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Bishop to ordain three to priesthood on May 24
In a couple of weeks, three young men are scheduled to join the ranks of priests in the Diocese of Wichita. Bishop Carl A. Kemme will ordain as priests Deacon… Read More
Seven to be ordained to diaconate on May 22
At 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at Wichita’s St. Catherine of Siena Parish, seven young men are set to be ordained as transitional deacons for the Diocese of Wichita:… Read More
Called & Gifted helps Catholics know their best ways of serving
Rarely does one recruit a guitar virtuoso to play the tuba or choose the seven-footer to play point guard, and the same is true in the spiritual realm. Evangelizing, seeking… Read More
First In Love of God and Neighbor Grants to be awarded this summer
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School student Caleb Iseman stacks flats of canned goods before they are trucked to a local food pantry in this file photo. Many parishes serve their… Read More
Bishop consecrates altar, chapel and more at St. Mark Parish
In the homily he delivered during the vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday on Saturday, April 26, Bishop Carl A. Kemme noted that, if his memory and math were correct, then… Read More
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