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Five to be ordained for the Diocese of Wichita
Two men will be ordained to the priesthood and three to the transitional diaconate this month by Bishop Carl A. Kemme. The ordination to the transitional diaconate is scheduled for… Read More
Sister Therese Wetta has learned a lot teaching in Liberia
Sister Therese Wetta has learned a lot since she left the Diocese of Wichita 15 months ago to minister at a Catholic school in Liberia, West Africa. The Adorer… Read More
Fr. Kapaun Pilgrimage May 30-June 2
The 11th annual Father Kapaun Pilgrimage will be held from May 30 to June 2. Participants will begin their trek after a 6 a.m. Mass Thursday, May 30, at Church… Read More
App, website save search time for the faithful
App, website save search time for the faithful The website MyFaithWalk.org is a single source for prayer, Mass preparation, and more. A group of Kansas City area volunteers has made… Read More
Father Greer worries so the bishop doesn’t have to
Father Greer worries so the bishop doesn’t have to When Father Gabriel Greer does his job well, you don’t notice. That’s his goal as the master of ceremonies… Read More
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
Sonogram leads to a decision for life
Sonogram leads to a decision for life Young mother sees her daughter in utero and says no to abortion Six years ago the Knights of Columbus state council paid for… 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