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National Make a Will Month invites wise stewards to leave their legacies
August is National Make a Will Month, a helpful reminder to reflect on how we can be good stewards of the gifts God has given us – not only during… Read More
Holy Family Camp returns to its overnight roots
Any extensive inventory of all the qualities, quirks, ministries, and culture that help to characterize the Catholic Diocese of Wichita is a tall order, but anyone who sets out to… Read More
St. Peter, Schulte, demonstrates graces of adoration
Certain tasks, events, and workouts often look better in hindsight. Essentially, life is full of instances in which it feels more satisfying to have done something than to be doing… Read More
Meyers say the search for a faithful and happy life can be an arduous, but fulfilling, journey
There was no addiction, abuse, or infidelity. Both spouses were sincerely striving to live out their shared Catholic faith. Husband, wife, and kids were all in good health. They were… Read More
Adoration Under the Stars draws the faithful
By Jillian Lange The scene was picturesque. A hazy Kansas sunset and endless fields framed the large stone crucifix in the cemetery of St. Joseph Parish in Ost. More than… Read More
In Love of God and Neighbor: New fund brings hope to poor across the diocese
Although the final results of the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign won’t be formally announced until September, the faithful across the Diocese of Wichita are already witnessing the… Read More
Midwest Catholic Family Conference to hit 25
A quarter of a century ago, Wichita hosted the first Midwest Catholic Family Conference. The event will be strong as ever in 2025, says Conference Director Kathleen Timmermeyer. Moreover, she… Read More
The view from Rome looks to the heartland
Diocese of Wichita’s Fr. Ben Sawyer presents at “Joyful Priests” event to clergy from around the worldHis fellow priest from the Catholic Diocese of Wichita fit the bill, and so… Read More
Sr. Mary Louise Seiler professes first vows as an IHM
By Sr. Edith Marie Lamborn There was great rejoicing at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Andale on May 3. Sr. Mary Louise Seiler, IHM, professed her first vows into the… Read More
Seven transitional deacons enter life of ordained service
The parallel between the first reading and what was about to happen was apt. Only moments before, Bishop Carl A. Kemme observed, a passage from the Acts of the Apostles… Read More
Bishop urges new priests to embrace humility
Even amid a soggy Memorial Day weekend characterized by repeated – and sometimes vigorous – rainfall, sunshine won out late on the morning of Saturday, May 24 at Wichita’s Cathedral… Read More
Camp Kapaun kicking into gear
As he addressed a few dozen faithful from the Diocese of Wichita amid tufts of cottonwood seeds drifting by in the spring breeze, Bishop Carl A. Kemme marveled that the… Read More