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A birth mother shares her story
By Dee I am a birth mother who sits in the pew at Mass. I am the woman who placed my child for adoption more than 40 years ago. My… Read More
Diocese launches prayer campaign to oppose new abortion clinic
By Bonnie Toombs All the faithful across the Catholic Diocese of Wichita are invited and encouraged to participate in a diocesan-wide prayer campaign for the closure of Wichita’s newest abortion… Read More
What does the Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship do?
Editor’s Note: This spring, when Bishop Carl A. Kemme announced 2025 priest assignments for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Fr. John Jirak was appointed vicar general and moderator of the… Read More
What does a vicar for priests do? A Q&A with Fr. David Lies
Editor’s Note: This spring, when Bishop Carl A. Kemme announced 2025 priest assignments for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Fr. John Jirak was appointed vicar general and moderator of the… Read More
What does a vicar general do? A Q&A with Fr. John Jirak
Editor’s Note: This spring, when Bishop Carl A. Kemme announced 2025 priest assignments for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Fr. John Jirak was appointed vicar general and moderator of the… Read More
Meyers say the search for a faithful and happy life can be an arduous, but fulfilling, journey
There was no addiction, abuse, or infidelity. Both spouses were sincerely striving to live out their shared Catholic faith. Husband, wife, and kids were all in good health. They were… Read More
Sidewalk Advocates for Life get some help with helping
By Taylor Wegerer Although Wichita has a longstanding and tragic reputation for attracting significant numbers of women from out of state who are seeking abortions, recent trends strongly suggest that… Read More
What’s it like being a Sidewalk Advocate for Life?
by Colleen Ostermann In his mercy, the Lord pours out his graces to his children on the sidewalks outside abortion facilities. It can be daunting to try to reach a… Read More
Statement from Bishop Carl A. Kemme on the Passing of Pope Francis
It is with profound sorrow and deep faith in the Resurrection that I share the news of the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. The Catholic Diocese of Wichita… Read More
From the Archives: Andale parish provides land, home for a family of WWII refugees
By Christopher M. Riggs The faithful of the Diocese of Wichita sent soldiers and nurses to Europe during World War II. After the war, they sent tons of food and… Read More
Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in Rome issues Decree naming Father Emil Kapaun Venerable
En español Good news from Rome: Father Kapaun has been named Venerable! Bishop Carl Kemme is pleased to announce that on February 24, 2025, Pope Francis authorized the promulgation of… Read More
Catholic Advance editor retires after 36 years
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