Ministries The diocesan Curia collaborates and shares in the ministry of the Bishop. The curia has both instrumental and ministerial characteristics. It is instrumental in that the various offices exist and operate according to the ministry of the Bishop, acting on his authority and in accordance with his priorities and plans. It is ministerial in that the curia approaches the pastors and the parishes with a servant mentality. Evangelization Marriage & Family Life The Office of Marriage and Family Life promotes, defends and provides pastoral formation on marriage and family life. VISIT PAGE Catholic Cemeteries Catholic cemeteries are places of prayer, hope and memory. Cemeteries are places where family members may visit and remember their loved ones as they pray for them in the certain hope of our resurrection. WEBSITE 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 the Church's social doctrine to local situations. VISIT PAGE Father Emil Kapaun Father Kapaun was a Catholic Priest and Korean War hero from the Diocese of Wichita. He was awarded the Medal of Honor in 2013 and is on the road to sainthood in the Catholic Church. Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun, pray for us! WEBSITE Faith Formation The office of Faith Formation provides resources, training, policy guidance and oversight for catechetical, missionary and youth ministries for children, youth and young adults ages preschool through college in parishes and institutions throughout the diocese in a non-school setting. VISIT PAGE Worship The goal at which the efforts of the Office of Worship aim is the building up of the true Christian spirit in the faithful of our diocese by promoting full, conscious, and actual participation in the prayer of the Church. VISIT PAGE Ministry with Persons with Disabilities To help each parish keep all parishioners actively involved in parish life regardless of type, severity or age of onset of a disability. VISIT PAGE Hispanic Ministry To welcome and help Hispanic Catholics transition into active membership and participation in the parishes of the diocese. VISIT PAGE Acts of Service Guadalupe Clinic As missionary disciples of Christ, and with other people of good will, Guadalupe Clinic works to provide access to quality health care for people in need. WEBSITE The Lord's Diner The Lord's Diner exists to combat hunger in the community. The Diner's singular mission is to serve a nutritious meal with dignity and respect to anyone who is hungry. WEBSITE Catholic Charities Catholic Charities, Diocese of Wichita alleviates poverty and builds strong families throughout 25 counties in south central and southeast Kansas. WEBSITE TOP DIOCESE OF WICHITA 424 N. Broadway Wichita, KS 67202 (316) 269-3900 © 2021 Catholic Diocese of Wichita