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| Welcome to our website for the young adults in the Diocese of Wichita. Save it to your Favorites so you will always be just one click away! And be sure to check back often for updates! |
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Young
Adult Ministry Mission Statement |
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We,
the Young Adult Ministry Board seek to foster the spiritual growth
and community involvement of young adults in the Catholic Diocese
of Wichita. We will strive to help them deepen their relationship
with Christ and His Church through prayer, stewardship, education
and fellowship. |
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Our Patron Saint |
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati |
| Pier Giorgio Frassati was born in Turin,
Italy on 6 April 1901. From his early years, he demonstrated a special
love for God through prayer and service of the poor. An average student
but outstanding athlete, he made many friends in high school and university.
He was an active member of several Catholic organizations which ministered
to the poor, promoted Eucharistic adoration and Marian devotion, and
defended chastity. His strong political views led him to join movements
which challenged society in its struggle about Christian values.
Although he was the son of a rich and politically influential family, Pier Giorgio mingled with all classes of people, spent his money on the needy, and regularly visited the sick. During one of these visits he contracted polio and died within a few days, on 4 July 1925, at the age of twenty-four. He was beatified by Pope John Paul II on 20 May 1990 and gave him the title, "Man of the Eight Beatitudes." He is currently a candidate for canonization by the Catholic Church. |
| Retrieved on 6/14/06 from: http://www.frassati.org/OurPatron.asp |
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Pope John Paul the Great |
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Pray For Us |
| "By his example he proclaims that a life lived in Christ's
Spirit, the Spirit of the Beatitudes, is "blessed", and
that only the person who becomes a "man or woman of the Beatitudes"
can succeed in communicating love and peace to others. He repeats
that it is really worth giving up everything to serve the Lord. He
testifies that holiness is possible for everyone, and that only the
revolution of charity can enkindle the hope of a better future in
the hearts of people." -John Paul II, Rome, 20 May 1990 |
| Retrieved on 6/14/06 from: http://www.frassati.org/OurPatron.asp |
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