A dream, a vision, a reality. Children playing, laughing, learning and growing in a loving environment. A place where girls and boys shine like stars. This was the vision of Fr. Tom Aduri, a home for the orphans of his native state of Andhra Pradesh, India. He had spent time with Mother Teresa’s Mis
The Mother Teresa Farmers Market is open from 8:30am until 11:00am on Saturday mornings starting July 4th weekend and ending Labor Day weekend (10 weeks) in the Don Akin Memorial Shelter House. Produce for the market is grown at a community garden spot and extra surplus from parishioners is excepted
Nonperishable food is available and distributed to all those who request assistance. Donations are accepted on an on-going basis. Volunteers help sort and stock food pantry items.ContactLisa Hebert 785-286-2188
This group of volunteers provides and serves funeral dinners for parishioners who have lost a loved one. Funeral dinners provide an opportunity for family and friends to visit and share memories while enjoying a nourishing meal. Volunteers are needed to prepare and donate a salad or dessert item for
Taking Faith, Food & Fellowship to the StreetsA crew of Mother Teresa parishioners go out every Monday evening from 5:30-6:30 pm to serve a hot meal to our neighbors in need in North Topeka. Meals, coats, blankets, hygiene products, and other essentials are delivered and served from a trailer on an
The Justice Ministry promotes the social teachings of the church and works to facilitate learning and action in the spirit of Jesus. This ministry is joined with a coalition of 30 churches called Topeka JUMP (Justice Unity Ministry Project). They are an action organization empowering people to speak
Let's Help is an organization in downtown Topeka that provides a hot meal daily to those in need. Our parish has a group of volunteers who prepare an entree at the facility on the first Friday of every month.ContactEllen Laird 785-286-1336
Deacon Tim Ruoff is the Spiritual Director of the Prison Ministry at Topeka Correctional Facility (TCF). The Prison Ministry is supported by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas and is facilitated by a network of several deacons, a priest, and parish-based volunteers from Topeka and Kansas City.
Our pro-life ministry is dedicated to upholding the dignity and value that is found in all human life by virtue of being created in the image and likeness of God. This ministry helps with fundraisers and donation drives for area pregnancy centers, as well as support for foster families as needed.Con
A 12-step recovery group meets at Mother Teresa Catholic Church every Thursday at 7:00 pm. If you would like more information, please call the parish office at 785-286-2188.ContactParish Office785-286-2188