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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