News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
- Show All
- Adult Catechesis
- Advent and Christmas
- Apostolic Nuncio
- Archbishop Appointments
- ASCs
- Back to School
- Bishop
- Bishop Carl A. Kemme
- Bishop Kemme
- Blessed Mother
- Books
- Camp Kapaun
- Capital punishment
- Catholic Advance
- Catholic Care Center
- Catholic Charities of Wichita
- Catholic Engaged Encounter
- Catholic medical professionals
- Catholic Men's Conference
- Catholic Schools
- Catholic Theater
- Catholic Women's Conference
- Catholic women's groups
- Cause for Sainthood
- Columns
- Conversions
- Diocesan Scholarships
- Diocese
- Diocese of Wichita priests
- Diocese of Wichita Youth
- Eucharistic devotions
- Evangelization
- Fr. Kapaun Pilgrimage
- Grateful Steward Legacy Society
- History
- IHMs
- Immigration
- In Love of God and Neighbor Fund
- Marriage and Family Life
- Midwest Catholic Family Conference
- Ministries
- Ministry With Persons With Disabilities
- Nation & World
- National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
- Newman University
- Office of Hispanic Ministry
- Office of Respect Life & Social Justice
- One Family, Fully Alive in Christ
- Ordinations
- Parish
- Pilgrimages
- Pope Francis
- Pope Leo XIV
- Prayer
- Prayer and Action
- Priest Assignments
- Pro-life
- Project Rachel
- Religious sisters
- Retired Priests
- Rosary
- Sacred Art
- Sacred Music
- Saints
- Schools
- Sede vacante
- Seminarians
- Service Projects
- Sisters of Life
- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
- Spanish
- Spiritual Life Center
- Sports
- St. Dismas Ministry to the Incarcerated
- State of Kansas
- Stewardship
- Support for Catholic Schools
- Totus Tuus
- Uncategorized
- USCCB
- Vatican procedures
- Venerable Emil Kapaun
- Vocations
Connection adds depth and texture to pro-life perspective
By Heather Wiens When I became Executive Director of A Better Choice this spring, it felt like a confirmation of a calling God had been forming in me for years.… Read More
Aiming at accessibility: local IHM publishes new book about St. John Henry Newman
Editor’s note: Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding, IHM, has lived and worked for decades in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. Her book, St. John Henry Newman, Doctor of the Church for… Read More
July grants go out from In Love of God and Neighbor Fund
The impact of the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign continues to be felt across the Diocese of Wichita through the work of the In Love of God and… Read More
Sacred Heart enthroned in numerous Clonmel households
In its narration of the Last Supper, the 13th chapter of the Gospel of John recounts the Beloved Disciple leaning back and resting his head on Jesus’ chest. Many members… Read More
Blessed Sacrament starts a countdown to 100 years
Wichita’s Blessed Sacrament Parish celebrated the 99th anniversary of its founding on Sunday, June 28. During the 9 a.m. Mass, Bishop Carl A. Kemme marked the occasion, and during his… Read More
Serving in a new rhythm
With joy and gratitude, I begin serving in a new context as Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship, while also becoming pastor of Oswego and Columbus. At first glance, this… Read More
Saints to hit the stage in original Lolek production debut
Off the rack can be great, but nothing fits like a tailored outfit. Then there’s the satisfaction associated with the shelf or cabinet that was specially designed for a particular… Read More
Apostolate strives to help others taste Medjugorje’s fruits
“All he really wanted to do was climb Apparition Hill,” Janet Moore said. “It can be hard-going for many able-bodied people, but it’s like he just flew up there. My… Read More
Elliot retiring after decades of restoration craftsmanship
By Robert Elliot I often view myself as a footnote to history, though a privileged one. My hands have worked in the homes of billionaires, grand hotels, and resorts. That… Read More
Approaching day focuses on gift of grandparents, elderly
By Jake Samour On July 26, Catholics around the world will celebrate the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, an annual observance that highlights the vital role older adults… Read More
2026 Diocese of Wichita Priest Assignments
Priest Retirement Reverend Michael J. Maybrier, concluding his appointment as Pastor of St. Anthony/St. Rose, Wellington is granted Retired Priest Status Pastors Reverend Clay A. Kimbro, concluding his appointment as… Read More
Six join brotherhood of priests in Diocese of Wichita
One day before he ordained six new priests for the diocese of which he serves as bishop, the Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme made a holy hour at Wichita’s Cathedral… Read More