News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
St. Francis Parish ‘rebuilding its house’
Eight centuries ago, Saint Francis of Assisi responded to Jesus’ request to “go rebuild my house.” Now, Saint Francis of Assisi Parish in Wichita is doing just that with its… Read More
Many hands were instrumental in installing Sacred Heart’s ‘new’ organ
Organ blessing, concert Sunday, July 9 Sacred Heart Parish will host a solemn vespers and blessing of its organ at 4 p.m. Sunday, July 9. A short concert will follow… Read More
New senior hospital at the Catholic Care Center blessed
Fr. Christopher Martin blessed the St. Veronica Senior Behavioral Health Hospital at the Catholic Care Center Thursday evening, June 29. Fr. Martin is the center’s chaplain. The hospital serves seniors… Read More
Diving into fun – annual camp changes venue but joy remains
This year’s Holy Family Camp was new, even for the veteran campers. Kris Decker, the camp coordinator, said the campers and volunteers were excited last week about the new campsite,… Read More
Herington post office named after Fr. Kapaun
The U.S. Post Office in Herington, Kansas, was renamed in honor of Captain Emil J. Kapaun in a ceremony Tuesday afternoon, May 30, in front of the post office. Herington… Read More
Principals end the year by looking forward
Janet Eaton reminded the 46 school administrators of diocesan Catholic schools that the purpose of a Catholic school isn’t so much about the alphabet wall strip as much as the… Read More
2023 Priest Assignments
Please keep all our priests in your prayers. Changes will go into effect June 27, 2023 unless otherwise noted.
Four ordained transitional deacons
The four seminarians who replied “present” last Saturday made more than a physical transition from their pew to the sanctuary, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said, their simple acknowledgment had… Read More
Fr. Kapaun remembered on the anniversary of his death
Video biography of Fr. Kapaun released The Knights of Columbus have released a 15-minute video biography about Fr. Emil Kapaun and how Columbia Magazine is connected to recent revelations about… Read More
Blessed Sacrament students learn – about life, love
Most students aren’t sure what they want to major in after they graduate from high school. Alison Moore knew exactly what she wanted to do. And 28 years later she… Read More
Seminarians ready for their ordination
Four seminarians will be ordained transitional deacons for the Diocese of Wichita at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 27, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. Caleb Kuestersteffen Caleb… Read More
Fr. Arnold’s signed sermons speak volumes
Nearly all of the seminarians studying for the Diocese of Wichita learn Spanish because of the number of native Spanish speakers in the diocese. Seminarian Seth Arnold felt a call… Read More