News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Diocese’s superintendent extends invitation to parents and teachers
By Janet Eaton As a farm girl, my mother was a teacher and my father a farmer. I grew up between a town to the west with a Catholic school… Read More
Diocese of Wichita and schools: Closed January 10, 2025
Due to ongoing snow and severe weather conditions, the Curia office will be closed on January 10, 2025. Catholic Metro Schools are also canceled.
Catholic Advance editor retires after 36 years
By Christopher M. Riggs Several of my keyboards have been sent to the recycling bin during the 36 years I have had the honor of being editor of the Catholic… Read More
Fr. Schemm laid to rest
As Bishop Carl A. Kemme prepared to offer his final commendation and farewell to Fr. Michael J. Schemm at his funeral Mass, the bishop reflected on the physical proximity the… Read More
High school chaplains are spiritual fathers to hundreds
The chaplains at the four Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Wichita play a special role for the students and the staff. They are spiritual fathers to the students,… Read More
Bishop dedicates new St. John Church in Clonmel
Bishop Carl A. Kemme anoints the altar at St. John the Evangelist Church in Clonmel with Holy Chrism. The four corners of the church were then anointed. More photos on… Read More
From romance to roast: Couple brews up pro-life venture with new coffee business
Need some java?To purchase Fiat Coffee visit fiat-coffee.com. Shipping is free for orders over $49. Holy Trinity Catholic bookstore stocks the coffee. A coffee shop in Colwich will soon serve… Read More
Diocese acquires camp facility
Help us name the new campgroundIn the coming weeks, the diocese will invite our Catholic community to submit ideas for names for the new camp. Start thinking about possible names… Read More
FOMENTO DE LA CULTURA VOCACIONAL EN LA COMUNIDAD HISPANA
Por Sor Ana Luisa Díaz, MCP En la era digital, mientras tengamos señal de wifi, sabemos que estamos conectados con el mundo y podemos mantenernos en comunicación constante e inmediata.… Read More
Apostle Build house blessed; keys handed to the owner
A house became a home Tuesday, Oct. 3, after Bishop Carl A. Kemme blessed the fruit of Apostle Build 2023 at an evening Dedication Ceremony. Bishop Kemme said he was… Read More
Important Message regarding Annual Mass for Life
On Thursday, October 5th, the Catholic Diocese of Wichita was notified by the City of Wichita that our Mass for Life and street closure for that Mass had been objected… Read More
Priest Retirement Center looking ahead for the clergy leaving their work lives behind
The Priest Retirement Center is undergoing a fine-tuning that will help residents live more comfortably and nurture growth in love of God and each other. Fr. Michael Baldwin, the director… Read More