Del Torkelson's Posts
Bishop Kemme: Pope to be remembered for way in which he loved Christ in others
Editor’s Note: Bishop Carl A Kemme delivered the following homily at the Mass for the late Pope Francis that he offered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday,… Read More
First In Love of God and Neighbor Grants to be awarded this summer
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School student Caleb Iseman stacks flats of canned goods before they are trucked to a local food pantry in this file photo. Many parishes serve their… Read More
Bishop consecrates altar, chapel and more at St. Mark Parish
In the homily he delivered during the vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday on Saturday, April 26, Bishop Carl A. Kemme noted that, if his memory and math were correct, then… Read More
Precise rules govern period between popes
Vatican City (CNS) – Centuries of experience dealing with the death, or occasional resignation, of a pope has left the Catholic Church with thorough instructions on who has responsibility for… Read More
Wichita native named archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas
During the April 8 press conference introducing him as the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, Bishop Shawn McKnight expressed satisfaction that he would soon return to… Read More
Lolek aims to embody truth, beauty, goodness
If they found enough performers for a youth stage production of “My Son Pinocchio Jr.,” then Corinne Mayans, husband Michael, and daughters Clara and Catherine, would launch a Catholic youth… Read More
Accompanying newly married, engaged couples takes intention
Jake Samour definitely knows the difference between Mardi Gras and Lent. Nevertheless, the director of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s Office of Marriage and Family Life is devoting a portion… Read More
Supporting the Diocese of Wichita’s future: Planned Gifts Provide a way to expand impact of Fully Alive! Campaign
As the third and final wave of the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign unfolds across the Diocese of Wichita this spring, the work of strengthening our faith community… Read More
Cathedral overflows for Holy Hour of Reparation
Considering that Christians follow a Lord who transformed the worst event in history – his passion and death – with his resurrection and ascension, it arguably should surprise no one… Read More
Prayer and Action a transformative ministry for all it touches
In 2025, Prayer and Action in the Diocese of Wichita will run three weeks, for which openings remain for June 8-13 and June 15-20. Learn more and register at https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/faith-formation/prayer-and-action/.… Read More
Camp Kapaun inspired by a venerable spirit
The Diocese of Wichita has long dreamed of owning a space where families and young people can step away from the distractions of everyday life and encounter Christ in the… Read More
Casa Dei Bambini retreat prepares young ones for key sacraments
A handful of children stretch out on the floor to hover over open bibles, highlighters in hand. A boy works to put the finishing touches on the vine he has… Read More