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Seminarians installed at special Mass April 15
Seminarians installed at special Mass April 15 Seven seminarians of the Diocese of Wichita were installed Monday evening, April 15, during a Mass of Institution for Readers & Acolytes at… Read More
Conversando con nuestros futuros sacerdotes
Este año el Avance Católico como en años anteriores quiso nuevamente introducir un poco los diáconos a la comunidad hispana. Ellos se convertirán en nuevos sacerdotes dentro de poco y… Read More
Bishop Kemme: Diocese is at a crossroads
About the Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass celebrates the unity of the priests of the diocese with their bishop. During the Mass the bishop blesses the Oil of Catechumens, the… Read More
Santa Margarita María abre su nueva Capilla de Adoración Eucarística
Foto: El Obispo Carl A. Kemme habla a los feligreses de Santa Margarita María durante la bendición de su nueva capilla de adoración el 19 de marzo (Advance foto) El… Read More
Woman joins church, brings in family
Woman joins church, brings in family She made the ‘mistake’ of reading Catholic books written by Catholics Cassia Williams’ family, although hesitant about her decision to become Catholic, graciously attended… Read More
Vet who spent time in POW camp with Father Kapaun visits diocese
Vet who spent time in POW camp with Father Kapaun visits diocese Joe Ramirez visited the Diocese of Wichita last month. A statue outside of St. John Nepomucene Church in… Read More
Msgr. William Carr served the diocese for over 60 years
Msgr. William Carr served the diocese for over 60 years The body of Msgr. William Carr is carried to a hearse after a funeral Mass Thursday, March 28, at the… Read More
Diocesan priests recall memories of Msgr. William Carr
Diocesan priests recall memories of Msgr. William Carr Msgr. William Carr was a priest of the diocese for over 60 years. Several priests of the diocese shared their thoughts and… Read More
Focus on vocations
Father Chad Arnold, above, and Father Todd J. Shepherd participate in Vocations Day activities Thursday, March 7, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in South Hutchinson. Several religious orders also… Read More
Diocesan youth meet for annual DCYC
Diocesan youth meet for annual DCYC Carrie Ann Ford of Buffalo, New York, was the keynote speaker for the DCYC weekend. The event was held at the Doubletree by… Read More
Prison ministry gets new chaplain
Fr. Robert Wachter’s ‘parishioners’ are behind locked doors, fences Self-driving cars can’t come soon enough for Father Robert Wachter. In January his odometer rolled up an additional 1,000 miles in… Read More