News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Bishop thanks seminarians for their courage
Bishop Carl A. Kemme thanked the 28 seminarians living in the St. Joseph House of Formation for their courage at a Mass on Wednesday, Aug. 16, marking the beginning of… Read More
Fr Altman Visit Not Approved by Diocese of Wichita
The Diocese of Wichita was notified of a social advertisement for an event in the Diocese of Wichita, featuring Father James Altman, priest of the Diocese of Lacrosse, Wisconsin… Read More
Herington post office named after Fr. Kapaun
The U.S. Post Office in Herington, Kansas, was renamed in honor of Captain Emil J. Kapaun in a ceremony Tuesday afternoon, May 30, in front of the post office. Herington… Read More
Bishop Kemme: Christ’s tomb is our door to a new life
The fundamental meaning of Easter Sunday is found in an ancient hymn, Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those attending the Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate… Read More
Catholic Care Center to open a senior behavioral health hospital
St. Veronica will be a 20-bed hospital for those with memory care issues The Catholic Care Center will expand its mission of caring with the launch of its new senior… Read More
O’Malley: Renew the church by living the Eucharist
Timothy O’Malley recalled comments made several years ago by Vatican affairs journalist John Allen during a presentation Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Church of the Magdalen in Wichita. After Allen’s… Read More
Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s Statement on the Upcoming Value Them Both Amendment
Very soon, on August 2nd, the people of Kansas will vote on the state constitutional Amendment VALUE THEM BOTH. The passing of this CRITICAL amendment will return the abortion… Read More
Diocese teaming up with the Midwest Catholic Family Conference this summer for a Eucharistic Congress
The Diocese of Wichita is teaming up with the Midwest Catholic Family Conference this summer for a Eucharist-centered weekend Aug. 5-7. Jake Samour, director of the Office of Marriage and… Read More
Winter Weather Information for 10/27 | Diocese of Wichita Schools & Chancery Office
Due to the inclement weather and unsafe road conditions, the Catholic Diocese of Wichita schools will be closed tomorrow, Wed. 2/2. The Catholic Diocese of Wichita chancery office will plan… Read More
Diocese participating in GivingTuesday, iGiveCatholic national events this year
Want to donate? To help your favorite ministry, school, or parish in the Diocese of Wichita on GivingTuesday, visit Wichita.iGiveCatholic.org. A countdown may be featured on its home page. After… Read More
Welcome Back | General Dispensation Lifted June 5
Bishop Carl A. Kemme has issues guidelines for the celebration of public Mass upon the lifting of the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. These guidelines… Read More
2021 Priest Assignments
Please keep all our priests in your prayers. Changes will go into effect July 1, 2021.