News Archive

It’s true, Carole Pracht was not playing the organ on the morning of Sunday, June 22, 1980.  Had a doctor’s note been necessary, she presumably could have brought the birth… Read More

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

Versatile as he was, Aaron Snook couldn’t tackle every part of every project. However, even if he couldn’t do the work himself, he always knew someone who could.  That was… Read More

By Joe Buchanan Parishioners at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Council Grove celebrated a return to their newly renovated church for Mass, followed by an indoor parish picnic… Read More

This year Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Wichita will seek to form nearly 10,000 students as missionary disciples alive in their faith. Through the hard work of many families,… Read More

By Michelle Ogden Our parish family at St. Rose of Lima Mt. Vernon has been truly blessed in recent years. Since the completion of a new church in 2021, we… Read More

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

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

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

Players who can field multiple positions on the baseball or softball diamond are said to fulfill a “utility” role. A utility player may chase outfield flies in one game, dive… Read More

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

Across the diocese, something powerful is happening. In small towns and growing suburbs, in aging parishes and vibrant schools, families are coming together to invest in the future of our… Read More