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St. Gianna’s daughter also points to her father’s example
As she grew up, Gianna Emanuela Molla wrestled with the thought that she was the reason her mother, Gianna Beretta Molla, was not around. The daughter knew her mother had,… Read More
Hawkins provides a pro-life primer: Nationwide pro-life activist instructs conference audience how to make a simple, sound argument against abortion
The basic pro-life position is easily summarized, Kristan Hawkins told attendees at the 2026 Midwest Catholic Family Conference: • It is always wrong to intentionally kill a human being. •… Read More
Connection adds depth and texture to pro-life perspective
By Heather Wiens When I became Executive Director of A Better Choice this spring, it felt like a confirmation of a calling God had been forming in me for years.… 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
Diocese’s pro-lifers to witness in D.C., Topeka
When seven buses carrying about 400 people depart Wichita for Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Jan. 20, they will continue a longstanding tradition. Bonnie Toombs, who directs the Catholic Diocese of… Read More
Bishop reflects on death penalty
Editor’s Note: Bishop Carl A Kemme issued the following statement to the faithful of the Diocese of Wichita: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Church has always proclaimed the… Read More
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
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
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