Chris Riggs's Posts
No siesta for seminarians studying Spanish at NU
Given the demographics of many parishes in the Diocese of Wichita, a priest who speaks Spanish is almost a necessity. That is why Bishop Carl A. Kemme and the priests… Read More
Fredonia pro-life ministry provides diapers and other baby items to mothers in need
The National Diaper Bank Network reported last year that nearly half of the families in the United States struggle to afford diapers. The Diaper Bank didn’t have anything on Stephanie… Read More
Youth enjoying parish Totus Tuus, camp
The week of July 8 was Totus Tuus Week for St. Ignatius Parish in Neodesha and Sacred Heart Parish in Fredonia, parishes about 14 miles from each other. Lorri Wallace,… Read More
Successful campaign efforts wrapping up in First Wave
If you would like to learn more about the campaign priorities or see when your parish will be participating, please visit OneFamilyFullyAlive.org. Active appeals for the One Family, Fully Alive… Read More
Social Tap’s Help Fuel Kansas initiative to benefit Support For Catholic Schools, Inc.
Innovative restaurant partners inspire the passion to serve othersGrab a drink at either Social Tap location – 4510 E 19th St N, Suite 101, or 2244 N Greenwich Rd, Suite… Read More
Couples invited to enhance their lifelong adventure together
Want to enhance your adventure?“Gear for the Traverse” Adventures in Marriage will be presented from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in The Ville at St. Vincent de… Read More
Bishop dedicates new St. John Church in Clonmel
Bishop Carl A. Kemme anoints the altar at St. John the Evangelist Church in Clonmel with Holy Chrism. The four corners of the church were then anointed. More photos on… Read More
Camp Totus Tuus in full swing at new diocesan campground
Camp Totus Tuus is in full swing at the new diocesan campground in Reno County. With a record number of young people attending this year, the campground has come alive… Read More
New St. Dismas coordinator reaching out
Want to minister to the imprisoned? Those interested in volunteering for the St. Dismas Ministry to the incarcerated may contact Cindy Kellic at [email protected]. A few months ago Cindy Kellick… Read More
Interior of Fort Scott’s new church is now drywalled; exterior being bricked
With the dedication of the new Mary Queen of Angels Church in Fort Scott scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 23, Fr. Yancey Burgess and his parishioners are keeping the workers in… Read More
Holy Family Campers gather at KMC for a week of fun, friends, food
Holy Family campers gathered for their annual family reunion earlier this month – a full-camp experience for the first time since 2019. Baylee Holmes, the camp coordinator, said the diocesan… Read More
Fully Alive! Campaign underway at 19 Wave One Parishes
Parishioners respond generously to early parish appeals The first wave of parish appeals for the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign has been underway since mid-April. In that time,… Read More