Chris Riggs's Posts
Abortion industry setting its sights on Kansas
Value Them Both amendment will be targeted Chuck Weber warned Serra Club members that a great battle to defend the lives of the unborn in Kansas is looming. “The state… Read More
Seminarians encounter God on Colorado hiking excursion
A group of priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Wichita got closer to God last month. Father Chad Arnold and Father Adam Grelinger accompanied eight seminarians Aug. 9-13 for… Read More
Bishop Kemme thanks seminarians for answering the call
A slideshow of the opening day Mass at the House of Formation. Bishop Carl A. Kemme thanked the 14 seminarians studying in the St. Joseph House of Formation for responding… Read More
Birthline marks 50 years of saving babies
Birthline is marking its 50th year of providing an alternative to abortion for women with unplanned pregnancies. Bernadette Sanders said the local organization originally was associated with Birthright but changed… Read More
Diocese hosting Rosary Congress Oct. 6-7
24-hours of continuous prayer planned at the Cathedral in Wichita Want to be a part of the Rosary Congress? Those who wish to be an adorer or a rosary leader… Read More
St. Rose of Lima in Mt. Vernon, blessed, dedicated
Not only did Bishop Carl A. Kemme bless the new St. Rose of Lima Church in Mt. Vernon Friday, Aug. 13, but Pope Francis also imparted an Apostolic Blessing on… Read More
New principals start the year in Southeast Kansas
Kristen O’Brien began student teaching over 25 years ago at St. Mary’s Elementary School in Pittsburg. Today she is the principal. O’Brien is one of three women in Southeast Kansas… Read More
Diocesan family returns to the conference
This year’s Midwest Catholic Family Conference was down-sized after last year’s cancelation because of the pandemic, but Kathleen Timmermeyer was delighted with the attendance. “We’re pleased and blessed,” Timmermeyer said… Read More
Bishop urges educators to focus on making disciples
The culture is in a post-Christian apostolic era Bishop Carl A. Kemme told school administrators Friday, Aug. 6. “We are leaving a period of Christendom where the Judeo-Christian belief system… Read More
Bishop Kemme tells seminarians to hone their listening skills
Bishop Carl A. Kemme urged four seminarians attending a special Mass on July 30 to hone their listening skills. “I have come to believe that all the skills and abilities… Read More
Fr. Kapaun receives South Korea’s highest military medal
Want more information or tickets? For more information about Fr. Emil Kapaun and for tickets to related events, visit www.KapaunComesHome.com. Ceremony held in Seoul Father Emil Kapaun posthumously received South… Read More
Taking the Gospel to the ailing
Father Betzen implementing the diocesan Pastoral Plan to evangelize Father J.D. Betzen says his new role as a hospital chaplain allows him many more opportunities to fulfill the diocesan priority… Read More