Chris Riggs's Posts
Marriage on Tap offers a new date night experience for young couples
Next Marriage on Tap April 22The next Marriage on Tap will gather at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at The Keg in Colwich. The evening promises enriching conversations, a… Read More
New chapel to be the spiritual heart of Kapaun Mt. Carmel
A chapel described as the new spiritual heart of Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School will be blessed next week by Bishop Carl A. Kemme. The event will take place at… Read More
Wichita Vagabond missionaries reach out to youth parish ministries may miss
Want to help reach inner-city youth?There are several ways to help Vagabond Missions. Volunteers are needed to directly interact with youth at a Bible study or a Breakout night. Others… Read More
Knights underwriting restoration of Baldacchino in St. Peter’s Basilica
VATICAN CITY — The Knights of Columbus announced it is underwriting a restoration of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s iconic Baldacchino above the altar of St. Peter’s Basilica. The project, to be… Read More
Group forming to support parents whose children join convents or monasteries
Want to join or want more information?Those with questions about or interest in joining the Sodality of Zelie and Louis may email Kathleen at [email protected]. A meeting for those interested… Read More
Fort Scott parishioners will return ‘home’ after construction of new church is finished
An unsuspecting parishioner of Mary Queen of Angels Parish in Fort Scott who walks into the church next Christmas after several years of being away might be shocked to discover… Read More
Diocese hopes to take 200 to Eucharistic Revival in July
By Fr. Gabriel Greer Catholics from all over the United States will gather in Indianapolis July 17-21 for a transformative encounter with our Eucharistic Lord. Together, we will ask him… Read More
Glorify God, not things of this earth, Bishop Kemme says
Many glorify themselves, their pleasures, their importance, and power, they glorify the creature rather than the creator Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in his Christmas Eve homily at the Cathedral… Read More
St. Patrick in Galena ‘opens’ an early Christmas gift
The faithful of St. Patrick Parish in Galena gave themselves an early Christmas gift that they unwrapped at a Mass on Saturday, Dec. 9. Bishop Carl A. Kemme blessed a… Read More
Bishop shares his blessings at Galena blessing
Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s homily at an altar dedication on Saturday, Dec. 9, in the newly renovated St. Patrick Church in Galena was one of thanksgiving. He shared how blessed… Read More
Trinity breaks ground for new gymnasium
One of the first wants Dan Dester heard when he started as principal of Trinity Catholic Junior/Senior High School was a second gymnasium. Four years later, he is getting ready… Read More
Appeal helps seminarians focus on their formation and studies, not finances
Want to help seminarians and retired priests?The annual Christmas Call to Sharing appeal helps educate priests-to-be and priests who have generously served the Diocese of Wichita. The appeal is made… Read More