News Archive
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Bishop Kemme: Christ’s tomb is our door to a new life
The fundamental meaning of Easter Sunday is found in an ancient hymn, Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those attending the Easter Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate… Read More
Catholic Care Center to open a senior behavioral health hospital
St. Veronica will be a 20-bed hospital for those with memory care issues The Catholic Care Center will expand its mission of caring with the launch of its new senior… Read More
Family chosen for this year’s Apostle Build
A family has been chosen for Apostle Build 2023. The recipient is Amanda Martinez, a teacher and a cook at KinderCare, where she has been working for 15 years. Amanda… Read More
IHMs mark 25 years of teaching in Hutchinson
By Sr. Marie Bernadette The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary are celebrating 25 years of teaching in Hutchinson. After the repeated invitation of Bishop Eugene Gerber, Mother M.… Read More
Chrism Mass brings the diocese together, bishop says
Ten priests honored at Chrism Mass Ten priests of the Diocese of Wichita celebrated jubilees of their ordinations at the Chrism Mass Tuesday, April 4, at the Cathedral of the… Read More
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