Del Torkelson's Posts

She was still Jessica Langrell – not yet Sr. Mary Grace – when she walked into PJ Gallagher’s Irish Pub in Sydney, Australia in summer 2008, but before she left… Read More

As he considers some of his favorite experiences at the Catholic Men’s Conference, Anthony Keiser recalls an encounter with one particular attendee a couple of years ago. “He was a… Read More

Not every man who pursues studies in the seminary is called to the ordained priesthood. Similarly, not every man who attends a Quo Vadis vocational discernment retreat will end up… Read More

Fr. Patrick Reilley waited at a Roman bus stop, praying silently while also considering how to say he was leaving the Roman Curia after barely getting started. “I was telling… Read More

By Christopher M. Riggs Several of my keyboards have been sent to the recycling bin during the 36 years I have had the honor of being editor of the Catholic… Read More

It’s not as if the first nine years of marriage were unhappy, said Dave and Antonia Martin. Clashes were rare and without rancor; husband and wife continued to enjoy each… Read More

As he considered the basic components in the story of Jesus’ birth, Bishop Karl A. Kemme focused much of his Christmas Eve homily on God’s purpose for becoming a fellow… Read More

Along with his fellow bishops in diocesan cathedrals across the globe, Bishop Carl A. Kemme opened the universal church’s jubilee year on Sunday, Dec. 29, at Wichita’s Cathedral of the… Read More

As Bishop Carl A. Kemme prepared to offer his final commendation and farewell to Fr. Michael J. Schemm at his funeral Mass, the bishop reflected on the physical proximity the… Read More

As we enter a new year, we find ourselves reflecting on the incredible generosity and faith of our entire diocesan community. With gratitude to God and all those who have… Read More