Clergy News and Resources

The clergy news and resources for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita.
Keeping you informed of all our diocesan blessings.

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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

Saturday
Jun 01

Fr. Garett Burns

Sunday
Jun 02

Fr. Joseph Eckberg

Monday
Jun 03

Fr. Derek Thome

Tuesday
Jun 04

For our deceased priests

Wednesday
Jun 05

Fr. Jerome Spexarth

Thursday
Jun 06

Fr. John Fogliasso

Friday
Jun 07

Fr. Clay Kimbro

Saturday
Jun 08

Fr. Kenneth Schuckman

Sunday
Jun 09

Fr. Jarrod Lies

Monday
Jun 10

Fr. David Lies

Tuesday
Jun 11

Jon Tolberd

Wednesday
Jun 12

For the sanctification of our priests

Thursday
Jun 13

Fr. John Miller

Friday
Jun 14

Fr. Michael Linnebur

Saturday
Jun 15

Fr. Jorge Lopez

Sunday
Jun 16

Fr. Daniel Lorimer

Monday
Jun 17

Fr. Jose Machado

Tuesday
Jun 18

2019 Charter Review Board

Address
Chancery

Fr. J.D. Betzen

Wednesday
Jun 19

Fr. James Mainzer

Thursday
Jun 20

Fr. Michael Kerschen

Friday
Jun 21

Fr. Daryl Befort

Saturday
Jun 22

Fr. Ned Blick

Sunday
Jun 23

Fr. Michael Schemm

Monday
Jun 24

Wichita Priest Preached Retreat

(06/24) – (06/28)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Fr. Jacob Carlin

Tuesday
Jun 25

Wichita Priest Preached Retreat

(06/24) – (06/28)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Peter Bergkamp

Wednesday
Jun 26

Wichita Priest Preached Retreat

(06/24) – (06/28)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Fr. Michael Baldwin

Thursday
Jun 27

Wichita Priest Preached Retreat

(06/24) – (06/28)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Fr. Shawn McKnight

Friday
Jun 28

Wichita Priest Preached Retreat

(06/24) – (06/28)
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Fr. Daniel Duling

Saturday
Jun 29

Fr. P.J. Voegeli

Sunday
Jun 30

Fr. Pat Malone

Monday
Jul 01

Fr. John Mannion

Jun 2019

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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. 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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