Wichita native named archbishop of Kansas City, Kansas

During the April 8 press conference introducing him as the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas, Bishop Shawn McKnight expressed satisfaction that he would soon return to… Read More

Supporting the Diocese of Wichita’s future: Planned Gifts Provide a way to expand impact of Fully Alive! Campaign

As the third and final wave of the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign unfolds across the Diocese of Wichita this spring, the work of strengthening our faith community… Read More

Cathedral overflows for Holy Hour of Reparation

Considering that Christians follow a Lord who transformed the worst event in history – his passion and death – with his resurrection and ascension, it arguably should surprise no one… Read More

Prayer and Action a transformative ministry for all it touches

In 2025, Prayer and Action in the Diocese of Wichita will run three weeks, for which openings remain for June 8-13 and June 15-20. Learn more and register at https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org/faith-formation/prayer-and-action/.… Read More

Camp Kapaun inspired by a venerable spirit

The Diocese of Wichita has long dreamed of owning a space where families and young people can step away from the distractions of everyday life and encounter Christ in the… Read More

Kolbe retreat prompts many prisoners to pursue Catholic faith

By Cindy Kellick Kolbe Prison Ministries held a retreat at the Winfield Correctional facility on Feb. 28-March 2, the first retreat of its kind in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita.… Read More

Pilgrims from Lyons walk 75 miles to honor God, Fr. Kapaun, Fr. Padilla

By Tom EngellandThe idea was inspired by seminarian Deacon Nicholas Samsel, who spent his summer as a deacon in Rice County. He thought a pilgrimage for the men and young… Read More

Conference draws more than 600 beloved daughters

“I’ve been thinking about delivering this in an Australian accent,” Sr. Bethany Madonna quipped to the attendees assembled for the Diocese of Wichita’s Inaugural Catholic Women’s Conference, held Saturday, March… Read More

St. Patrick Parish unbowed by vandalism

en español Extensive vandalism to the sanctuary did not prevent St. Patrick Parish from celebrating its scheduled Saturday evening and Sunday morning masses. Moreover, says St. Patrick Pastor Fr. Jorge… Read More

Pope deems Fr. Emil Kapaun ‘Venerable’

That’s Venerable Emil Kapaun to you – and all his friends. That’s because Pope Francis, though hospitalized with pneumonia, elevated Fr. Kapaun to that official status on the night of… Read More

Bishop’s Ash Wednesday message: What is God asking of you? 

Editor’s Note: Bishop Carl A Kemme issued the following Ash Wednesday message to the faithful of the Diocese of Wichita. Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, we enter the… 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