Maddie St. Gelais

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‘Let us sing with the Lord,’ Bishop Kemme urges in pastoral letter

Dear Priests, Pastoral Musicians, and Lay Faithful, A few years ago, I came across a promotional video for a program for liturgical music called “Source and Summit.” The video outlined… Read More

Kairos helps students focus on eternity, not university

About Kairos Retreats Kairos Retreats are three-day, two-night events for junior class members of Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School in Wichita. They are held at the Heartland Center for Spirituality… Read More

Fr. Reilley returns to Rome after his studies to work for the Holy See

Before Fr. Patrick Reilley opens the door to his office building he sees the obelisk that St. Peter may have gazed upon when he was crucified, and behind it one… Read More

St. Joe Parish, Ost, hosting skeet shooting demonstration on Oct. 15

Marvin Huffman can’t recall how long St. Joseph Parish in Ost has been hosting a turkey shoot. But the 62-year-old remembers taking part in turkey shoot activities when he was… Read More

Bishop unveils his pastoral plan

Bishop unveils his pastoral plan Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Last fall and winter, as you may recall, I conducted 10 listening sessions throughout the diocese in order to… Read More

Bishop Kemme elaborates on his Pastoral Plan and mission

Bishop Kemme elaborates on his Pastoral Plan and mission Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In an effort to further promote and explain our new diocesan Pastoral Plan, which was… Read More

Bishop Kemme reflects on the vision of pastoral plan

Bishop Kemme reflects on the vision of pastoral plan Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Recently, I promulgated a new Pastoral Vision, Mission and three overarching Priorities for the Diocese… Read More