News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
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
Midwest Catholic Family Conference focus this year will be the Eucharist
The Diocese of Wichita is teaming up with the Midwest Catholic Family Conference this summer for a Eucharistic Congress during the Year of the Eucharist. The diocese has always collaborated… Read More
St. Anthony Parish building grotto to honor Our Lady of La Vang
Space is tight at land-locked St. Anthony Parish in downtown Wichita. Despite that, the parish sacrificed part of a parking lot to construct a grotto in honor Our Lady of… Read More
The Lord’s Diner to begin transition to open its dining room
Volunteers needed: Volunteers are needed to staff The Lord’s Diner as it moves to full service. To donate or volunteer visit TheLordsDiner.org. The Lord’s Diner will begin transitioning to full… Read More
Bishop Kemme consecrates Russia, Ukraine to Immaculate Heart of Mary
When we are distressed we think of our mothers, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in a brief homily at the noon Mass Friday, March 25, celebrated in union with… Read More
Diocesan family called to take part in a Synod on Synodality to move the diocese forward
Bishop Carl A. Kemme and Father John Jirak talk about Pope Francis’ call for a Synod on Synodality in a video now available at YouTube.com/DioceseOfWichita. Bishop Kemme says the… Read More
Young adults embracing Eucharist-centered events
Want more info about young adult events? For more information, visit WichitaCYA.com. Several Salt & Light events for young adults are planned in the next few months: • April 8,… Read More
Traveling Eucharistic miracles exhibit stops at St. Margaret Mary Parish
About 400 St. Margaret Mary parishioners visited a traveling Eucharistic miracles exhibit at the end of March. The exhibit, associated with the Year of the Eucharist, was open… Read More