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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

Sunday
Sep 01

For our deceased priests

Monday
Sep 02

Fr. Thomas Stroot

Tuesday
Sep 03

Fr. Roger Lumbre

Wednesday
Sep 04

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Thursday
Sep 05

Fr. Kenneth Van Haverbeke

Friday
Sep 06

Fr. Nic Jurgensmeyer

Saturday
Sep 07

For the sanctification of our priests

Sunday
Sep 08

Fr. Wayne Schmid

Monday
Sep 09

Fr. Dwight Birket

Tuesday
Sep 10

2019 Charter Review Board

Address
Chancery

Fr. Rick Kotrba

Wednesday
Sep 11

Religious Freedom Event W/LDS

Fr. Kenneth Schuckman

Thursday
Sep 12

Fr. Andrew Seiler

Friday
Sep 13

Fr. Jeffery Fasching

Saturday
Sep 14

For our deceased priests

Sunday
Sep 15

Fr. John Hotze

Religious Freedom Prayer Service

4:00pm – 6:00pm
Monday
Sep 16

Fr. Charles Seiwert

Tuesday
Sep 17

Karson Dugan

Wednesday
Sep 18

Fr. H Setter

Thursday
Sep 19

Fr. Drew Dellasega

Friday
Sep 20

For our deceased priests

Saturday
Sep 21

Fr. John Sherlock

Sunday
Sep 22

Fr. Benjamin Shockey

Monday
Sep 23

For the sanctification of our priests

Tuesday
Sep 24

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Wednesday
Sep 25

Fr. Marco De Loera

Thursday
Sep 26

Fr. David Lies

Friday
Sep 27

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Saturday
Sep 28

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Sunday
Sep 29

For our deceased priests

Monday
Sep 30

Fr. Benjamin Sawyer

Tuesday
Oct 01

For our deceased priests

Sep 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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Pastoral Plan

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