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Digging into a document: A Q&A with Fr. Jarrod Lies
Editor’s Note: The Diocese of Wichita’s Office of Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship has released the “Discipleship Lived in Stewardship” document, which can be viewed here. To better understand the document,… Read More
Bishop’s leadership team strives to discern, heed divine direction
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is making a concerted effort to – in the words of Bishop Carl A. Kemme – “restore the initiative to God.” Put another way: “Don’t… Read More
Sabbatical allows Fr. Ben Nguyen time for renewal
For 11 years, Wichita’s St. Anthony Parish was Fr. Ben Nguyen’s home, community, and responsibility. So when he completed his assignment as pastor there at the end of June, he… Read More
July grants go out from In Love of God and Neighbor Fund
The impact of the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign continues to be felt across the Diocese of Wichita through the work of the In Love of God and… Read More
Sacred Heart enthroned in numerous Clonmel households
In its narration of the Last Supper, the 13th chapter of the Gospel of John recounts the Beloved Disciple leaning back and resting his head on Jesus’ chest. Many members… Read More
Blessed Sacrament starts a countdown to 100 years
Wichita’s Blessed Sacrament Parish celebrated the 99th anniversary of its founding on Sunday, June 28. During the 9 a.m. Mass, Bishop Carl A. Kemme marked the occasion, and during his… Read More
Elliot retiring after decades of restoration craftsmanship
By Robert Elliot I often view myself as a footnote to history, though a privileged one. My hands have worked in the homes of billionaires, grand hotels, and resorts. That… Read More
Coffeyville’s Holy Name School closes after 109 faithful years
Following 109 years of Catholic education in Coffeyville, Holy Name Catholic School concluded its school operations at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Nevertheless, parish leaders say the school… Read More
Diamond stewardship characterizes Harters’ legacy
Blessed Sacrament hit a home run with longtime volunteer Pat Harter! Pat has volunteered for the past 50 years, making sure boys and girls spend their summers enjoying America’s favorite… Read More
Cancer survivor honors Blessed Mother through statue at Church of the Magdalen
By Cynthia Nastars I went on a Prayer and Action mission trip in the summer of 2014 as a chaperone for the youth from Wichita’s St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. At… Read More
Each Parish should be Trinitarian
Every vehicle has a motor. Every computer has a CPU. Every football team has a coach. So what is the central mystery of our faith? Is it the Eucharist? The… Read More
Stewardship integrating evangelistic emphasis
In the Old Testament, the Prophet Ezekiel found himself in a wasteland littered with the desiccated remains of long-perished Israelites, recounted Catholic Diocese of Wichita Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and… Read More