News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
The St. Joseph House of Formation beginning to bulge at its seams
The idea of a minor seminary in Wichita was deliberated and explored for years, but ultimately it was shelved, according to Fr. Chad Arnold. Bishop Carl A. Kemme pulled… Read More
Myra Jacobs passing the baton as director of the Ministry With Persons With Disabilities
Myra Jacobs has experienced the fullness of the Body of Christ in her seven years of service in the Ministry With Persons With Disabilities. “It truly, truly, truly, is one… Read More
FOCUS missionaries looking to evangelize WSU
Five missionaries will be strolling the sidewalks of Wichita State University with bibles in hand this school year. Fr. Drew Hoffman is grateful they are giving “a portion of their… Read More
Superintendent Eaton’s message to educators: Be Boldly Catholic
Superintendent of Catholic Schools Janet Eaton had one phrase for her principals, school pastors, and new teachers as they began a new school year: Be Boldly Catholic. “It’s one thing… Read More
St. Francis Xavier Parish renovates entire interior of the Cherryvale church
St. Francis Xavier Church in Cherryvale has been renovated from the ceiling to the floor. Parishioner Carol Staton said the $400,000 project to freshen and renovate the interior began in… Read More
Bishop Kemme: Be fully alive in Christ, be disciples
Bishop Carl A. Kemme urged those attending the Midwest Catholic Family Conference to embrace their faith with renewed vigor and devotion. “I pray that this experience and our worship together… Read More
Fr. Burns plans to hit the road to promote vocations
Bishop Carl A. Kemme has made a couple of changes in the Office of Vocations that will allow the office to work more effectively. Fr. Garett Burns is the new… Read More
Diocesan personnel taking part in Suspenders4Hope training
Training is open to the public The diocesan training on Aug. 22 will be presented in collaboration with WSU, Ascension Via Christi, the Via Christi Foundation, and the Catholic Assembly… Read More
Aug. 18 event will explain how to evangelize like the apostles
We can’t keep Jesus to ourselves, says Steve Dawson. “If we really believe that Jesus is who he says he is, that he’s the Lord of the universe, our creator,… Read More
Artists learn the language of iconography
Veronica Royal epitomizes the icon her students were painting last week. They were reproducing an icon of Our Lady of Tenderness during a week-long workshop at the Spiritual Life Center… Read More
Deacon learning, teaching in Chanute and Humboldt
The Rev. Mr. Caleb Kuestersteffen is putting all of his years of seminary training to work this summer. Deacon Kuestersteffen is preparing and delivering homilies in English and Spanish at… Read More