Bishop Carl A. Kemme
Four ordained transitional deacons
The four seminarians who replied “present” last Saturday made more than a physical transition from their pew to the sanctuary, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said, their simple acknowledgment had… Read More
Pray for those who have been sexually abused, bishop asks at special Mass
Want to hear the bishop’s homily? Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s homily of Sunday, April 23, is available on Church of the Blessed Sacrament’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/BlessedSacrament. Bishop Carl A. Kemme… Read More
Bishop: Be like Jesus, don’t shun the leper
Bishop Carl A. Kemme said Jesus’ embrace and healing of the lepers in the Gospel story was a guide for those attending the White Mass Sunday morning, Oct. 9, at… Read More
Bishop Kemme: God uses marriage and family to bring about grace in the world
The blessings of marriage are considerable, but so are the responsibilities associated with matrimony, Bishop Carl A. Kemme told 90 couples at the annual Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday afternoon, Oct.… Read More
Bishop Kemme says the future is bright for the young fighting for the lives of the unborn
Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those attending a Mass and exorcism Saturday, Oct. 1, at Wichita’s abortion clinic to ask God for forgiveness for the “unspeakable crimes and sins of… Read More
Fire severely damages Fort Scott’s church
Want to help the parish? Those wishing to make a donation to help restore Mary Queen of Angels Church may contact the parish office at 620-223-4340. Fr. Yancey Burgess… Read More
Irish priests who served the diocese honored
Bishop Carl A. Kemme likened the priests of Ireland who left home and family to serve the faithful of Kansas to St. Bartholomew whose missionary travels took him far… Read More
Bishop to educators: Win the next generation to Christ
Bishop Carl A. Kemme talked about his fondness for the term “Peace be with you,” which is reserved in the liturgy for a bishop, when he addressed Catholic school principals… Read More
Bishop Kemme speaks at prayer service
The following are selected quotes from Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s address at the Community Prayer event Saturday, July 23, at Eastminster Presbyterian Church. “Whether believer or not, regardless of religious… Read More
Bishop Kemme ordains three to the priesthood
The three seminarians ordained to the priesthood Saturday, May 28, gave the same answer to Bishop Carl A. Kemme when he asked them before their ordination what they were looking… Read More
Bishop Kemme meets with new postulator for the canonization cause of Fr. Kapaun
Bishop Carl A. Kemme came back with more than memories from a recent trip to Rome to meet with the new postulator for the cause of canonization for… Read More
Bishop honors seniors at annual celebration
Bishop Carl A. Kemme, who is nearly 62-years-old, told those attending the Senior Appreciation Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Thursday, May 13, that he is sensitive to… Read More