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New church planned for Fort Scott
One hurdle in getting the parishioners of Mary Queen of Angels Parish in Fort Scott back into a church is now behind all the parties involved: the negotiations between the… Read More
Catholic School Office announces teacher awards
Several diocesan Catholic school teachers were honored with annual awards during Catholic Schools Week Jan. 29-Feb. 4. St. Kateri Tekakwitha Teacher Award Julie Stuckey, a resource teacher from St. Peter… Read More
Serrans to celebrate 75th anniversary on Thursday, March 9
By Fr. Ken Schuckman The Downtown Serra Club of Wichita will commemorate its 75th anniversary as a club of Serra International Thursday, March 9. In preparation for the event, Serrans… Read More
Embracing Apostolic Courage as We Plan for the Future
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This is an exciting time in the Diocese of Wichita! Together, we are renewing our commitment to live boldly as missionary disciples. We are… Read More
Pro-life fervor continues among youth post-Roe
Roe v. Wade may be overturned but the pro-life work isn’t close to being done, says Bonnie Toombs. Over 580 pilgrims who traveled by bus to the March for Life… Read More
Glick passing the reins of Catholic Charities
Traci Kennedy began as executive director of Charities Wednesday After 14 years at Catholic Charities, including the past six as executive director, the retiring Wendy Glick can sum up her… Read More
Totus Tuus almost totally full
The wait list for the girls camps is up to about 30 names, she added. “And that’s after we took 12 more kids this summer for each camp.” She said… Read More
Distinguished Catholic School of Excellence Awards announced
Five schools in the Diocese of Wichita have received Distinguished Catholic School of Excellence Awards this year. Catholic Culture Distinguished School of Excellence Award St. Joseph Catholic School in Ost… Read More
Fr. Mendam adapting at St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Climate here is colder but parishioners warmly welcome him Fr. Bhaskar Mendam knew he was in Kansas when he looked out his window several weeks ago and saw a snow-covered… Read More
Bishop Kemme celebrates funeral Mass for Pope Benedict XVI
It’s difficult to reduce Pope Benedict XVI’s career to one theme, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in a homily Thursday evening, Jan. 5, during a Mass for the pope in… Read More
Bishop: Make the Mass the bedrock of our faith
Those who gazed upon the nativity scene on Christmas Eve at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception were much like those who pondered in awe of the infant Jesus… Read More
Tens of thousands pay last respects to Pope Benedict
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Tens of thousands of people streamed through St. Peter’s Basilica to pay their last respects to the late Pope Benedict XVI. While Rome authorities had predicted… Read More