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Organization boosts Catholic schools’ ability to serve all
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
Explosion of growth continues for Mt. Vernon’s St. Rose of Lima
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
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
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
Davidson looks back on decades at Holy Family
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
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
Parish projects bring Fully Alive! Campaign to life across diocese
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
First In Love of God and Neighbor Grants to be awarded this summer
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School student Caleb Iseman stacks flats of canned goods before they are trucked to a local food pantry in this file photo. Many parishes serve their… Read More
Bishop consecrates altar, chapel and more at St. Mark Parish
In the homily he delivered during the vigil of Divine Mercy Sunday on Saturday, April 26, Bishop Carl A. Kemme noted that, if his memory and math were correct, then… Read More
Pilgrims from Lyons walk 75 miles to honor God, Fr. Kapaun, Fr. Padilla
By Tom EngellandThe idea was inspired by seminarian Deacon Nicholas Samsel, who spent his summer as a deacon in Rice County. He thought a pilgrimage for the men and young… Read More
St. Patrick Parish unbowed by vandalism
en español Extensive vandalism to the sanctuary did not prevent St. Patrick Parish from celebrating its scheduled Saturday evening and Sunday morning masses. Moreover, says St. Patrick Pastor Fr. Jorge… Read More