Matt Vainer's Posts
Dioceses worked with KBI on Clergy Investigation
Dioceses worked with KBI on Clergy Investigation Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Attorney General, Derek Schmidt has released a report following its investigation of alleged clergy abuse within the four… Read More
Curia Office Delayed Opening | December 22, 2022
Due to the inclement weather and potential unsafe road conditions, the Catholic Diocese of Wichita curia office will delay opening until 9:30 a.m.
Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s Statement on the Upcoming Value Them Both Amendment
Very soon, on August 2nd, the people of Kansas will vote on the state constitutional Amendment VALUE THEM BOTH. The passing of this CRITICAL amendment will return the abortion… Read More
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs ushers in a new abortion landscape of Kansas
June 24, 2022 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Dobbs ushers in a new abortion landscape. Voters urged to pass the VALUE THEM BOTH Amendment… Read More
Statement Regarding Rev. Michael Schemm
Today, Rev. Michael Schemm was reinstated to public ministry in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. In October of last year, the diocese received an allegation that Father Schemm, pastor at… Read More
Winter Weather Information for 10/27 | Diocese of Wichita Schools & Chancery Office
Due to the inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, the Catholic Diocese of Wichita schools will be closed tomorrow, Wed. 2/2. The Catholic Diocese of Wichita chancery office will plan… Read More
Fr. Kapaun’s Funeral Mass September 29, Hartman Arena
Fr. Kapaun’s Funeral Mass September 29, Hartman Arena The Kapaun family in conjunction with the Diocese of Wichita are planning to transport Fr. Kapaun’s remains on a flight from… Read More
Remains of Fr. Emil Kapaun Coming Home to Kansas
On Divine Mercy Sunday, April 11, Ray Kapaun, nephew of Fr. Emil Kapaun, and the Kapaun family informed the Catholic Diocese of Wichita that the remains of Fr. Kapaun will… Read More
Remains of Fr. Emil Kapaun identified in Hawaii
Remains of Fr. Emil Kapaun identified in Hawaii The remains of Fr. Emil Kapaun have been identified by a U.S. government forensic team, according to an announcement Thursday, March 4,… Read More
U.S. Bishop’s Address the Use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine
U.S. Bishop Chairmen for Doctrine and for Pro-Life Address the Use of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 Vaccine On March 2nd, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, chairman… Read More
Diocese of Wichita Schools Cancelled/Remote Due to Weather Wednesday 2/17
Due to inclement weather, on Wednesday, Feb. 17, the following plan will be in place for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools and Chancery Offices. Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools… Read More
Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools Cancelled/Remote Due to Weather 2/16
Due to inclement weather, on Tuesday, Feb. 16, the following plan will be in place for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools and Chancery Offices. Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools… Read More