Chris Riggs's Posts
Fr. Michael Schemm Dies Dec. 14
Fr. Michael J. Schemm, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita for 31 years, died Saturday, Dec. 14. He was 59. A Vigil is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Sunday,… Read More
Priests run life’s marathons in two respects
There are the acts of self-discipline that irritate at first, but then become habits, and maybe later, labors of love. Sometimes the weather is dismal, the muscles ache and the… Read More
Lord’s Diner coordinates with city, other groups to boost their effectiveness
Individual members of an orchestra must hit the correct notes at the right times, tempos, tones and tenors to play beautiful music. Similarly, when it comes to assisting people who… Read More
Cathedral windows traveling for refurbishment
The timing was an unfortunate coincidence, said Hoefer’s Custom Stained Glass president and owner Scott Hoefer, whose South Hutchinson company is tasked with restoring the stained glass windows at Wichita’s… Read More
Bishop dedicates Mary Queen of Angels in Fort Scott
Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those attending the dedication of Mary Queen of Angels Church in Fort Scott Saturday, Nov. 23, that they had turned a new page in the… Read More
Teachers, administrators attend bi-annual Regan Catechetical Institute Nov. 25-26
With the theme of “His Plan, Our Purpose,” the recent Monsignor Charles W. Regan Catechetical Institute reminded educators of the Diocese of Wichita about their vocation as a Catholic School… Read More
Drexel school teachers gather at All Saints
Teachers from six Drexel schools of the Diocese of Wichita gathered Friday, Nov. 8, for collaboration and an in-service day. Educators from St. Anne, St. Patrick, St. Margaret Mary, St.… Read More
Building faith: St. Joseph seminarians hone skills in worship and woodworking
The St. Joseph House of Formation seminarians studying philosophy spend much of their days in their heads pondering the greatest thinkers in history. Former high school religion teacher David Graver… Read More
TEC is even better with family
By Joel ArnoldThis year the Diocese of Wichita is celebrating 40 years of Teens Encounter Christ retreats. Over the years, almost 5,000 individuals have experienced a TEC retreat in El… Read More
Fr. Jirak expands on the stewardship theme of ‘neighbor’
By Fr. John JirakMay the Lord give you peace! This year’s stewardship theme is “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:25-37) These words come from the lips of our Savior, Jesus… Read More
Thousands venerate relic of St. Jude during Wichita stop
Thousands of the faithful didn’t have to travel to Italy to venerate a relic of St. Jude – the relic came to them. A first-class relic of St. Jude visited… Read More
Bishop Kemme thanks healthcare workers at the Annual White Mass in the Cathedral
Bishop Carl A. Kemme told healthcare workers at the Annual White Mass Sunday, Oct. 27, that Catholic healthcare is unique. “It embodies the same understanding of the human person as… Read More