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Sr. Mary Louise Seiler professes first vows as an IHM
By Sr. Edith Marie Lamborn There was great rejoicing at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Andale on May 3. Sr. Mary Louise Seiler, IHM, professed her first vows into the… Read More
Seven transitional deacons enter life of ordained service
The parallel between the first reading and what was about to happen was apt. Only moments before, Bishop Carl A. Kemme observed, a passage from the Acts of the Apostles… Read More
Bishop urges new priests to embrace humility
Even amid a soggy Memorial Day weekend characterized by repeated – and sometimes vigorous – rainfall, sunshine won out late on the morning of Saturday, May 24 at Wichita’s Cathedral… Read More
Camp Kapaun kicking into gear
As he addressed a few dozen faithful from the Diocese of Wichita amid tufts of cottonwood seeds drifting by in the spring breeze, Bishop Carl A. Kemme marveled that the… Read More
2025 Priest Assignments
En español All appointments effective July 1, 2025 (unless otherwise noted)I. Retirements II. Curia III. Pastors IV. Parochial Vicar V. Chaplains and Special Assignments VI. Special Appointment Mr. Anthony Keiser,… Read More
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