If you’re looking to talk to a priest in Kansas for spiritual guidance, counseling, or sacraments, here are some resources to help you connect with clergy members in the Catholic Church and other Christian denominations:
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### **1. Catholic Diocese in Kansas**
Each diocese in Kansas can connect you to priests and provide information about parishes, confession times, and spiritual counseling:
- **Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas**
- Covers northeastern Kansas, including Kansas City, Topeka, and surrounding areas.
- Website: [Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas](https://archkck.org/)
- Phone: **1-913-721-1570**
- **Diocese of Wichita**
- Covers southeastern Kansas.
- Website: [Diocese of Wichita](https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/)
- Phone: **1-316-269-3900**
- **Diocese of Dodge City**
- Covers southwestern Kansas.
- Website: [Diocese of Dodge City](https://www.dcdiocese.org/)
- Phone: **1-620-227-1500**
- **Diocese of Salina**
- Covers north-central Kansas.
- Website: [Diocese of Salina](https://salinadiocese.org/)
- Phone: **1-785-827-8746**
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### **2. Local Parish Finder**
Use online tools to locate Catholic parishes near you to directly contact a priest:
- **Masstimes.org**: Find Mass schedules and contact information for parishes nationwide.
- Website: [MassTimes.org](https://www.masstimes.org/)
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### **3. Confession and Sacramental Needs**
- For confession or sacraments, contact the nearest parish office. Most churches have set times for confession or offer appointments.
- Emergency sacraments (e.g., Last Rites): Call your local parish or diocese hotline for immediate assistance.
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### **4. Non-Catholic Christian Denominations**
If you’re seeking a pastor or priest from a non-Catholic Christian tradition, these organizations can help:
- **Episcopal Diocese of Kansas**
- Covers eastern Kansas.
- Website: [Episcopal Diocese of Kansas](https://episcopal-ks.org/)
- Phone: **1-785-235-9255**
- **Missouri Synod Lutheran Churches** (LCMS)
- Kansas District provides pastoral care and church locations.
- Website: [LCMS Kansas District](https://kslcms.org/)
- Phone: **1-785-357-4441**
- **United Methodist Church – Great Plains Conference**
- Covers Kansas and Nebraska.
- Website: [Great Plains UMC](https://www.greatplainsumc.org/)
- Phone: **1-785-272-9111**
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### **5. Online Priest Contact Options**
- Many parishes now offer online contact forms for those seeking spiritual guidance or help scheduling a meeting with a priest.
- Catholic ministries like **Catholic Answers** or **Relevant Radio** provide access to priests and theologians for spiritual advice.
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### **6. Retreat Centers and Monasteries**
- Kansas is home to several retreat centers and monasteries where you can meet with priests for spiritual direction:
- **Christ's Peace House of Prayer** (Easton, KS):
- Website: [Christ's Peace House](https://christspeace.com/)
- Phone: **1-913-773-8255**
- **St. Benedict's Abbey** (Atchison, KS):
- Website: [St. Benedict's Abbey](https://www.kansasmonks.org/)
- Phone: **1-913-367-7853**
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### **7. Priestly Vocation and Discernment**
If you’re discerning a calling to the priesthood or religious life, diocesan offices can connect you with a vocations director.
- **Archdiocese of Kansas City Vocations Office**:
- Website: [ArchKCK Vocations](https://archkck.org/vocations)
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### **8. Crisis or Emergency**
If you're in immediate need of spiritual support, most diocesan offices have a 24-hour emergency number for sacramental needs.
- Example: **Emergency Priest Contact** (through Archdiocese of Kansas City): Call your local parish or the main diocesan number above.
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