Catholic Diocese of Salina

The Catholic Diocese of Salina is ultimately responsible for administering Thomas More Prep-Marian.  The diocese includes all of northwest Kansas and is led by Bishop Paul Coakley who resides in Salina.  The diocese includes parishes, priests, and a variety of service organizations and schools.  The diocese was established in 1887 and currently has a Catholic population of almost 50,000 souls.  The diocese is guided by the following mission statement.

We, the Roman Catholic People of the Diocese of Salina,

A Community of Faith United with Our Bishop,

Are Called to Live out the Mission of Jesus Christ.

Through Baptism We Are Given the Grace of God's Salvation

And the Individual and Collective Responsibility

To Continue Christ's Mission

Of Advancing the Kingdom of God in the Human Family

We Share Our Living Faith

By Proclaiming the Gospel in Word, Worship, and Service

Therefore, We Dedicate Ourselves as Church

To Be Ministers of the Word of God

And to Extend Our Heritage of Faith Not Only among

The Communities of north west & north central Kansas,

But among All the Peoples of the World.

More information is available at the diocesan web site;

http://www.salinadiocese.org/