Chris Riggs's Posts
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
Fr. Kapaun statue blessed
An original bronze statue of Father Emil Kapaun helping a fellow soldier off the battlefield was blessed Tuesday, April 20, at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Wichita. Almost 200… Read More
Mass dispensation to be lifted June 5-6
A letter from Bishop Carl A. Kemme Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In March of 2020, in collaboration with the bishops in Kansas, and in response to the emerging… Read More
Bishop: Pray for mercy for our sins
Our Blessed Lord handed over his body and spirit to the Father out of purest love and endless mercy for us, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in a Divine Mercy… Read More
Bishop’s Easter message: Think of what is above
Want to see video, photos? A slide show of the Easter Vigil service (below) and video of the Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday Masses are available at YouTube.com/DioceseofWichita. Bishop… Read More
Bishop Kemme looks past the pandemic to diocese’s future
What is a Chrism Mass? The Chrism Mass manifests the unity of the priests with their bishop. During the liturgy, the bishop blesses three oils — the Oil of catechumens… Read More
Seminarians installed as acolytes
Bishop Kemme installs four first-year seminarians Four seminarians of the Diocese of Wichita were installed as acolytes by Bishop Carl A. Kemme Tuesday, March 29, in the Cathedral of the… Read More
Diocese issues Year of St. Joseph passports
It won’t get you out of the country, but the passport issued by the Diocese of Wichita for the Year of St. Joseph may help you get into heaven. Jake… Read More