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Project Rachel ministers to those impacted by abortion
There is no stronger voice for the unborn than the Catholic Church. And there is no stronger advocate for forgiveness and healing for those who have been associated with an… Read More
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita Publishes List of Clergy with Substantiated Allegations of Sexual Abuse of a Minor
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
National study associates understanding of the faith with frequency of Mass
Infrequent Mass-goers don’t understand that the bread and wine consecrated at Mass become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ A national study that revealed ignorance by Catholics about… Read More
A Sistine education
Father Matt McGinness, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Wichita, spends a few moments with art historian Elizabeth Lev Tuesday, Aug. 13, before her lecture to a large crowd… Read More
Thousands attend Midwest Catholic Family Conference
Bishop Carl A. Kemme reminded the thousands attending the final Mass at the Midwest Catholic Family Conference about the seven deadly sins: pride, envy, gluttony, lust, anger, sloth, and… Read More
Sonogram leads to a decision for life
Sonogram leads to a decision for life Young mother sees her daughter in utero and says no to abortion Six years ago the Knights of Columbus state council paid for… Read More
Prison ministry gets new chaplain
Fr. Robert Wachter’s ‘parishioners’ are behind locked doors, fences Self-driving cars can’t come soon enough for Father Robert Wachter. In January his odometer rolled up an additional 1,000 miles in… Read More
St. Joseph, Andale, anticipates rededication
St. Joseph, Andale, anticipates rededication The spiritual cross that resulted from a lightning strike last June will be lifted this Lent when parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in Andale rededicate… Read More
Four begin working for the diocese
Four begin working for the diocese Several new employees have recently begun serving the Diocese of Wichita.Mark MillerMark Miller began duties Feb. 11 as the Director of Cemeteries. He succeeds… Read More
Preparing for Holy Saturday
Bishop Carl A. Kemme and Father Gabriel Greer assist catechumen Ha McCosh, a member of Christ the King Parish in Wichita, during one of the three Rites of Election and… Read More
Work continues at Holy Savior
Work continues at Holy Savior Two workers high above the ground on a scissor-lift wait for a beam that is being carried to become part of the superstructure of Holy… Read More
Lent begins with a reminder
Lent begins with a reminder A penitent begins Lent by receiving ashes at a morning Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita Wednesday, March 6, along with… Read More