Matt Vainer's Posts

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 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

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 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

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

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

  On September 19th, 2019, the Catholic Diocese of Wichita published a list of diocesan clergy against whom an allegation of sexual abuse of a minor has been substantiated. This… Read More

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 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 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Recently, I promulgated a new Pastoral Vision, Mission and three overarching Priorities for the Diocese… Read More