News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Artist: Painting of Mary Magdalen reminds us of our mortality and that Jesus is calling us to himself
E. Vincent Wood III couldn’t commit early last summer to a request to paint the next image for the diocesan Stewardship Office. The paint was drying or was ready to… Read More
St. Thomas Aquinas Church renovations to be blessed by Bishop Kemme on Oct. 15
Blessed Stanley Rother is indirectly connected to the renovations that are nearly complete at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Wichita. Fr. Matt McGinness sat next to Edwin Rambusch during the… Read More
Sr. Florentia reflects on 105 years of life
Sr. Florentia Riebel is easily fatigued and her memories are dim, but that’s understandable at age 105. An Adorer of the Blood of Christ for 88 years, she worked… Read More
Bishop Kemme says the future is bright for the young fighting for the lives of the unborn
Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those attending a Mass and exorcism Saturday, Oct. 1, at Wichita’s abortion clinic to ask God for forgiveness for the “unspeakable crimes and sins of… Read More
The Lord’s Diner in transition to indoor service
Want to volunteer for The Lord’s Diner? Those wishing to volunteer to help get the Diner back to full service may visit TheLordsDiner.org , call 316-266-4966, or email [email protected]. … Read More
First responders honored at Blue Mass
Recalling the horrific events of 9/11, Bishop Carl A. Kemme asked God to keep safe all the first responders who attended the annual Blue Mass Sunday morning, Sept. 11, in… Read More
Strengthen Catholic institutions to fight anti-Catholic bias, prof says at Red Mass
Catholic schools and institutions have been subject to legal attacks throughout U.S. history, Professor Nicole Garnett told those attending a banquet following the Red Mass Thursday, Sept. 8, at… Read More
Kairos retreats for juniors in Catholic high schools evolving
Bishop Carl A. Kemme and Superintendent of Schools Janet Eaton told Catholic school principals and administrators last month that the primary goal of a Catholic education is not to get… Read More
Fire severely damages Fort Scott’s church
Want to help the parish? Those wishing to make a donation to help restore Mary Queen of Angels Church may contact the parish office at 620-223-4340. Fr. Yancey Burgess… Read More
Diocesan marks anniversary of Fr. Kapaun’s entombment
Want to watch the funeral? The funeral and related videos are available at YouTube.com/DioceseOfWichita. Want more details about Fr. Kapaun’s life? Visit FrKapaun.org for more information about Fr. Kapaun and… Read More
Irish priests who served the diocese honored
Bishop Carl A. Kemme likened the priests of Ireland who left home and family to serve the faithful of Kansas to St. Bartholomew whose missionary travels took him far… Read More
Seminarians spend several days hiking, praying, relaxing
Five seminarians from the Diocese of Wichita got closer to God this summer – about 12,000 feet closer. Fr. Chad Arnold, the director of the diocesan Office of Vocations, led… Read More