Matt Vainer

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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

Statement regarding Bishop John B. Brungardt

Statement regarding Bishop John B. Brungardt The Diocese of Wichita has been made aware of an allegation concerning Bishop John B. Brungardt. Bishop Brungardt served in a variety of pastoral… Read More

COVID-19 Update for the Diocese of Wichita

Dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Wichita, In light of the growing concerns regarding the Coronavirus COVID 19 as it relates to Masses and other… Read More

2019 Official Catholic Directory (Kenedy Directory)

Please find linked below the 2019 Official Catholic Directory. 2019 Catholic Directory (Kenedy Directory)