Chris Riggs's Posts
New senior hospital at the Catholic Care Center blessed
Fr. Christopher Martin blessed the St. Veronica Senior Behavioral Health Hospital at the Catholic Care Center Thursday evening, June 29. Fr. Martin is the center’s chaplain. The hospital serves seniors… Read More
Diving into fun – annual camp changes venue but joy remains
This year’s Holy Family Camp was new, even for the veteran campers. Kris Decker, the camp coordinator, said the campers and volunteers were excited last week about the new campsite,… Read More
Herington post office named after Fr. Kapaun
The U.S. Post Office in Herington, Kansas, was renamed in honor of Captain Emil J. Kapaun in a ceremony Tuesday afternoon, May 30, in front of the post office. Herington… Read More
Principals end the year by looking forward
Janet Eaton reminded the 46 school administrators of diocesan Catholic schools that the purpose of a Catholic school isn’t so much about the alphabet wall strip as much as the… Read More
Four ordained transitional deacons
The four seminarians who replied “present” last Saturday made more than a physical transition from their pew to the sanctuary, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said, their simple acknowledgment had… Read More
Fr. Kapaun remembered on the anniversary of his death
Video biography of Fr. Kapaun released The Knights of Columbus have released a 15-minute video biography about Fr. Emil Kapaun and how Columbia Magazine is connected to recent revelations about… Read More
Blessed Sacrament students learn – about life, love
Most students aren’t sure what they want to major in after they graduate from high school. Alison Moore knew exactly what she wanted to do. And 28 years later she… Read More
Seminarians ready for their ordination
Four seminarians will be ordained transitional deacons for the Diocese of Wichita at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. Caleb Kuestersteffen Caleb… Read More
Fr. Arnold’s signed sermons speak volumes
Nearly all of the seminarians studying for the Diocese of Wichita learn Spanish because of the number of native Spanish speakers in the diocese. Seminarian Seth Arnold felt a call… Read More
At the helm of Catholic Charities; Kennedy reflecting on the stewardship of the ministry
Traci Kennedy is using the skills she honed at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in new her role as executive director of Catholic Charities. “I truly think the Lord put me… Read More
Pilgrims walking with Fr. Kapaun
France, Spain, and Portugal have the Camino de Santiago. The Midwest has the Kansas Camino. Scott Carter, the coordinator of the Father Kapaun Guild, said the Fr. Kapaun Pilgrimage, a… Read More
WSU students to focus on Jesus next fall
Four from among the hundreds of seniors graduating this year from Wichita State University are at peace. They’ve found work. They’ll be working for the Lord. The foursome will pack… Read More