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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

Saturday
Aug 01

For an increase in vocations to religious life in our diocese

Sunday
Aug 02

Fr. Sherman Orr

Monday
Aug 03

For the sanctification of our priests

Tuesday
Aug 04

Fr. Michael Peltzer

Wednesday
Aug 05

Fr. Brian Bebak

Thursday
Aug 06

For women discerning a religious vocation

Friday
Aug 07

Patrick Engelbert

Saturday
Aug 08

Fr. Larry Parker

Sunday
Aug 09

Fr. Michael Peltzer

Monday
Aug 10

Fr. Curtis Hecker

Tuesday
Aug 11

Fr. Matt Siegman

Wednesday
Aug 12

Fr. Clay Kimbro

Thursday
Aug 13

Fr. Samuel Pinkerton

Friday
Aug 14

Bishop Carl Kemme

Saturday
Aug 15

Fr. Michael Simone

Sunday
Aug 16

Fr. Hung Pham

Monday
Aug 17

Fr. Chris Martin

Tuesday
Aug 18

Deacon Herbert Ramsey

Wednesday
Aug 19

Fr. Juan Garza

Thursday
Aug 20

Fr. Michael Brungardt

Friday
Aug 21

Caleb Kuestersteffen

Saturday
Aug 22

Deacon Will Stuever

Sunday
Aug 23

Fr. Ed Herzog

Monday
Aug 24

For the Adorers of the Blood of Christ

Tuesday
Aug 25

Fr. Curtis Robertson

Wednesday
Aug 26

For our deceased priests

Thursday
Aug 27

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Friday
Aug 28

Fr. Adam Grelinger

Saturday
Aug 29

Fr. Raymond Joyce

Sunday
Aug 30

Fr. Matt Davied

Monday
Aug 31

Deacon Matt Glazier

Tuesday
Sep 01

Kyle Demel

Aug 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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Pastoral Plan

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

Mission