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