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Bishop proclaims diocesan Year of St. Joseph
Bishop Carl A. Kemme invited the faithful of the Diocese of Wichita to join him in intense prayer and frequent fasting in a petition to God to send the Holy… Read More
Holy Savior Parish kicks off second phase of building project
Father James Billinger hopes he can put away his hardhat in early 2022. The pastor of Holy Savior Parish in Wichita said earlier this month that the parish kicked off… Read More
YMCA offering lessons for special needs
Optimists sponsoring lessons that may save the life of a young child It looks like a lot of warm, watery fun as the winter winds blow outside, but the Adaptive… Read More
Bishops issue statement about the creation of vaccines
Bishop Kemme’s comment about the statement As bishop of the Diocese of Wichita, I endorse the joint statement of Archbishop Naumann, chair of the Committee for Pro-Life Activities and Bishop… Read More
The Year of St. Joseph begins Dec. 8
Bishop Kemme hopes St. Joseph will be an example for men, the diocesan family Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s decision to dedicate 2021 to the patronage of St. Joseph has a… Read More
St. Mary’s, Derby, students feed the hungry
Record set in food drive as students get a better understanding about stewardship way of life DERBY – St. Mary Catholic School students competed last month in a food drive… Read More
Fr. John Mannion asked that the faithful be evangelized at his funeral
Fr. John Patrick Mannion is evangelizing even after his passing. “Fr. Mannion left very clear instructions concerning his funeral Mass,” Father Patrick York said at the funeral homily Tuesday morning… Read More
The Diner an oasis in a food desert
Want to help with the Diner’s food pantry? Those interested in donating to help The Lord’s Diner Food Pantry, may call Sarah at 316-266-4966 or email beth@TheLordsDiner.org. The need is greatest… Read More
Spreading the word about Fr. Kapaun
Director of the diocesan Fr. Kapaun Guild to be a guest Nov. 11 on EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa Scott Carter probably won’t take the cardboard cutout of Fr.… Read More
Guadalupe Clinic gets a new director of nursing
Pam Kramer returned to Wichita in August to be close to family and so she wouldn’t have to be a long-distance grandmother. Her move also means a short drive from… Read More
Pray because Jesus prayed, bishop explains at service for our country
We pray because Jesus prayed, Bishop Carl A. Kemme explained at a Prayer for Our Country service Saturday morning, Oct. 24, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in… Read More
Getting the Word out to those behind bars
St. Dismas Ministry barred from sending in volunteers during the crisis Want to help? Those who would like to organize a bible drive in their parish or among friends may… Read More