Diocese
Three seminarians to be ordained to the diaconate
Three seminarians will be ordained to the transitional diaconate at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. Bishop Carl A. Kemme will ordain… Read More
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Pilgrimage to Lourdes, Ars helps Bishop Kemme bond with deacons
Bishop Carl A. Kemme learned a couple of years ago about a bishop who took his seminarians to France for a pilgrimage to Ars, the hometown of the Curé d’Ars,… Read More
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Diocesan office pilots father-son retreat
A diocesan program to help boys understand what it means to be a man was piloted Saturday and Sunday, April 20-21. Jake Samour said the program is an encounter between… Read More
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BCCHS academy lays a foundation for students to construct a future
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School’s St. Joseph Construction Science and Trade Academy was named the Kansas High School Program of the Year for 2023 by the National Center for Construction… Read More
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Bishop asks faithful to prune everything that takes life, to protect the vulnerable
Bishop Carl A. Kemme said he recalled memories of his grandfather while preparing for his homily for a Mass of Healing and Repentance last Sunday at the Cathedral of the… Read More
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Funds from diocesan campaign will bolster local parish outreach
Caring for those in need lies at the heart of the Church’s mission. Here in the Diocese of Wichita, we have a long history of reaching out to the poor… Read More
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From romance to roast: Couple brews up pro-life venture with new coffee business
Need some java?To purchase Fiat Coffee visit fiat-coffee.com. Shipping is free for orders over $49. Holy Trinity Catholic bookstore stocks the coffee. A coffee shop in Colwich will soon serve… Read More
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Disciple of Saint Padre Pio plans to walk to Beloit from Wichita
David Weldon has always been captivated by pilgrimages. He is intrigued by documentaries about the Camino de Santiago and has walked the Kansas Camino, a 60-mile pilgrimage from Wichita to… Read More
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Fr. Michael Peltzer dies April 9 at age 70
Bishop Carl A. Kemme expressed his deep and profound gratitude at Fr. Michael Peltzer’s funeral for the way he persevered as a priest, joining his infirmities and sufferings with those… Read More
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Bishop Kemme reflects on the significance of Fully Alive! campaign
Dear Friends in Christ,As we celebrate the joy of Christ’s resurrection, we reflect on the many blessings we have received. The prayers and sacrifices of those who came before us… Read More
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Bishop consecrates holy oils at Chrism Mass
Bishop Carl A. Kemme welcomed those visiting from the 90 parishes of the Diocese of Wichita at the Mass of Chrism on Tuesday, March 26, in the Cathedral of the… Read More
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Six seminarians installed as Reader, two as Acolyte at annual Mass of Institution
Bishop Carl A. Kemme installed eight seminarians at a Mass of Institution for Readers and Acolytes Monday evening, March 25, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. Installed… Read More