News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Bishop Kemme: Diocese is at a crossroads
About the Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass celebrates the unity of the priests of the diocese with their bishop. During the Mass the bishop blesses the Oil of Catechumens, the… Read More
Santa Margarita María abre su nueva Capilla de Adoración Eucarística
Foto: El Obispo Carl A. Kemme habla a los feligreses de Santa Margarita María durante la bendición de su nueva capilla de adoración el 19 de marzo (Advance foto) El… Read More
Woman joins church, brings in family
She made the ‘mistake’ of reading Catholic books written by Catholics Cassia Williams’ family, although hesitant about her decision to become Catholic, graciously attended the Holy Saturday service at the… Read More
Vet who spent time in POW camp with Father Kapaun visits diocese
Joe Ramirez visited the Diocese of Wichita last month. A statue outside of St. John Nepomucene Church in Pilsen depicting Father Emil Kapaun assisting a wounded soldier was inspired by… Read More
Msgr. William Carr served the diocese for over 60 years
The body of Msgr. William Carr is carried to a hearse after a funeral Mass Thursday, March 28, at the Cathedral. A brief slideshow is available below and at YouTube.com/DioceseofWichita.… Read More
Diocesan priests recall memories of Msgr. William Carr
Msgr. William Carr was a priest of the diocese for over 60 years. Several priests of the diocese shared their thoughts and feelings about Msgr. Carr, after his passing. Fr.… Read More
Focus on vocations
Father Chad Arnold, above, and Father Todd J. Shepherd participate in Vocations Day activities Thursday, March 7, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in South Hutchinson. Several religious orders also… Read More
Diocesan youth meet for annual DCYC
Carrie Ann Ford of Buffalo, New York, was the keynote speaker for the DCYC weekend. The event was held at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel at Eisenhower National Airport in… Read More
Prison ministry gets new chaplain
Fr. Robert Wachter’s ‘parishioners’ are behind locked doors, fences Self-driving cars can’t come soon enough for Father Robert Wachter. In January his odometer rolled up an additional 1,000 miles in… Read More
St. Joseph, Andale, anticipates rededication
The spiritual cross that resulted from a lightning strike last June will be lifted this Lent when parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in Andale rededicate their renovated church. Last summer’s… Read More
Four begin working for the diocese
Several new employees have recently begun serving the Diocese of Wichita. Mark Miller Mark Miller began duties Feb. 11 as the Director of Cemeteries. He succeeds Jim Sheldon who is… Read More