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Diocese of Wichita Youth
Middle schoolers start school year with retreats by Fiat Ministries

By Grace E. Irion In late August, 157 eighth graders from three schools gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church to hear the truth of their identity: they are… Read More

Inclusive Totus Tuus experiment proves successful

Like a football coach who prepares his team for a challenging opponent only to find his squad leading by several touchdowns in the final minutes, Jessica Lopez could scarcely fathom… Read More

Diocese’s Catholic schools ready for cell phone ban

It was more than a decade ago when Principal Brenda Hickok decided cell phones and Schulte’s St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School did not mix.  All public and private accredited… Read More

Saints to hit the stage in original Lolek production debut

Off the rack can be great, but nothing fits like a tailored outfit. Then there’s the satisfaction associated with the shelf or cabinet that was specially designed for a particular… Read More

Diamond stewardship characterizes Harters’ legacy

Blessed Sacrament hit a home run with longtime volunteer Pat Harter! Pat has volunteered for the past 50 years, making sure boys and girls spend their summers enjoying America’s favorite… Read More

Event helps Totus Tuus carry on its mission from God 

“We’re on a mission from God.” That was the explanation characters Jake and Ellwood Blues used when they needed to cut to the chase in the classic 1980 musical comedy… Read More

St. Peter, Schulte, productions go for the gusto

Maybe you’ve been at a youth sporting event, concert, or theater production in support of a kid you love, and at some point, a sneaking suspicion – almost too good… Read More

SEAS middle schoolers hit the streets to help

“As we are out today, and you see people that might not be as clean, they’re talking to themselves, or those types of things, just recognize that each of them… Read More

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

Eagle Scout project yields slingshot range at Camp Kapaun

Eucharistic adoration and Ninjas. It’s tough to narrow down the best experiences Bishop Carroll Catholic High School sophomore Holden Dible has enjoyed over the years at Camp Totus Tuus, but… 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

Students’ new food pantry receives a surprise boost

Delia Shropshire has a doctorate degree, but on one mid-October day, it didn’t take a Ph.D. to know what to say. Her trip through the Sam’s Club aisles had already… Read More