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Holy Family Camp adjusts, delivers a week of fun
The pandemic couldn’t have waned at a better time for Myra Jacobs. When planning for this summer’s Holy Family Camp began earlier this year pandemic restrictions and requirements were at… Read More
Welcome Back | General Dispensation Lifted June 5
Bishop Carl A. Kemme has issues guidelines for the celebration of public Mass upon the lifting of the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. These guidelines… Read More
Four ordained priests for Diocese of Wichita
Bishop Carl A. Kemme began his homily Saturday, May 29, by echoing the Gospel reading, thanking God the Father for the four men ordained to the priesthood at Church… Read More
Two ordained to the diaconate
The stewardship way of life and vocations to the priesthood are the two most common traits Bishop Carl A. Kemme hears about regarding the Diocese of Wichita. “The two… Read More
Bishop Kemme lifts up St. Philip Neri as an example for his priests, seminarians
Bishop Carl A. Kemme offered praise to God Wednesday, May 26, that the annual Evening with Seminarians could take place this year. Last year’s evening was canceled and the ordinations… Read More
2021 Priest Assignments
Please keep all our priests in your prayers. Changes will go into effect July 1, 2021.
Bishop Kemme lifts up St. Philip Neri as an example for his priests, seminarians
Bishop Carl A. Kemme offered praise to God Wednesday, May 26, that the annual Evening with Seminarians could take place this year. Last year’s evening was canceled and the ordinations… Read More
Paintings of St. Joseph’s life decorate the ceiling of St. Joseph Church, Ost
The story about St. Joseph is in the background of the Gospels – much like the murals about the life of St. Joseph that encircle the ceiling of St. Joseph… Read More
Negotiator: parents, listen to your children
Dan Oblinger describes himself as a hostage negotiator by night and a consulting negotiator and coach by day. He was working his day job Wednesday, May 12, during a presentation… Read More
Newman U. awards Bishop Kemme an honorary degree
Bishop Carl A. Kemme was awarded an honorary degree from Newman University during a commencement ceremony Friday, May 7, at Hartman Arena in Wichita. Newman annually awards an honorary degree… Read More
Bishop implores Newman grads to discern
Bishop Carl A. Kemme emphasized in his homily to this year’s Newman University graduates that “the faithful and serious Christian is in the world as one who discerns.” “To… Read More
Fr. Kapaun’s Funeral Mass September 29, Hartman Arena
Fr. Kapaun’s Funeral Mass September 29, Hartman Arena The Kapaun family in conjunction with the Diocese of Wichita are planning to transport Fr. Kapaun’s remains on a flight from… Read More