Upcoming Talks & Events
Rosary Walk and Presentation
Join Ken Billinger and Bob Ortiz for a Spring Rosary Walk and Presentation Saturday May 11th at Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg, Kansas starting at 10:00 a.m. Hosted by the Topeka Knights of Columbus.
Ken talks Faith and the Church
Ken joins the Catholic Defender, Don Hartley on the DeeperTruth Radio podcast. Listen here
Divine Mercy Radio Care-a-thon
DIVINE MERCY RADIO 88.1 - HAYS/GREAT BEND
Tuesday, Dec. 3 - Friday, Dec. 6 During the Fall Care-a-thon you'll hear from bishops, priests, deacons and lay people, plus have an opportunity to win some great prizes!
Conference/Retreat Presenters
Ken Billinger
- Ken Billinger grew up in the small town of Victoria, Kansas, home of the Cathedral of the Plains - now the Basilica of St. Fidelis. He graduated from Victoria High School and attended nearby Fort Hays State University. Ken has been married to his beautiful wife Patty for 36 years. They have one son, Blaine who died in 2011. Ken has been a cradle Catholic, but didn't practice his faith for many years before returning to the Church in 2003. He absolutely loves his Catholic faith and has been active in his parish as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector and has also participated in Christ Renews His Parish, Men of Ascension and Fathers of St. Joseph. In September of 2018, he and his wife Patty began Project Chrysalis, a ministry to help parents who have lost a child. Ken is currently in formation for the Permanent Diaconate in the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. God willing, he will be ordained in June of 2020.
Bob Ortiz
- Bob Ortiz blessed to be the husband of Diane, Father of Nicki, Gina and Trey, and to be the Grandfather of Dominic, Gemma, Oliva and Maeysn-Rose. In 2016 he was graced in receiving the Rite of Diaconate Candidate by Archbishop Joseph Naumann in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas. He has served on the parish council, parish finance council, is currently serving on the parish evangelization committee, is a church sacristan and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Bob joined an Electric Power Company in Kansas to bring Light to people and to keep it kindled. He hopes now to bring the Light of Faith to many and enkindle God’s love into their hearts, once graced with religious vocation as a Deacon.