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Mysteries of the rosary adorn the hallways of Bel Aire’s Resurrection Catholic School
Elizabeth (aged but pregnant) takes young Mary (also with child) by the hand as her other arm reaches around to embrace the Blessed Mother, who is draped in a blue… Read More
Faith carries Le through war and POW camp to USA
Night was the worst, recounts St. Margaret Mary Parishioner Thanh Van Le. Unlike their Khmer Rouge counterparts in Cambodia – who acted in the open under broad daylight – Vietnamese… Read More
Seminars invite faithful to consider their plans with a Catholic view
For many, conversations about estate planning can easily be postponed. Few are eager to tackle a task often considered uncomfortable, intimidating, or perhaps meant for someone at a different stage… Read More
More than 600 people set to join the Church
More than 250 men and women took an important step in accepting the Father’s invitation to become his adopted sons and daughters and to strive to live the Catholic faith… Read More
El Dorado’s St. John the Evangelist Parish enters new era
The dedication of an altar and renovated sanctuary – such as was done on Saturday, Feb. 21 at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in El Dorado – is no… Read More
McDonough, Stefanick to highlight Catholic Men’s Conference
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita 2026 Men’s Conference is not only about what happens at the altar and podium, reflects Anthony Keiser who – along with his leadership roles at… Read More
Trio’s journey takes them to Mass at every parish in diocese
By Dick Pavelski, This is a story about companionship with God and friends. I am a parishioner at Wichita’s St. Francis of Assisi Parish and have known Marc Kessinger and… Read More
A woman recounts post-abortion healing through Rachel’s Vineyard, Project Rachel
Editor’s note: The following article was submitted to the Catholic Advance through the Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s Project Rachel Ministry. I had an abortion when I was 15. I had… Read More
Totus Tuus fund aims to strengthen one of Diocese of Wichita’s hallmarks
If a special sort of tree bore a bumper crop of both choice apples and select cherries, might it not be worth some extra care, especially if doing so would… Read More
St. Francis of Assisi invites faithful as jubilee pilgrims
Although the Jubilee Year of Hope ended on Jan. 6, a different celebration marking a giant of Church history is in effect now, and a west Wichita parish is seeking… Read More
Eyeing the future, St. Rose of Lima, Mt. Vernon, breaks ground on discipleship center
By Michelle Ogden On Sunday, Feb. 15, many parishioners from St. Rose of Lima, Mt. Vernon, gathered with grateful hearts as Bishop Carl Kemme joined us to celebrate the groundbreaking… Read More
Let your light shine
I have always been a bit afraid of the dark. As a kid, I wouldn’t enter the basement until I reached around and flipped on the light. I am better… Read More