"Urged on by the charity of Christ, the people of the Cathedral parish will attend to the needs of those in our parish community."

Altar Society

The Altar Society provides necessities for the altar: bread, wine, candles and seasonal flowers. Members serve funeral dinners and receptions as requested. Activities include a monthly meeting with guest speaker or entertainment, the monthly Birthday Lunch, and various fund raisers as determined by the group.

Bereavement/Compassion Ministry

These volunteers offer comfort and support to families who have suffered a loss.

Cathedral Contemplatives of Divine Mercy

Fallen Away Catholics (Evangelization)

Members of this group are moved by the example of the Good Shepherd to pray for and work for the return of fallen-away Catholics to the practice of the Faith.

Knights of Columbus

The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal organization for Catholic men. They coordinate charitable projects within the community with emphasis on pro-life issues, the mentally disabled and religious vocations.

Meals on Wheels

Volunteers deliver meals for two consecutive weekends to qualified persons.

Prayer Line

Prayer Line members pray daily for the needs of the parish in general and for the specific intentions of persons in need of prayer.

Parish Picnics/Socials

Prison Ministry

Respect Life Committee

Support and promote the Culture of Life through prayer, keeping the parish informed of pro-life issues, soliciting items/donations for local crisis pregnancy centers.

Social Justice Committee

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul seek personal holiness by works of charity. The Cathedral Conference sponsors a monthly food collection the second Sunday of each month and the annual Thanksgiving collection. Assistance is made to those in need, particularly parishioners, by helping pay utilities, rent, food and bus fare.

The Lord's Diner Volunteer

Located at the corner of Broadway and Central, The Lord's Diner serves dinner nightly from 5:30 -7:30 p.m., 7 days a week, 365 days a year, including holidays. Cathedral Parish's night to serve is the second Tuesday of each month. Members form two teams, one which arrives at noon for food preparation; the second arrives at 5:15 p.m. to serve the clients and clean up. All volunteers are required to take a food handler's course offered by the Sedgwick County Health Department.

Volunteer Parish Nurses

Volunteer Parish Nurses offer blood pressure checks the 2nd Sunday of the month for parishioners. They host and coordinate the annual Cathedral Health Fair and keep the parish informed about pertinent health issues.

Visiting the Sick/Elderly