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Letter of Suitability

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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. … Read More
Christmas Call to Sharing Homily | Audio Files
Please find below the Christmas Call to Sharing homily from Bishop Kemme in both English and Spanish for download. Click the links below to view/download: – Christmas Call to Sharing… Read More
Diocese of Wichita Feasibility Study
OUR VISION:  The Diocese of Wichita strives to live stewardship as a way of life. As stewards, we see everything we have, everything we are, and everything we will be… Read More
Statement on Value Them Both Amendment
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As the Value Them Both Amendment failed to be passed, I wish to take this opportunity to express my deepest gratitude to all who… Read More
Bishop Kemme Value Them Both Homily | Audio Files for Download
Please find below the audio recording of Bishop Kemme in reference to the Value Them Both homily. You can download the audio file here
Current Pandemic Guidelines to Cease July 1st 2021
Dear Priests, After consultation with the Presbyteral Council and the Diocesan Pastoral Council, I wish to inform you now that the current guidelines and restrictions for the Diocese of Wichita,… Read More
Covid 19 Guidelines for Resuming Public Masses June 6th 2021
Guidelines for Resuming of Public Masses in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita Effective June 5, 2021 The celebration of Mass should be celebrated in a place accordance with Can. 932 §1.… Read More
Updated Covid-19 Guidelines Effective March 10, 2020`
Fathers As you prepare to celebrate the great solemnity of the Paschal Mystery, we are happy to make some changes to the current guidelines regarding the celebration of Mass. It… Read More

Prayer Intentions & Upcoming Events

Thursday
Nov 01

Deacon Garett Burns

Friday
Nov 02

Jacob McGuire

Saturday
Nov 03

Trevor Buster

Sunday
Nov 04

Matthew Cooke

Monday
Nov 05

Fr. John Jirak

Tuesday
Nov 06

Fr. Zachary Pinaire

Wednesday
Nov 07

For the sanctification of our priests

Thursday
Nov 08

Matthew Dolechek

Friday
Nov 09

Fr. Josh Evans

Saturday
Nov 10

Fr. Daniel Vacca

Sunday
Nov 11

Fr. Lawrence Carney

Monday
Nov 12

Cole Schnieders

Tuesday
Nov 13

Fr. Andy Walsh

Wednesday
Nov 14

Fr. Steven Scheier

Thursday
Nov 15

Fr. Kenneth Van Haverbeke

PREF Board Meeting

2:00pm – 3:30pm
Address
Chancery
Friday
Nov 16

Fr. Stephen Thapwa

Saturday
Nov 17

Fr. David Marstall

Sunday
Nov 18

Deacon Jeff Jacobs

Monday
Nov 19

Fr. Chrysostom Ah Maung

Tuesday
Nov 20

Fr. Nicholas Voelker

Wednesday
Nov 21

Deacon Theodore Stahl

Thursday
Nov 22

Fr. Kyle Dugan

Friday
Nov 23

Fr. David Voss

Saturday
Nov 24

Fr. Robert Wachter

Sunday
Nov 25

Fr. Patrick Reilley

Monday
Nov 26

Fr. Andy Walsh

Tuesday
Nov 27

Fr. James Weldon

Wednesday
Nov 28

Fr. Bernard Gorges

Thursday
Nov 29

Fr. Benjamin Green

Friday
Nov 30

Fr. Eric Weldon

Saturday
Dec 01

Fr. Thomas Hoisington

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Diocesan Policies & Resources

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Tribunal Resources

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External Links

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. Please be advised that it may take up to a week to complete your request for a letter of suitability, depending on the availability of signers at the Chancery office.

If you have any questions regarding your request, please contact Kelly Padilla at 316-269-3900 ext 104. 

Letter of Suitability

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Pastoral Plan

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