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Harvest

The Harvest is the bimonthly print magazine produced by the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas.

Three Priests and One Deacon Ordained in January

by Chad Senuta The diocese gathered at Grace Cathedral on Saturday, January 13, 2024 to participate in the ordination of three priests and one deacon. The Rev. Susan Byler was ordained to the vocational diaconate, and three priests were ordained: the Rev. Caroline Howard, the Rev. Jody Carroll, and the Rev. Martha Lamoy. The ordination

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Clergy News

Updates on diocesan clergy since the last issue of The Harvest. The Rev. Paul Brisbane died Dec. 23, 2023. The Rev. Daniel Mafla was appointed Vicar of St. Paul’s, Kansas City effective Jan. 1, 2024. The Rev. Jo Anne Wright died Jan. 28, 2024. The Rev. Dick Tracy died Feb. 13, 2024. The Very Rev.

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Clergy of the Diocese Gather for Chrism Mass

by Chad Senuta Each year the clergy of the diocese gather on the Tuesday of Holy Week for the Chrism Mass. The service is an opportunity for the deacons and priests to strengthen their ministries, fellowship with one another, and renew their ordination vows. The liturgy derives its name from the practice of blessing and distributing

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Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services Opens New Clubhouse Locations

by the Rev. Andy Houltberg Breakthrough Episcopal Social Services is thrilled to announce new partnerships with St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wichita and with St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Newton.  The partnership with St. John’s marks a milestone for the organization. As part of this collaboration, Breakthrough’s housing team will be relocating to the church’s

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Council of Trustees Appoints New At-large Member

by Canon Patrick Funston Following the January resignation of at-large representative Diana Waddell-Gilbert, the Council of Trustees has appointed Mason Weber to serve the remainder of the first year of that term. Mason was appointed at the Council’s March 20, 2024 meeting following nomination and balloting. Mason is a member of St. Paul’s, Manhattan, and

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Province VII bishops gather in the Diocese of Kansas for retreat

The bishops of Province VII of The Episcopal Church gathered November 15-17 for a retreat hosted by the Episcopal Diocese of Kansas. Province VII includes the dioceses of Arkansas, Dallas, Fort Worth, Kansas, Northwest Texas, Oklahoma, Rio Grande, Texas, West Missouri, West Texas, Western Kansas, and Western Louisiana. Thirteen bishops and eight of their spouses attended for three

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