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Bishop Kemme urges all to defend religious freedom

  The Gospel of Christ is one of love and mercy, according to Bishop Carl A. Kemme, but this age, like every other age, is rejecting it and persecuting those… Read More

Fr. Reilley back in the diocese from Rome – for the summer

Fr. Patrick Reilley is looking forward to hearing confessions this summer, something he hasn’t done for nine months. The priest of the Diocese of Wichita is home for a few… Read More

Holy Family Camp adjusts, delivers a week of fun

The pandemic couldn’t have waned at a better time for Myra Jacobs. When planning for this summer’s Holy Family Camp began earlier this year pandemic restrictions and requirements were at… Read More

Four ordained priests for Diocese of Wichita

  Bishop Carl A. Kemme began his homily Saturday, May 29, by echoing the Gospel reading, thanking God the Father for the four men ordained to the priesthood at Church… Read More

Two ordained to the diaconate

  The stewardship way of life and vocations to the priesthood are the two most common traits Bishop Carl A. Kemme hears about regarding the Diocese of Wichita. “The two… Read More

Bishop Kemme lifts up St. Philip Neri as an example for his priests, seminarians

Bishop Carl A. Kemme offered praise to God Wednesday, May 26, that the annual Evening with Seminarians could take place this year. Last year’s evening was canceled and the ordinations… Read More

Bishop Kemme lifts up St. Philip Neri as an example for his priests, seminarians

Bishop Carl A. Kemme offered praise to God Wednesday, May 26, that the annual Evening with Seminarians could take place this year. Last year’s evening was canceled and the ordinations… Read More

Paintings of St. Joseph’s life decorate the ceiling of St. Joseph Church, Ost

The story about St. Joseph is in the background of the Gospels – much like the murals about the life of St. Joseph that encircle the ceiling of St. Joseph… Read More

Negotiator: parents, listen to your children

Dan Oblinger describes himself as a hostage negotiator by night and a consulting negotiator and coach by day. He was working his day job Wednesday, May 12, during a presentation… Read More

Newman U. awards Bishop Kemme an honorary degree

Bishop Carl A. Kemme was awarded an honorary degree from Newman University during a commencement ceremony Friday, May 7, at Hartman Arena in Wichita. Newman annually awards an honorary degree… Read More

Bishop implores Newman grads to discern

  Bishop Carl A. Kemme emphasized in his homily to this year’s Newman University graduates that “the faithful and serious Christian is in the world as one who discerns.” “To… Read More

St. Joseph House of Formation seminarians learn life-skills

Woodworking is not part of the philosophy curriculum for seminarians of the St. Joseph House of Formation, but there is a lot of wisdom in helping the men learn about… Read More