for local St. Vincent De Paul Societies.

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Word of Life Resource

Word of Life is a monthly resource for dioceses and parishes. It is available in both English and Spanish.

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Kansas Death Penalty

Kansas statute established the death penalty by lethal injection as a sentencing option for offenders 18 years of age and older who are convicted of capital murder (K.S.A. 21-3439).

A number of inmates have been convicted of capital murder but sentenced to life in prison (with a minimum term of 25 years to parole eligibility) instead of death.

Kansas does not have a separate “death row.” Inmates sentenced to death are typically housed in El Dorado Correctional Facility (EDCF), along with other inmates who are in administrative segregation.

In the event that a female inmate is sentenced to death, she will be held at the Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF), the only facility for female inmates in Kansas.

Kansas has not executed an inmate since 1965.

The average annual cost of incarceration at the El Dorado Correctional Facility for Fiscal Year 2016 was $25,596.

1st Saturday Rosary

The Respect Life and Social Justice Office sponsors a monthly rosary for life beginning at 9:00 a.m. at 5107 E. Kellogg Dr, Wichita.

2025 First Saturday Rosary
January 4
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

As a diocesan family, we join our hearts with Mary, praying with her for the conversion of all who provide or receive abortions, and for the establishment of a culture of life in our society. Join us in prayer and reflection.

Contact Us

Respect Life & Social Justice

Catholic Diocese of Wichita
424 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 269-3900