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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

Tuesday
Jan 01

Fr. Paul Oborny

Wednesday
Jan 02

Fr. Hung Pham

Thursday
Jan 03

Fr. Chrysostom Ah Maung

Friday
Jan 04

Fr. Chad Arnold

Saturday
Jan 05

Fr. Michael Kerschen

Sunday
Jan 06

Fr. Michael Baldwin

Monday
Jan 07

Jon Tolberd

Tuesday
Jan 08

Fr. Jerome Beat

Wednesday
Jan 09

Fr. Brian Bebak

Thursday
Jan 10

Fr. Daryl Befort

Friday
Jan 11

Fr. J.D. Betzen

Saturday
Jan 12

Fr. Daniel Vacca

Sunday
Jan 13

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Monday
Jan 14

Fr. James Mainzer

Tuesday
Jan 15

Fr. James Billinger

Wednesday
Jan 16

Fr. Yancey Burgess

Thursday
Jan 17

Fr. Maximilian Biltz

Friday
Jan 18

Fr. Jeremy Huser

Saturday
Jan 19

Fr. Michael Brungardt

Sunday
Jan 20

Fr. Dwight Birket

Monday
Jan 21

Fr. Colin Boor

Tuesday
Jan 22

Fr. Matt Davied

Wednesday
Jan 23

For the sanctification of our priests

Thursday
Jan 24

Fr. Jerome Beat

Friday
Jan 25

Fr. Jason Borkenhagen

Saturday
Jan 26

Fr. Sam Brand

Sunday
Jan 27

Fr. John Lanzrath

Monday
Jan 28

For our deceased priests

Tuesday
Jan 29

Fr. Andrew Bergkamp

Wednesday
Jan 30

Fr. Yancey Burgess

Thursday
Jan 31

Fr. P.J. Voegeli

Friday
Feb 01

Fr. Adam Grelinger

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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

Learn more about Bishop Kemme’s plan for the diocese.

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