News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
The Nation’s Report Card indicates Catholic Schools excelling post-pandemic
LEESBURG, Virginia – Catholic school students performed at or near the top in reading and math compared to public schools coming out of the pandemic, according to the National Assessment… Read More
Ascend 2022 set for Oct. 29
Event for middle school youth to be held at Kapaun Mt. Carmel Ascend 2022, a conference for Catholic middle school youth, will be held Saturday, Oct. 29, at Kapaun… Read More
Bishop: Be like Jesus, don’t shun the leper
Bishop Carl A. Kemme said Jesus’ embrace and healing of the lepers in the Gospel story was a guide for those attending the White Mass Sunday morning, Oct. 9, at… Read More
Bishop Kemme: God uses marriage and family to bring about grace in the world
The blessings of marriage are considerable, but so are the responsibilities associated with matrimony, Bishop Carl A. Kemme told 90 couples at the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday afternoon, Oct.… Read More
Humility and a miracle behind Fr. Carney’s book about the Holy Face
Fr. Lawrence Carney wrote his latest book, The Secret of the Holy Face, because of the amount of reverence we owe God, he said. “We can’t even break through… Read More
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