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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
Mar 01

Fr. Marco De Loera

Tuesday
Mar 02

Fr. Rick Kotrba

Wednesday
Mar 03

For the Sisters of St. Joseph

Thursday
Mar 04

Fr. Daniel Lorimer

Friday
Mar 05

Fr. Aaron Spexarth

Saturday
Mar 06

Fr. Drew Dellasega

Sunday
Mar 07

For the Sisters of St. Joseph

Monday
Mar 08

For an increase in vocations to the priesthood in our diocese

Tuesday
Mar 09

For our deceased priests

Wednesday
Mar 10

Fr. Kyle Dugan

Thursday
Mar 11

For the sanctification of our priests

Friday
Mar 12

For the Dominican Sisters of Peace

Saturday
Mar 13

Fr. John Fogliasso

Sunday
Mar 14

Fr. Douglas Campbell

Monday
Mar 15

Fr. Sherman Orr

Tuesday
Mar 16

Fr. Patrick Larkin

Wednesday
Mar 17

Fr. Ivan Eck

Thursday
Mar 18

Fr. Jose Machado

Friday
Mar 19

Fr. Joseph Eckberg

Saturday
Mar 20

Fr. Chris Martin

Sunday
Mar 21

For our deceased priests

Monday
Mar 22

For the sanctification of our priests

Tuesday
Mar 23

John Suffield

Wednesday
Mar 24

Fr. Benjamin Sawyer

Thursday
Mar 25

For the Medical Sisters of Saint Joseph

Friday
Mar 26

Fr. Nic Jurgensmeyer

Saturday
Mar 27

Fr. Jacob Carlin

Sunday
Mar 28

Fr. Josh Evans

Monday
Mar 29

Fr. Devin Burns

Tuesday
Mar 30

Chrism Mass

Fr. John Sherlock

Wednesday
Mar 31

Fr. Matthew Marney

Thursday
Apr 01

Deacon Andrew Meng

Mar 2021
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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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