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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
Diocesan campaign will address local needs and strengthen parishes
Wave One parishes identify projects for “Parish Needs” funding The One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign has officially kicked off in 19 parishes across the diocese. The early response… Read More
Fr. Emil J. Kapaun memorial statue approved for Kansas State Capitol
On March 22, 2024, Governor Laura Kelly approved and signed Kansas Bill 431, directing the capitol preservation committee to place a permanent memorial in the Kansas capitol building honoring Servant… Read More
Weather School Closures | Tuesday 1/16/2024
All Wichita metro Catholic Elementary and High Schools will be closed, on January 16th, 2024 due to severe weather and below-zero temperatures.
Weather School Closures and Delays | Tuesday 1/9/2024
All metro Catholic Elementary and High Schools will be closed today, January 9th, 2024 due to severe weather. This includes the cancellation of the scholar’s bowl and all CSAL evening… Read More
School Closures due to Weather | 1/5/2024
Good Morning to all parents in the Wichita Metro area of the diocese. The majority of the metro Catholic schools will be open today. These three schools in the Wichita… Read More
Statement on Fiducia Supplicans for the Diocese of Wichita
Dear People of God in the Diocese of Wichita, In light of the recent Declaration Fiducia Supplicans, issued on December 18, 2023, and signed by Pope Francis, I join my… Read More
Important Message regarding Annual Mass for Life
On Thursday, October 5th, the Catholic Diocese of Wichita was notified by the City of Wichita that our Mass for Life and street closure for that Mass had been objected… Read More
International Religious Summit on Migration
We Are All America On April 27 and 28, 2023, Sr. Rosa Linda López Rocha, Missionary Catechist of the Poor, who currently serves in the Hispanic Ministry of… Read More