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Fr. Kapaun begins journey home
Fr. Kapaun’s journey home has begun. An entourage from the Diocese of Wichita visited the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency Tuesday, Sept. 21. The agency identifies the remains of fallen soldiers… Read More
Fr. Kapaun’s tomb in place; ready for his remains
The flag-draped casket was empty during a Memorial Mass in Wichita for Father Emil J. Kapaun on July 29, 1953. The casket at Fr. Kapaun’s funeral Wednesday, Sept. 29,… Read More
Bishop Kemme honors first responders at annual Blue Mass
Bishop Carl A. Kemme at the annual Blue Mass Sunday, Sept. 12, described Jesus as the first, last, and greatest responder because he laid down his life for the salvation… Read More
Bishop Kemme appoints vocation assistants
Considering seminary? For more information about a possible vocation to the priesthood and about seminary life, contact Fr. Chad Arnold at 316-269-3900 or [email protected]. Two priests have been appointed as… Read More
Hammers put away at Apostle Build 2021
Despite the challenges that are a part of each new construction project and the difficulties related to the pandemic, Apostle Build 2021 went smoothly. Brian Knolla, the construction coordinator… Read More
Abortion industry setting its sights on Kansas
Value Them Both amendment will be targeted Chuck Weber warned Serra Club members that a great battle to defend the lives of the unborn in Kansas is looming. “The state… Read More
Seminarians encounter God on Colorado hiking excursion
A group of priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Wichita got closer to God last month. Father Chad Arnold and Father Adam Grelinger accompanied eight seminarians Aug. 9-13 for… Read More
Bishop Kemme thanks seminarians for answering the call
A slideshow of the opening day Mass at the House of Formation. Bishop Carl A. Kemme thanked the 14 seminarians studying in the St. Joseph House of Formation for responding… Read More
Birthline marks 50 years of saving babies
Birthline is marking its 50th year of providing an alternative to abortion for women with unplanned pregnancies. Bernadette Sanders said the local organization originally was associated with Birthright but changed… Read More
Diocese hosting Rosary Congress Oct. 6-7
24-hours of continuous prayer planned at the Cathedral in Wichita Want to be a part of the Rosary Congress? Those who wish to be an adorer or a rosary leader… Read More
St. Rose of Lima in Mt. Vernon, blessed, dedicated
Not only did Bishop Carl A. Kemme bless the new St. Rose of Lima Church in Mt. Vernon Friday, Aug. 13, but Pope Francis also imparted an Apostolic Blessing on… Read More
New principals start the year in Southeast Kansas
Kristen O’Brien began student teaching over 25 years ago at St. Mary’s Elementary School in Pittsburg. Today she is the principal. O’Brien is one of three women in Southeast Kansas… Read More