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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
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
Atlanta archbishop named new leader of Washington Archdiocese
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis has named Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Atlanta as the new archbishop of Washington. The appointment was announced April 4 in Washington by Archbishop Christophe… 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
St. Margaret Mary Parish unveils adoration chapel
St. Margaret Mary Parish unveils adoration chapel Father Ned Blick, pastor of St. Margaret Mary Parish in Wichita, talks about the parish’s new adoration chapel before it was blessed Tuesday,… 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