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COVID 19 Update | July 6
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The current pandemic is far from over, as we are witnessing here and elsewhere a surge in positive cases. Thankfully most are recovering, but… Read More
July Clergy News Notes
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2019-20 Parish Data Gathering
Please click the link below, this data will be used to complete the Official Catholic Directory and the Annual Statistical Report of the Vatican. Please select your parish (or mission)… Read More
June Clergy News Notes
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2020 Priest Assignments
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Resuming Public Masses
The attached file contains a letter to the people of the diocese with accompanying documents to resume Mass and the guidelines to follow. They may be used for your websites,… Read More
May Clergy News Notes
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Father Steven Scheier
Live Streamed Here: Youtube channel Father Steven Scheier a retired priest of the Diocese of Wichita, died Thursday, April 16, at the Catholic Care Center in Wichita. He was 72.… Read More

Prayer Intentions & Upcoming Events

Wednesday
Jul 01

Fr. John Mannion

Thursday
Jul 02

Fr. Matthew Marney

Friday
Jul 03

Fr. Joseph Gile

Saturday
Jul 04

Fr. David Marstall

Sunday
Jul 05

Fr. Darrin May

Monday
Jul 06

Fr. Michael Maybrier

Tuesday
Jul 07

Fr. Matthew McGinness

Wednesday
Jul 08

Seth Arnold

Thursday
Jul 09

Fr. Floyd McKinney

Friday
Jul 10

Fr. Andrew Bergkamp

Saturday
Jul 11

Fr. Sixtus Ye Myint

Sunday
Jul 12

Fr. Hien Nguyen

Monday
Jul 13

Fr. Zachary Pinaire

Tuesday
Jul 14

Fr. Stuart Smeltzer

Wednesday
Jul 15

Fr. Shawn McKnight

Thursday
Jul 16

Fr. John Miller

Friday
Jul 17

Fr. Brian Nelson

Saturday
Jul 18

Fr. Benjamin Nguyen

Sunday
Jul 19

Fr. Hien Nguyen

Monday
Jul 20

Fr. Matthew McGinness

Tuesday
Jul 21

Fr. Robert Spencer

Wednesday
Jul 22

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Thursday
Jul 23

Fr. Jarrod Lies

Friday
Jul 24

For our deceased priests

Saturday
Jul 25

Fr. James Schibi

Sunday
Jul 26

Fr. Wayne Schmid

Monday
Jul 27

Fr. H Setter

Tuesday
Jul 28

Caleb Harris

Wednesday
Jul 29

Fr. Michael Nolan

Thursday
Jul 30

Fr. Ivan Eck

Friday
Jul 31

Fr. Paul Oborny

Saturday
Aug 01

For an increase in vocations to religious life in our diocese

Sunday
Aug 02

Fr. Sherman Orr

Monday
Aug 03

For the sanctification of our priests

Tuesday
Aug 04

Fr. Michael Peltzer

Wednesday
Aug 05

Fr. Brian Bebak

Thursday
Aug 06

For women discerning a religious vocation

Friday
Aug 07

For the sanctification of our priests

Saturday
Aug 08

Fr. Larry Parker

Sunday
Aug 09

Fr. Michael Peltzer

Monday
Aug 10

Fr. Curtis Hecker

Tuesday
Aug 11

Fr. Matt Siegman

Wednesday
Aug 12

Fr. Clay Kimbro

Thursday
Aug 13

Fr. Samuel Pinkerton

Friday
Aug 14

Bishop Carl Kemme

Saturday
Aug 15

Fr. Michael Simone

Sunday
Aug 16

Fr. Hung Pham

Monday
Aug 17

Fr. Chris Martin

Tuesday
Aug 18

Deacon Herbert Ramsey

Wednesday
Aug 19

Fr. Juan Garza

Thursday
Aug 20

Fr. Michael Brungardt

Friday
Aug 21

Caleb Kuestersteffen

Saturday
Aug 22

Deacon Will Stuever

Sunday
Aug 23

Fr. Ed Herzog

Monday
Aug 24

For the Adorers of the Blood of Christ

Tuesday
Aug 25

Fr. Curtis Robertson

Wednesday
Aug 26

For our deceased priests

Thursday
Aug 27

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Friday
Aug 28

Fr. Adam Grelinger

Saturday
Aug 29

Fr. Raymond Joyce

Sunday
Aug 30

Fr. Matt Davied

Monday
Aug 31

Deacon Matt Glazier

Tuesday
Sep 01

For our deceased priests

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Diocesan Policies & Resources

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Fraternity and Renewal Resources

Jesus Caritas

Article: Priests Attending Spiritual Renewal Seminars

Article: Gathering with the Priests of Boston

Request for Letter of Suitability and Celebret

If you are going out of the Diocese of Wichita to exercise any form of public ministry, this form will assist you in obtaining a Letter of Suitability and Celebret.

Office of the Bishop

Catholic Diocese of Wichita
424 N. Broadway
Wichita, KS 67202
Phone:(316) 269-3900 

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Pastoral Plan

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