News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Bishop: Easter changed human destiny
Human destiny was forever changed because of Jesus’ resurrection, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in his Easter morning homily streamed from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. “No… Read More
Bishop expresses hope of reunification at Chrism Mass
What is the Chrism Mass? During the Chrism Mass, the bishop blesses three oils: the oil of catechumens (oleum catechumenorum or oleum sanctorum), the oil of the infirm… Read More
Bishop Kemme: “Walk with Jesus to Calvary”
The faithful are reliving the sacred events of Holy Week in a way they’ve never known, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in a Palm Sunday homily streamed from the… Read More
Bishop Kemme: Reclaim Sunday as the Lord’s Day
Although families across the Diocese of Wichita are sheltering from home during the Coronavirus pandemic, Sunday is still the Lord’s Day, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said from his home Sunday,… Read More
When pews are empty
Streamed Masses help priests reach the faithful Bishop and priests are praying for all in these trying times For a link to streamed Masses, click here. Bishop Carl A. Kemme… Read More
Lord’s Diner goes from dine-in to carry-out
Dinner service at The Lord’s Diner went from dine-in to carry-out as the result of a city-wide Covid-19-related order March 16 banning large groups in Sedgwick County. Sarah Hoffman, the… Read More
Bishop Kemme: ‘Cast your cares on Jesus’
Bishop Carl A. Kemme asked the faithful in this time of instability to cast all their cares on Jesus because he cares deeply for all. “Let that be our hope… Read More
Father Borkenhagen ‘stranded’ in Ireland
Father Jason Borkenhagen was 1,200 miles away from where he thought he would be Saturday, March 21, when he answered a call from the Catholic Advance. Father Borkenhagen wasn’t in… Read More
Father Reilley is reading and praying during Rome lockdown
Father Patrick Reilley says the national quarantine imposed by Italy’s prime minister has indirectly benefited him and other students studying at Casa Santa Maria in Rome. “In a way, it’s… Read More
Parents: Block your child’s portal to sin
Parents should do everything they can to protect their children from pornography, according to Jake Samour – but they should also set an example. Samour, the director of the diocesan… Read More
COVID-19: Suspension of Public Masses in the Diocese of Wichita
Masses will be live-streamed here (Sunday, March 22 at 10 a.m.; Mon/Wed/Friday 9 am; Tuesday/Thursday 9 am in Spanish) Dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of… Read More
COVID-19 Update for the Diocese of Wichita
Dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Wichita, In light of the growing concerns regarding the Coronavirus COVID 19 as it relates to Masses and other… Read More