Making it possible to directly support your parish, school or ministry

About Us

How we support the Diocese

In 2023, the Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina raised over $8,733,700 to support diocesan parishes, ministries, programs and schools.

Office Directory

Corrina H

Corrina Hudsonpillar

Donor Relations and Communications Manager

Contact Us

For more information please call the Catholic Foundation for Diocese of Salina at 785-827-8746 or email development@salinadiocese.org

Board Members

Douglas Hinkin, M.D.
1st Term ends : 6/30/2027

Douglas Hinkin, M.D.

Board President
Retired Physician
Manhattan, KS
Jerry Patterson
2nd Term ends : 6/30/2026

Jerry Patterson

Board Vice President
Retired Bank President Real Estate Broker and Insurance Agent
Wakefield, KS
Jeff Thompson
2nd Term ends : 6/30/2026

Jeff Thompson

Board Treasurer
CFO, Salina Vortex
Salina, KS
Don Boos
1st Term ends : 6/30/2027

Don Boos

Board Secretary
Director of Real Estate, Blue Beacon
Salina, KS
Ron Gfeller
2nd Term ends : 6/30/2026

Ron Gfeller

Board Member
CIO/CFO – Smoky Hill Capital CEO/President – G4 Capital, LLC
Russell, KS
Fr. Gale Hammerschmidt
1st Term ends : 6/30/2025

Fr. Gale Hammerschmidt

Board Member
Chaplain, St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center
Manhattan, KS
Francine Hestermann
2nd Term ends : 6/30/2025

Francine Hestermann

Board Member
Retired
Hays, KS
Cheri Mense
1st Term ends : 6/30/2025

Cheri Mense

Board Member
Retired Bank Executive
Hoxie, KS
Betty Johnson
1st Term ends : 6/30/2027

Betty Johnson

Board Member
President, Betty Johnson & Associates
Lawrence, KS
Jerry Kuckelman

Jerry Kuckelman

Board Member
Manhattan, KS
Bishop Vincke

Bishop Vincke

Board Member
Bishop of the Diocese of Salina
Salina, KS

Beyond the Logo

Heart

The heart originates from the Salina Diocese Coat of Arms. It represents the Sacred Heart of Jesus and honors our Sacred Heart Cathedral. It also represents the gifts given from the hearts of our donors.

Hand

The hands represent the duality of gift and receipt. They serve as a visual reminder that everything we receive is a gift from God. In response to that gift, we are called to be good stewards and give of our gifts to others.

Together

Together, the hand in the heart demonstrate the core mission of the foundation for Diocese to support all aspects of the Catholic faith in the Diocese of Salina by developing, managing, growing, and granting funds using Catholic values, honoring the donor’s intent.