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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
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