Bishop Carl A. Kemme
Vocations report: Diocese of Wichita leads the country
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita holds the top spot in some key metrics that measure vocations to the priesthood in a new national statistical analysis on the matter that was… Read More
Bishop dedicates Mary Queen of Angels in Fort Scott
Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those attending the dedication of Mary Queen of Angels Church in Fort Scott Saturday, Nov. 23, that they had turned a new page in the… Read More
Bishop: How can we treat human beings this way?
Four days before Bishop Carl A. Kemme celebrated a Mass for Life next to a Wichita abortion clinic on Saturday, Oct. 19, he was in Auschwitz and Birkenau as part… Read More
Bishop Kemme asks the Holy Spirit to inspire those attending the Red Mass
Bishop Carl A. Kemme asked the Holy Spirit to inspire, strengthen, and encourage those in the legal profession taking part in the Red Mass Thursday, Sept. 26, at the Cathedral… Read More
Bishop: Jesus Christ is the ultimate responder
Bishop Carl A. Kemme described Jesus as the ultimate responder at the Blue Mass celebrated Sunday, Sept. 8, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. “Jesus, as he often does… Read More
53rd Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Oct. 20
By Jake SamourBishop Carl A. Kemme will be the main celebrant at the 53rd Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, Oct. 20. It will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the… Read More
Bishop Kemme accepts seminarians as candidates for Holy Orders
Bishop Carl A. Kemme reflected on the role of parents of seminarians, the future priests of the Diocese of Wichita, in his homily Friday, July 26 at a Mass celebrating… Read More
Bishop celebrates special First Communion Mass for children with special needs
Jessica Lopez started weeping soon after Bishop Carl A. Kemme began celebrating a special First Communion Mass last month. “I didn’t make it 10 minutes into the Mass without crying… Read More
Bishop Kemme praises new transitional deacons for their Apostolic Courage
Bishop Carl A. Kemme praised the newly-ordained transitional deacons for their hearts of Apostolic Courage at their ordination Thursday, May 23, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita.… Read More
Bishop celebrates 10 years as a shepherd
The Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme said 10 years ago he couldn’t have imagined the blessing he would receive being named bishop of the Diocese of Wichita. He talked about… Read More
Six seminarians installed as Reader, two as Acolyte at annual Mass of Institution
Bishop Carl A. Kemme installed eight seminarians at a Mass of Institution for Readers and Acolytes Monday evening, March 25, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. Installed… Read More
Christian life is a journey and adventure, bishop says
Christian life is a journey and an adventure, Bishop Carl A. Kemme told those taking part in the Rite of Election Sunday afternoon Feb. 18, at the Cathedral of the… Read More