News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
OLPH serving the whole enchilada
Our Lady of Perpetual Help serves meatless meals most Lent Fridays Justin Kelley knows better than anyone that it takes a lot of enchiladas to keep the students from Our… Read More
Parish continues long tradition of adoration
The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, appropriately enough, was the first parish in the Diocese of Wichita to dedicate an adoration chapel. Not only does it have a long history… Read More
Hundreds welcomed at the Rite of Election
Bishop Carl A. Kemme strongly encouraged those who will be joining the church this spring to embrace the Eucharist as the source and summit of Christian life. “Without the… Read More
Diocese teaming up with the Midwest Catholic Family Conference this summer for a Eucharistic Congress
The Diocese of Wichita is teaming up with the Midwest Catholic Family Conference this summer for a Eucharist-centered weekend Aug. 5-7. Jake Samour, director of the Office of Marriage and… Read More
Stewardship writer passing the pen
Teacher at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton wrote Bulletin Bits for five years Lisa Coyne’s work was stewardship in service of stewardship. Coyne wrote stewardship “Bulletin Bits” for five years on… Read More
Statement Regarding Rev. Michael Schemm
Today, Rev. Michael Schemm was reinstated to public ministry in the Catholic Diocese of Wichita. In October of last year, the diocese received an allegation that Father Schemm, pastor at… Read More
Where to give to help Ukraine
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Various Catholic agencies are collecting donations to aid with the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, as people flee to escape Russian bombing and shelling. Here are some places… Read More
Site helps faithful learn more about Year of the Eucharist
A Year of the Eucharist page has been added to the diocesan website, CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org. Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s declaration about the year and his first Year of the Eucharist Pastoral… Read More
St. James, Augusta, hosting monthly 40 Hours devotion
Want to learn more? Visit the Year of the Eucharist page at cdowk.org for an explanation about 40 Hours and a history of the practice. The fruits of 40 Hours… Read More
Holy Family Camp set for June 6-9
Want to attend Holy Family Camp? Those interested in taking part in this year’s camp, to be held Monday through Thursday, June 6-9, at Camp Hiawatha in north Wichita, may… Read More
Over 500 college students attend SEEK event
Over 500 college students from throughout Kansas took part in a regional SEEK event Feb. 4-6 at the Wichita Hyatt Regency Hotel. SEEK is a conference for college students in… Read More
Shroud expert to speak at SLC March 22
Want to see the Shroud presentation? The presentation about the Shroud of Turin will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, at the Spiritual Life Center in… Read More