Chris Riggs's Posts
Open Streets opened the Word for many visitors
There were a lot of prayers ascending from the Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Wichita on Saturday, Sept. 16 – many of them from outside the church. Volunteers under… Read More
Fr. Kapaun honored at East Coast outdoor Mass
Fr. Daniel Lorimer is studying canon law at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., but he hasn’t left his Kansas roots behind. He and three other priests celebrated an outdoor Mass… Read More
Holy Family Center memorial complete
A statue of the Holy Family has been installed near the entrance of Ascension Cemetery in Wichita in memory of those associated with the former Holy Family Center. Bishop… Read More
Bishop thanks seminarians for their courage
Bishop Carl A. Kemme thanked the 28 seminarians living in the St. Joseph House of Formation for their courage at a Mass on Wednesday, Aug. 16, marking the beginning of… Read More
Totus Tuus Camp at capacity; camp in need of new facilities
The number of youth taking part in the Totus Tuus summer camp continues to climb, setting a new record this year with 576 campers attending in just seven weeks. Anthony… Read More
The Lord’s Diner needs more hands as it moves to return to its original service model
Want to help the Diner in its time of need? To volunteer, visit TheLordsDiner.org/volunteer or call 316-266-4966. Details about the simple online food safety class and the Virtus class are… Read More
Mental health awareness training helps moves the culture to one of hope
The theological virtues come from God, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said to those attending the Suspenders4Hope training on Tuesday, Aug. 22. “These are blessings, God’s gifts to us each day… Read More
The St. Joseph House of Formation beginning to bulge at its seams
The idea of a minor seminary in Wichita was deliberated and explored for years, but ultimately it was shelved, according to Fr. Chad Arnold. Bishop Carl A. Kemme pulled… Read More
Myra Jacobs passing the baton as director of the Ministry With Persons With Disabilities
Myra Jacobs has experienced the fullness of the Body of Christ in her seven years of service in the Ministry With Persons With Disabilities. “It truly, truly, truly, is one… Read More
FOCUS missionaries looking to evangelize WSU
Five missionaries will be strolling the sidewalks of Wichita State University with bibles in hand this school year. Fr. Drew Hoffman is grateful they are giving “a portion of their… Read More
Superintendent Eaton’s message to educators: Be Boldly Catholic
Superintendent of Catholic Schools Janet Eaton had one phrase for her principals, school pastors, and new teachers as they began a new school year: Be Boldly Catholic. “It’s one thing… Read More