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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

Monday
Jul 01

Fr. John Mannion

Tuesday
Jul 02

Fr. Matthew Marney

Wednesday
Jul 03

Fr. Joseph Gile

Thursday
Jul 04

Fr. David Marstall

Friday
Jul 05

Fr. Darrin May

Saturday
Jul 06

Fr. Michael Maybrier

Sunday
Jul 07

Fr. Matthew McGinness

Monday
Jul 08

Summer Theology Mini-Conference for Priests

(07/08) – (07/09)
Monday 6:30pm – 9pm
Tuesday 8am – 2:30pm
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Seth Arnold

Tuesday
Jul 09

Summer Theology Mini-Conference for Priests

(07/08) – (07/09)
Monday 6:30pm – 9pm
Tuesday 8am – 2:30pm
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA

Fr. Floyd McKinney

Wednesday
Jul 10

Fr. Andrew Bergkamp

Thursday
Jul 11

Fr. Sixtus Ye Myint

Friday
Jul 12

Fr. Hien Nguyen

Saturday
Jul 13

Fr. Zachary Pinaire

Sunday
Jul 14

Fr. Stuart Smeltzer

Monday
Jul 15

Fr. Shawn McKnight

Tuesday
Jul 16

Fr. John Miller

Wednesday
Jul 17

Fr. Brian Nelson

Thursday
Jul 18

Fr. Benjamin Nguyen

Friday
Jul 19

Fr. Hien Nguyen

Saturday
Jul 20

Fr. Matthew McGinness

Sunday
Jul 21

Fr. Robert Spencer

Monday
Jul 22

Braden Barr

Tuesday
Jul 23

Fr. Jarrod Lies

Newly Ordained Workshop

9:00am – 5:00pm
Lunch will be provided
Address
Spiritual Life Center, 7100 E 45th St N, Bel Aire, KS 67226, USA
Wednesday
Jul 24

William Mohr

Thursday
Jul 25

Fr. James Schibi

Friday
Jul 26

Fr. Wayne Schmid

Saturday
Jul 27

Fr. H Setter

Sunday
Jul 28

Caleb Harris

Monday
Jul 29

Recently Ordained Priest Retreat

(07/29) – (07/31)
Address
Shangri La Resort, 57301 E, OK-125, Afton, OK 74331, USA

Fr. Michael Nolan

Tuesday
Jul 30

Recently Ordained Priest Retreat

(07/29) – (07/31)
Address
Shangri La Resort, 57301 E, OK-125, Afton, OK 74331, USA

Fr. Ivan Eck

Wednesday
Jul 31

Recently Ordained Priest Retreat

(07/29) – (07/31)
Address
Shangri La Resort, 57301 E, OK-125, Afton, OK 74331, USA

Fr. Paul Oborny

Thursday
Aug 01

For our deceased priests

Jul 2019
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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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