News Archive
Stories and information from the Catholic Advance.
Blessed Sacrament marks 40 years of perpetual adoration
Fr. Jason Borkenhagen prayed Thursday, Nov. 2, that the Blessed Sacrament parishioners who were charter members of the adoration chapel are now at an elevated level of adoration. “For all… Read More
Holy Family statue dedicated
A statue of the Holy Family, located at the entrance of Ascension Cemetery in Wichita, was dedicated Tuesday, Nov. 7. The statue completes the Holy Family Special Needs Foundation memorial… Read More
St. Joseph House of Formation expanding to a third residence
Want to help renovate the Vianney House? Michael Wescott, the director of Development and Planned Giving for the Diocese of Wichita, said the St. Joseph House of Formation is the… Read More
Bishop Kemme to consecrate Cathedral parishioner a ‘bride of Christ’
Want to attend the consecration? Aubrey Coulter will be consecrated to a life of virginity by Bishop Carl A. Kemme at a 5:15 p.m. Mass on Friday, Dec. 8, at… Read More
Sacred Heart Church in Frontenac completes a heavenly transformation
When he saw tears in his own parishioners’ eyes, Fr. Josh Evans knew the renovation of Sacred Heart Church in Frontenac was a success. “It’s sort of shocking every time… Read More
Prison ministry coordinator looks back and sees how God was preparing her
Want to volunteer for prison ministry? Those interested in joining the St. Dismas Ministry are invited to an information night at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, in room 205 of… Read More
Holy Name, Winfield, marking its centennial
Holy Name Parish in Winfield is commemorating the centennial of its church this weekend. Bishop Carl A. Kemme will celebrate a Mass of Dedication at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. The… Read More
Bishop Kemme: health care is grounded in the dignity of every human person
The fundamental principle in providing health care is recognizing the dignity of the human person from the moment of conception until natural death, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said at a… Read More
Campaign will bolster Catholic schools, enhance teachers’ salaries
One key component of the upcoming diocesan capital campaign, One Family, Fully Alive in Christ!, is enhancing teachers’ salaries in every Catholic school across the diocese. The campaign will seek… Read More
Fatima grotto installed, blessed at Cathedral
Fr. Adam Keiter blessed a new Fatima grotto Friday, Oct. 13, after the noon Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. The Marian shrine features a nearly… Read More
Bishop Kemme: Married couples are witnesses of God’s unfailing love
Bishop Carl A. Kemme described the couples attending the 52nd Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass as living witnesses of God’s unfailing love. “In this Mass, we ask God to… Read More
St. Francis of Assisi parishioners are back in the church; campus renovations continue
After St. Francis of Assisi renounced all material goods and became a hermit, an extraordinary thing happened while he was praying in front of a crucifix at San Damiano. “Francis,… Read More