Priest shortage shrinks rural Catholic parishes in Kansas
In Kinsley, St. Mary’s Church faces closure as the Dodge City diocese plans to shut St. Mary’s and five other small parishes on July 1 due to a priest shortage. The Diocese cites a 15 percent drop in priests over 30 years, while Catholic membership rose 33 percent, prompting closures, consolidations, and lay leadership in many parishes. Parishioners attend Mass and prep Christmas decor amid dwindling clergy.
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Priest Shortage Threatens Rural Kansas Parish Survival
In Dodge City diocese southwest Kansas, aging priests and declining resident clergy strain St Marys and nearby churches. Parishioners fear closure of the church built by their families, while the diocese projects up to 10 more parishes could shut by 2005 as 41 parishes are served by 24 priests. Bishop Schlarman visits to address concerns.
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Immaculate Heart
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Stanley G. Schlarman
Cleveland
Free infant toddler screenings offered in Lawrence
The Douglas County Infant/Toddler Coordinating Council provides free development screenings for infants and toddlers from 5 to 8 p.m. on February 19 and March 20 at the Lawrence Public Library auditorium. Appointments: 832-5650. Additional screenings for 3 to 5 year olds via the Lawrence Early Education Program, and options in Baldwin and Eudora through East Central Kansas Cooperative in Education with local contacts.
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Infant/Toddler Coordinating Council
Lawrence Public Library
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Lawrence
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Eudora
East Central Kansas Cooperative
Janey Wiseman
Janelle Arb
LMH Hosts Baby Care Workshop for Expectant Parents
Lawrence Memorial Hospital offers a Baby Care Workshop for expectant parents from 6:30 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. on February 24 at 325 Maine. Topics include bathing safety and adjusting to parenthood. a fee applies. Enrollment and information available via LMH ConnectCare at 749-5800 or 1-800-749-2226 outside Lawrence.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Maine
ConnectCare
Lawrence
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