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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
Jun 01

Fr. Garett Burns

Tuesday
Jun 02

Fr. Joseph Eckberg

Wednesday
Jun 03

Fr. Derek Thome

Thursday
Jun 04

For our deceased priests

Friday
Jun 05

Fr. Jerome Spexarth

Saturday
Jun 06

Fr. John Fogliasso

Sunday
Jun 07

Fr. Clay Kimbro

Monday
Jun 08

Fr. Kenneth Schuckman

Tuesday
Jun 09

Fr. Jarrod Lies

Wednesday
Jun 10

Fr. David Lies

Thursday
Jun 11

Jon Tolberd

Friday
Jun 12

For our deceased religious sisters

Saturday
Jun 13

Fr. John Miller

Sunday
Jun 14

Fr. Michael Linnebur

Monday
Jun 15

Fr. Jorge Lopez

Tuesday
Jun 16

Fr. Daniel Lorimer

Wednesday
Jun 17

Fr. Jose Machado

Thursday
Jun 18

Fr. J.D. Betzen

Friday
Jun 19

Fr. James Mainzer

Saturday
Jun 20

Fr. Michael Kerschen

Sunday
Jun 21

Fr. Daryl Befort

Monday
Jun 22

Fr. Ned Blick

Tuesday
Jun 23

Fr. Michael Schemm

Wednesday
Jun 24

Fr. Jacob Carlin

Thursday
Jun 25

Peter Bergkamp

Friday
Jun 26

Fr. Michael Baldwin

Saturday
Jun 27

Fr. Shawn McKnight

Sunday
Jun 28

Fr. Daniel Duling

Monday
Jun 29

Fr. P.J. Voegeli

Tuesday
Jun 30

Fr. Pat Malone

Wednesday
Jul 01

Fr. John Mannion

Jun 2020
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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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