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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
The view from Rome looks to the heartland
Diocese of Wichita’s Fr. Ben Sawyer presents at “Joyful Priests” event to clergy from around the worldHis fellow priest from the Catholic Diocese of Wichita fit the bill, and so… Read More
Sr. Mary Louise Seiler professes first vows as an IHM
By Sr. Edith Marie Lamborn There was great rejoicing at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Andale on May 3. Sr. Mary Louise Seiler, IHM, professed her first vows into the… Read More
Seven transitional deacons enter life of ordained service
The parallel between the first reading and what was about to happen was apt. Only moments before, Bishop Carl A. Kemme observed, a passage from the Acts of the Apostles… Read More
Bishop urges new priests to embrace humility
Even amid a soggy Memorial Day weekend characterized by repeated – and sometimes vigorous – rainfall, sunshine won out late on the morning of Saturday, May 24 at Wichita’s Cathedral… Read More
Bishop to ordain three to priesthood on May 24
In a couple of weeks, three young men are scheduled to join the ranks of priests in the Diocese of Wichita. Bishop Carl A. Kemme will ordain as priests Deacon… Read More
Seven to be ordained to diaconate on May 22
At 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 22 at Wichita’s St. Catherine of Siena Parish, seven young men are set to be ordained as transitional deacons for the Diocese of Wichita:… Read More
Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in Rome issues Decree naming Father Emil Kapaun Venerable
En español Good news from Rome: Father Kapaun has been named Venerable! Bishop Carl Kemme is pleased to announce that on February 24, 2025, Pope Francis authorized the promulgation of… Read More
Zebedee and his sons, a call to vocation
en español By Patty Toledo, Office of Hispanic Ministry On January 10, the doors of the St. Joseph House of Formation opened for the first time to Hispanic families with… Read More
Vocations report: Diocese of Wichita leads the country
en español The Catholic Diocese of Wichita holds the top spot in some key metrics that measure vocations to the priesthood in a new national statistical analysis on the matter… Read More
More than 60 attend Quo Vadis
Not every man who pursues studies in the seminary is called to the ordained priesthood. Similarly, not every man who attends a Quo Vadis vocational discernment retreat will end up… Read More