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Society of St. Vincent de Paul seeks to serve Christ through neighbors
By Mary Clarkin Facing eviction or a utility shutoff, the resident opens the door to find a pair of visitors from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. “As… Read More
SEAS middle schoolers hit the streets to help
“As we are out today, and you see people that might not be as clean, they’re talking to themselves, or those types of things, just recognize that each of them… Read More
Totus Tuus fund aims to strengthen one of Diocese of Wichita’s hallmarks
If a special sort of tree bore a bumper crop of both choice apples and select cherries, might it not be worth some extra care, especially if doing so would… Read More
Two diocesan offices relocate
Unseasonably warm temperatures were presumably extra welcome in the beginning of January as two of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s offices – the Office of Marriage and Family Life and… Read More
Fiat Ministries seeks to foster encounters with the Lord
By Grace E. Irion “God is calling you to holiness.” This is the message of Fiat Ministries, an apostolate founded in Wichita that aims to create a culture of discernment,… Read More
Students’ new food pantry receives a surprise boost
Delia Shropshire has a doctorate degree, but on one mid-October day, it didn’t take a Ph.D. to know what to say. Her trip through the Sam’s Club aisles had already… Read More
Magdalen Discipleship Center aims to feed adult faith, fellowship
Catholics are known for perceptible faith expressions such as candles, religious art, and stained glass; as well as “smells and bells” liturgies in which the congregation stands, sits, and kneels;… 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
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
Seeds of faith planted in Saigon bloom in Wichita
How Vanessa Banh came to the United States, experienced snow and tornadoes, and eventually pursued a fuller spiritual life Vanessa Banh had learned – the hard way – not to… Read More
2025 Priest Assignments
En español All appointments effective July 1, 2025 (unless otherwise noted)I. Retirements II. Curia III. Pastors IV. Parochial Vicar V. Chaplains and Special Assignments VI. Special Appointment Mr. Anthony Keiser,… Read More
Called & Gifted helps Catholics know their best ways of serving
Rarely does one recruit a guitar virtuoso to play the tuba or choose the seven-footer to play point guard, and the same is true in the spiritual realm. Evangelizing, seeking… Read More