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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
Change in Confirmation Protocol for the Diocese of Wichita
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, One of the important responsibilities I have as a bishop is to administer the Sacrament of Confirmation for the baptized. In paragraph 1285, the… Read More
St. Joseph, Andale, anticipates rededication
St. Joseph, Andale, anticipates rededication The spiritual cross that resulted from a lightning strike last June will be lifted this Lent when parishioners of St. Joseph Parish in Andale rededicate… Read More
Four begin working for the diocese
Four begin working for the diocese Several new employees have recently begun serving the Diocese of Wichita.Mark MillerMark Miller began duties Feb. 11 as the Director of Cemeteries. He succeeds… Read More
Preparing for Holy Saturday
Bishop Carl A. Kemme and Father Gabriel Greer assist catechumen Ha McCosh, a member of Christ the King Parish in Wichita, during one of the three Rites of Election and… Read More
Work continues at Holy Savior
Work continues at Holy Savior Two workers high above the ground on a scissor-lift wait for a beam that is being carried to become part of the superstructure of Holy… Read More
Lent begins with a reminder
Lent begins with a reminder A penitent begins Lent by receiving ashes at a morning Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita Wednesday, March 6, along with… Read More
Ash Wednesday is near; prepare for Easter
Ash Wednesday is near; prepare for Easter Ash Wednesday is March 6. It is not a holy day of obligation but it is a day of prayer, abstinence, fasting and… Read More
Safe Haven Sunday will help families protect children
Safe Haven Sunday will help families protect children Image courtesy of ThePornEffect.com. Most adults are uncomfortable talking about pornography among themselves. Addressing the topic with children is even more difficult.But… Read More