News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Three to be ordained to the priesthood
Three seminarians from the Diocese of Wichita will be ordained to the priesthood at a 10 a.m. Mass Saturday, May 28, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita.… Read More
A yes vote Aug. 2 will save unborn lives
By Chuck Weber A leaked document draft indicating the U.S. Supreme Court may overturn the infamous Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in America has the Twitter… Read More
New director of The Lord’s Diner experienced in social work and in feeding the masses
Emily Thome can’t help but reflect on the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000 as she transitions to director of The Lord’s Diner. “He didn’t make food out of nothing,”… Read More
Bishop Kemme meets with new postulator for the canonization cause of Fr. Kapaun
Bishop Carl A. Kemme came back with more than memories from a recent trip to Rome to meet with the new postulator for the cause of canonization for… Read More
Bishop honors seniors at annual celebration
Bishop Carl A. Kemme, who is nearly 62-years-old, told those attending the Senior Appreciation Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Thursday, May 13, that he is sensitive to… Read More
Families needed for thousands of Kansas children
Foster Care and Adoption Awareness Fair May 10 The Respect Life and Social Justice Office is hosting a Foster Care and Adoption Awareness Ministry Fair from 5 to 8 p.m.… Read More
Bishop Kemme: the empty tomb brings color into our world
Bishop Carl A. Kemme reflected on his life as a youth on the farm at the Easter Vigil and how travel was limited because of the family’s connection to the… Read More
Newman revives Metanoia, Catholic dormitory living
One of the reasons Fr. Adam Grelinger became a priest was because of the more intense connection he made with his faith when he was a part of Metanoia as… Read More
Diocese taking part in Pope Francis’ call to collect input from the world
Synod part of Holy See’s desire to create plan for the universal church Synodal groups and apostolates gatherings • Homeschool families: Saturday, May 7, from 9-11:30 a.m., Blessed Sacrament •… Read More
Adoration chapel finder added to website
Adoration chapel availability has been added to the Mass finder at CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org. It may be found by visiting the diocesan website, clicking on the Year of the Eucharist link at… Read More
Bishop honors Irish priests at Chrism Mass
Bishop Carl A. Kemme explained how the church is a community of missionary disciples in his homily at Tuesday’s Mass of the Chrism at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception… Read More
Year of the Eucharist image now a painting hanging in the Chancery
When Herb Morch saw the Year of the Eucharist photo in the Catholic Advance of a priest in golden vestments holding a chalice and the Eucharist he said he felt… Read More