News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Bishops issue statement about the creation of vaccines
Bishop Kemme’s comment about the statement As bishop of the Diocese of Wichita, I endorse the joint statement of Archbishop Naumann, chair of the Committee for Pro-Life Activities and Bishop… Read More
The Year of St. Joseph begins Dec. 8
Bishop Kemme hopes St. Joseph will be an example for men, the diocesan family Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s decision to dedicate 2021 to the patronage of St. Joseph has a… Read More
St. Mary’s, Derby, students feed the hungry
Record set in food drive as students get a better understanding about stewardship way of life DERBY – St. Mary Catholic School students competed last month in a food drive… Read More
Fr. John Mannion asked that the faithful be evangelized at his funeral
Fr. John Patrick Mannion is evangelizing even after his passing. “Fr. Mannion left very clear instructions concerning his funeral Mass,” Father Patrick York said at the funeral homily Tuesday morning… Read More
The Diner an oasis in a food desert
Want to help with the Diner’s food pantry? Those interested in donating to help The Lord’s Diner Food Pantry, may call Sarah at 316-266-4966 or email [email protected]. The need is greatest… Read More
Spreading the word about Fr. Kapaun
Director of the diocesan Fr. Kapaun Guild to be a guest Nov. 11 on EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa Scott Carter probably won’t take the cardboard cutout of Fr.… Read More
Guadalupe Clinic gets a new director of nursing
Pam Kramer returned to Wichita in August to be close to family and so she wouldn’t have to be a long-distance grandmother. Her move also means a short drive from… Read More
Pray because Jesus prayed, bishop explains at service for our country
We pray because Jesus prayed, Bishop Carl A. Kemme explained at a Prayer for Our Country service Saturday morning, Oct. 24, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in… Read More
Getting the Word out to those behind bars
St. Dismas Ministry barred from sending in volunteers during the crisis Want to help? Those who would like to organize a bible drive in their parish or among friends may… Read More
Fr. Jerry Beat laid to rest
Father Jerry Beat was the second priest of the Diocese of Wichita that Bishop Carl A. Kemme met. In the mid-1990s, years before he received that phone call from… Read More
A road taken and traveled together
Bishop Kemme blesses couples at annual Wedding Anniversary Mass Bishop Carl A. Kemme reminded the couples at the annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, Oct. 11, about Robert Frost’s poem… Read More
A Madonna ‘fiat’ painting for the diocese
Local artist creates an image of Our Blessed Mother pondering her answer to the angel Gabriel Jim Simpson studied hundreds of images of the Blessed Virgin Mary before touching his… Read More