News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Funds from diocesan campaign will bolster local parish outreach
Caring for those in need lies at the heart of the Church’s mission. Here in the Diocese of Wichita, we have a long history of reaching out to the poor… Read More
From romance to roast: Couple brews up pro-life venture with new coffee business
Need some java?To purchase Fiat Coffee visit fiat-coffee.com. Shipping is free for orders over $49. Holy Trinity Catholic bookstore stocks the coffee. A coffee shop in Colwich will soon serve… Read More
Disciple of Saint Padre Pio plans to walk to Beloit from Wichita
David Weldon has always been captivated by pilgrimages. He is intrigued by documentaries about the Camino de Santiago and has walked the Kansas Camino, a 60-mile pilgrimage from Wichita to… Read More
Fr. Michael Peltzer dies April 9 at age 70
Bishop Carl A. Kemme expressed his deep and profound gratitude at Fr. Michael Peltzer’s funeral for the way he persevered as a priest, joining his infirmities and sufferings with those… Read More
Bishop Kemme reflects on the significance of Fully Alive! campaign
Dear Friends in Christ,As we celebrate the joy of Christ’s resurrection, we reflect on the many blessings we have received. The prayers and sacrifices of those who came before us… Read More
Bishop consecrates holy oils at Chrism Mass
Bishop Carl A. Kemme welcomed those visiting from the 90 parishes of the Diocese of Wichita at the Mass of Chrism on Tuesday, March 26, in the Cathedral of the… Read More
Six seminarians installed as Reader, two as Acolyte at annual Mass of Institution
Bishop Carl A. Kemme installed eight seminarians at a Mass of Institution for Readers and Acolytes Monday evening, March 25, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. Installed… Read More
Fully Alive! campaign set to kick off in Wave One parishes
We need your help. Name the new campground.The Diocese of Wichita recently purchased a camp property in Reno County with support from the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! campaign.… Read More
Butker points to God for his gifts
A sell-out crowd isn’t unusual for three-time Super Bowl Champion Harrison Butker. But the crowd on Saturday, March 2, wasn’t there to watch him score for the Kansas City Chiefs,… Read More
Conference was a dream come true for Bishop Kemme
The Men’s Conference Saturday, March 2, at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Wichita was a dream come true for Bishop Carl A. Kemme. Not because he was able to… Read More
Registration open for the Kansas Camino
Want to walk the pilgrimage?For details or to register for the Father Kapaun Pilgrimage visit frkapaun.org or email [email protected]. Those unable to walk the entire pilgrimage are also invited. Those… Read More
Bishop shares the sorrow of parents and families who have lost a child
Losing a loved one to death is an experience everyone has or will have, Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those attending a Mass of Remembrance Sunday, March 10, at St.… Read More