Heartland Parishes LOGO...

The Greek cross is inscribed in a circular blue field which symbolizes the universe and the need for solidarity. The cross sustains and upholds humanity gathered in the continents represented by the five doves.

The cross is the same colors as the doves signifying the Incarnation whereby God enters into human history and redeems it. The light which comes from the center of the design represents Christ who is the light of the world. The colors of the logo remind us that joy and peace are an integral part of our Catholic Faith...

Introduction

Welcome to the Heartland Parishes' website!  We are a group of collaborating Catholic parishes working together to promote Christian stewardship in Ellis County.  Our parishes are members of the Salina Diocese.  Below are links to each of our parishes and contact information.  Other relevant catholic resources are available on the link menu to the left.  For more information about the Heartland Parishes, please contact Mark Roberti.

Stewardship Article...
by Mark Roberti (04/03/08)
I recently visited an 87 year old friend.  He is a World War II veteran.  We talked about the state of the Church and of the world.  We both agreed that the state of the Church is looking up, but the state of the world is extremely precarious.  “Men are not acting like men”, he told me.  I shared with him my oft repeated belief that the world has already fallen over the precipice.  No new president or political leader is going to be able to fix the mess we are now in.  Only God can.

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Pope Benedict's Intentions for April, 2008

VATICAN CITY, 1 APR 2008 (VIS) - Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for April is: "That Christians, even in the difficult and complex situations of present-day society, may not tire of proclaiming with their lives that Christ's resurrection is the source of peace and of hope".

His mission intention is: "That the future priests of the young Churches may be constantly more formed culturally and spiritually to evangelize their nations and the whole world".