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Bishop Kemme: Christmas is history’s most consequential event
The church celebrates the single most consequential event in human history, the birth of Jesus Christ, during the Christmas season, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in his Christmas Eve homily… Read More
The Lord’s Diner needs volunteers
Boomers aging out; young hands needed Sarah Hoffman hopes more volunteers will soon step up to the plate. Hoffman, the volunteer coordinator for The Lord’s Diner, said the excitement of… Read More
Holy Savior corpus arrives, now in church
When the crate with the corpus for the cross of the new Holy Savior Church in Wichita was opened Thursday, Dec. 5, those gathered around it were astonished. Jesus’ face,… Read More
Sacred Heart, Colwich, evangelizing with beauty
Floor tile motifs honoring the Sacred Hearts of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were being placed last week at Sacred Heart Church in Colwich. Wood panels were being attached to columns,… Read More
Diocese wins four state education awards
The Diocese of Wichita received four awards Thursday, Dec. 5, from the Kansas Department of Education. The diocese received a silver award for Academically Prepared for Postsecondary Success; and gold… Read More
The Lord’s Diner cooks for the Y
The flock of frozen turkeys tightly huddled in the Lord’s Diner’s walk-ins is much smaller this week. The birds made their way – with plenty of sides – to hundreds… Read More
New Holy Savior Church blessed
Bishop Carl A. Kemme places a brazier of incense on the altar. Bishop Carl A. Kemme promised to pray that Holy Savior’s new church will serve the local community… Read More
New seminarian chapel dedicated
Bishop Carl A. Kemme related the first question asked by God to those attending the St. Joseph House of Formation’s chapel dedication Monday evening, Nov. 4. God asks Adam… Read More
Over 900 youth attend first Ascend
David Purcell had a name in mind for last weekend’s youth conference – even before he was hired a few months ago as the program coordinator for Youth, Young Adult,… Read More
Mass for Life celebrated at Wichita abortion clinic
Jesus described Satan as the father of lies, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said last Saturday during a Mass celebrated on the street next to Wichita’s abortion clinic. “What happens here… Read More
Jesus is a source of healing for all victims
Bishop Kemme leads holy hour for repentance, healing, reparation at Cathedral Jesus Christ will continue to be a source of healing for the many in the world, and in particular,… Read More