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Fr. David Voss following the boot steps of Fr. Emil Kapaun
Fr. David Voss’ friends and family were concerned about basic training after he told them Bishop Carl A. Kemme had approved his request to follow Fr. Emil Kapaun’s footsteps into… Read More
Diocesan Catholic schools seeking teachers
Interested in teaching? If you or anyone you know might be interested in teaching in the Diocese of Wichita, call the Catholic School Office at 316-269-3950. Teacher openings can be… Read More
Lord’s Diner south site now serving on plates
Want to volunteer to serve the hungry? Those who wish to volunteer for The Lord’s Diner locations in Wichita may contact Mary Claire at [email protected] or at 316-266-4966. To volunteer… Read More
U.S. bishops: New methods of body disposal go against church teaching
Two alternate methods to burial – alkaline hydrolysis and human composting – are not compatible with church teaching, according to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine. “The… Read More
No meat for most on St. Patrick’s Day this year
The corned beef will have to be eaten the day before or the day after St. Patrick’s Day this year because in 2023 the holiday falls on a Friday during… Read More
Honing skills to battle Satan
The only entity former UFC Heavyweight Champion Bas Rutten was slamming at the Man Fully Alive Catholic Men’s Conference was Satan. Ready to assist just outside the tightropes was Fr.… Read More
The Mass strengthens us to live our faith, bishop says
When young Carl Kemme went to the theater, he enjoyed the previews as much as he did the movie. “Those five or six previews that would precede the movie…kind of… Read More
Bishop Kemme records video urging the faithful to persist in their Lenten efforts
Lent helps the faithful enter more fully into the life of a disciple of Jesus Christ, the bishop says while standing near his cathedra in the Cathedral of the… Read More
The Stations of the Cross have evolved over hundreds of years
Indulgence attached to the Stations A plenary indulgence is granted for those who piously exercise the Stations of the Cross, where they are legitimately erected and while mediating on the… Read More
SEK parishes attempting to found a regional Serra Club
Want to help the SEK Serra Club? Those interested in establishing the SEK Serra Club may email [email protected] or call Angela Vowell at 620-870-9580. When Mark Wiebe’s wife, Shirley, was… Read More
‘You will belong to Christ’ bishop says at Rite of Election
Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those taking part in the Rite of Election Sunday, Feb. 26, at St. James the Greater Church in Augusta, that when they receive their sacraments… Read More
Apostle Build ’23 hammers will swing June 7
Want to help build a house for your neighbor? Volunteer workdays for Apostle Build 2023 are Wednesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers may sign-up for the dates… Read More