Chris Riggs's Posts
Adoration novena at Blessed Sacrament June 11-19
Speakers each night; begins June 11, ends on Feast of Corpus Christi The Church of the Blessed Sacrament will host an adoration novena Saturday through Sunday, June 11 through June… Read More
St. Michael the Archangel subject of this year’s iconography workshop at the SLC
Iconographer Veronica Royal says when she first began painting icons about 25 years ago, few others did so. “Now you see them not only in Catholic churches but in Protestant… Read More
Three to be ordained to the priesthood
Three seminarians from the Diocese of Wichita will be ordained to the priesthood at a 10 a.m. Mass Saturday, May 28, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita.… Read More
A yes vote Aug. 2 will save unborn lives
By Chuck Weber A leaked document draft indicating the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the infamous Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in America has the Twitter… Read More
New director of The Lord’s Diner experienced in social work and in feeding the masses
Emily Thome can’t help but reflect on the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 as she transitions to director of The Lord’s Diner. “He didn’t make food out of nothing,”… Read More
Bishop Kemme meets with new postulator for the canonization cause of Fr. Kapaun
Bishop Carl A. Kemme came back with more than memories from a recent trip to Rome to meet with the new postulator for the cause of canonization for… Read More
Bishop honors seniors at annual celebration
Bishop Carl A. Kemme, who is nearly 62-years-old, told those attending the Senior Appreciation Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Thursday, May 13, that he is sensitive to… Read More
Families needed for thousands of Kansas children
Foster Care and Adoption Awareness Fair May 10 The Respect Life and Social Justice Office is hosting a Foster Care and Adoption Awareness Ministry Fair from 5 to 8 p.m.… Read More
Bishop Kemme: the empty tomb brings color into our world
Bishop Carl A. Kemme reflected on his life as a youth on the farm at the Easter Vigil and how travel was limited because of the family’s connection to the… Read More
Newman revives Metanoia, Catholic dormitory living
One of the reasons Fr. Adam Grelinger became a priest was because of the more intense connection he made with his faith when he was a part of Metanoia as… Read More
Diocese taking part in Pope Francis’ call to collect input from the world
Synod part of Holy See’s desire to create plan for the universal church Synodal groups and apostolates gatherings • Homeschool families: Saturday, May 7, from 9-11:30 a.m., Blessed Sacrament •… Read More
Adoration chapel finder added to website
Adoration chapel availability has been added to the Mass finder at CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org. It may be found by visiting the diocesan website, clicking on the Year of the Eucharist link at… Read More