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Stewardship writer passing the pen
Teacher at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton wrote Bulletin Bits for five years Lisa Coyne’s work was stewardship in service of stewardship. Coyne wrote stewardship “Bulletin Bits” for five years on… Read More
Statement Regarding Rev. Michael Schemm
Today, Rev. Michael Schemm was reinstated to public ministry in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. In October of last year, the diocese received an allegation that Father Schemm, pastor at… Read More
Where to give to help Ukraine
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Here are some places… Read More
Site helps faithful learn more about Year of the Eucharist
A Year of the Eucharist page has been added to the diocesan website, CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org. Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s declaration about the year and his first Year of the Eucharist Pastoral… Read More
St. James, Augusta, hosting monthly 40 Hours devotion
Want to learn more? Visit the Year of the Eucharist page at cdowk.org for an explanation about 40 Hours and a history of the practice. The fruits of 40 Hours… Read More
Holy Family Camp set for June 6-9
Want to attend Holy Family Camp? Those interested in taking part in this year’s camp, to be held Monday through Thursday, June 6-9, at Camp Hiawatha in north Wichita, may… Read More
Over 500 college students attend SEEK event
Over 500 college students from throughout Kansas took part in a regional SEEK event Feb. 4-6 at the Wichita Hyatt Regency Hotel. SEEK is a conference for college students in… Read More
Shroud expert to speak at SLC March 22
Want to see the Shroud presentation? The presentation about the Shroud of Turin will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Spiritual Life Center in… Read More
El Obispo Kemme reflexiona sobre el Año de la Eucaristía
El Obispo Kemme reflexiona sobre el Año de la Eucaristía | Parte 1 Viernes, 4 de febrero de 2022 Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, Al comenzar el Año de… Read More
Prayer & Action teams to evangelize in Wichita and Independence this summer
Want to take part in Prayer & Action? To take part in this year’s Prayer & Action work, visit CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org/faith-formation/prayer-and-action. High school freshmen through senior age youth missionaries will serve… Read More
Our Lady of Lourdes scene is seen by hundreds of passers-by
The Lord giveth Mary Frances Skinner snow and the Lord taketh it away. In the interim, the sculptor gives passers-by a temporary work of art. As the snow fell during… Read More
Irish priests of the diocese to be honored with Celtic cross
Some families held what amounted to a wake just before a young Irish priest set sail for America in the late 1800s and early 1900s. “Many of them felt… Read More