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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

Friday
Jan 01

Fr. Paul Oborny

Saturday
Jan 02

Fr. Hung Pham

Sunday
Jan 03

Fr. Chrysostom Ah Maung

Monday
Jan 04

Fr. Chad Arnold

Tuesday
Jan 05

Fr. Michael Kerschen

Wednesday
Jan 06

Fr. Michael Baldwin

Thursday
Jan 07

Jon Tolberd

Friday
Jan 08

For the Dominican Sisters of Peace

Saturday
Jan 09

Fr. Brian Bebak

Sunday
Jan 10

Fr. Daryl Befort

Monday
Jan 11

Fr. J.D. Betzen

Tuesday
Jan 12

Fr. Daniel Vacca

Wednesday
Jan 13

For an increase in vocations to religious life in our diocese

Thursday
Jan 14

Fr. James Mainzer

Friday
Jan 15

Fr. James Billinger

Saturday
Jan 16

Fr. Yancey Burgess

Sunday
Jan 17

Fr. Maximilian Biltz

Monday
Jan 18

Fr. Jeremy Huser

Tuesday
Jan 19

Fr. Michael Brungardt

Wednesday
Jan 20

Fr. Dwight Birket

Thursday
Jan 21

For our deceased priests

Friday
Jan 22

Fr. Matt Davied

Saturday
Jan 23

For the sanctification of our priests

Sunday
Jan 24

For the Missionary Catechists of the Poor

Monday
Jan 25

Fr. Jason Borkenhagen

Tuesday
Jan 26

Fr. Sam Brand

Wednesday
Jan 27

Fr. John Lanzrath

Thursday
Jan 28

For women discerning a religious vocation

Friday
Jan 29

Fr. Andrew Bergkamp

Saturday
Jan 30

Fr. Yancey Burgess

Sunday
Jan 31

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)

Fr. P.J. Voegeli

Monday
Feb 01

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)

Fr. Adam Grelinger

Tuesday
Feb 02

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)
Wednesday
Feb 03

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)
Thursday
Feb 04

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)
Friday
Feb 05

Priest Winter Retreat

(01/31) – (02/05)

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Diocesan Policies & Resources

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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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