News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
At the helm of Catholic Charities; Kennedy reflecting on the stewardship of the ministry
Traci Kennedy is using the skills she honed at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in new her role as executive director of Catholic Charities. “I truly think the Lord put me… Read More
Pilgrims walking with Fr. Kapaun
France, Spain, and Portugal have the Camino de Santiago. The Midwest has the Kansas Camino. Scott Carter, the coordinator of the Father Kapaun Guild, said the Fr. Kapaun Pilgrimage, a… Read More
WSU students to focus on Jesus next fall
Four from among the hundreds of seniors graduating this year from Wichita State University are at peace. They’ve found work. They’ll be working for the Lord. The foursome will pack… Read More
Weekly podcast by priests: a shout out to potential seminarians
Want to listen to the podcast? The weekly “about four o’clock” podcast is available from all podcast outlets. They are released on Mondays and are about 30 minutes long. Recent… Read More
Pray for those who have been sexually abused, bishop asks at special Mass
Want to hear the bishop’s homily? Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s homily of Sunday, April 23, is available on Church of the Blessed Sacrament’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/BlessedSacrament. Bishop Carl A. Kemme… Read More
Bishop Kemme: Christ’s tomb is our door to a new life
The fundamental meaning of Easter Sunday is found in an ancient hymn, Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those attending the Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate… Read More
Family chosen for this year’s Apostle Build
A family has been chosen for Apostle Build 2023. The recipient is Amanda Martinez, a teacher and a cook at KinderCare, where she has been working for 15 years. Amanda… Read More
IHMs mark 25 years of teaching in Hutchinson
By Sr. Marie Bernadette The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are celebrating 25 years of teaching in Hutchinson. After the repeated invitation of Bishop Eugene Gerber, Mother M.… Read More
Chrism Mass brings the diocese together, bishop says
Ten priests honored at Chrism Mass Ten priests of the Diocese of Wichita celebrated jubilees of their ordinations at the Chrism Mass Tuesday, April 4, at the Cathedral of the… Read More
Fr. David Voss following the boot steps of Fr. Emil Kapaun
Fr. David Voss’ friends and family were concerned about basic training after he told them Bishop Carl A. Kemme had approved his request to follow Fr. Emil Kapaun’s footsteps into… Read More
Diocesan Catholic schools seeking teachers
Interested in teaching? If you or anyone you know might be interested in teaching in the Diocese of Wichita, call the Catholic School Office at 316-269-3950. Teacher openings can be… Read More
Lord’s Diner south site now serving on plates
Want to volunteer to serve the hungry? Those who wish to volunteer for The Lord’s Diner locations in Wichita may contact Mary Claire at [email protected] or at 316-266-4966. To volunteer… Read More