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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
Nov 01

Fr. Garett Burns

Monday
Nov 02

Jacob McGuire

Tuesday
Nov 03

Fr. Trevor Buster

Wednesday
Nov 04

Matthew Cooke

Thursday
Nov 05

Fr. John Jirak

Friday
Nov 06

Fr. Zachary Pinaire

Saturday
Nov 07

For the sanctification of our priests

Sunday
Nov 08

Matthew Dolechek

Monday
Nov 09

Fr. Josh Evans

Tuesday
Nov 10

Fr. Daniel Vacca

Wednesday
Nov 11

Fr. Lawrence Carney

Thursday
Nov 12

Grant Huslig

Friday
Nov 13

Fr. Andy Walsh

Saturday
Nov 14

For our deceased priests

Sunday
Nov 15

Fr. Kenneth Van Haverbeke

Monday
Nov 16

Fr. Stephen Thapwa

Tuesday
Nov 17

Fr. David Marstall

Wednesday
Nov 18

Deacon Jeff Jacobs

Thursday
Nov 19

Fr. Chrysostom Ah Maung

Friday
Nov 20

Fr. Nicholas Voelker

Saturday
Nov 21

Deacon Theodore Stahl

Sunday
Nov 22

Fr. Kyle Dugan

Monday
Nov 23

Fr. David Voss

Tuesday
Nov 24

Fr. Robert Wachter

Wednesday
Nov 25

Fr. Patrick Reilley

Thursday
Nov 26

Fr. Andy Walsh

Friday
Nov 27

Fr. James Weldon

Saturday
Nov 28

Fr. Bernard Gorges

Sunday
Nov 29

Fr. Benjamin Green

Monday
Nov 30

Fr. Eric Weldon

Tuesday
Dec 01

Fr. Thomas Hoisington

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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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