Bishop Carl A. Kemme
Ceremony inaugurates a new era
Editor’s Note: The Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, delivered the following homily at the Votive Mass of St. Philip Neri that officially established… Read More
Bishop’s leadership team strives to discern, heed divine direction
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is making a concerted effort to – in the words of Bishop Carl A. Kemme – “restore the initiative to God.” Put another way: “Don’t… Read More
Bishop Kemme drops a line to his distant successor
August 2026 Dear Bishop, I am Bishop Carl A. Kemme, the 11th bishop of the Diocese of Wichita. In reading this letter, you have opened a time capsule that my… Read More
Sabbatical allows Fr. Ben Nguyen time for renewal
For 11 years, Wichita’s St. Anthony Parish was Fr. Ben Nguyen’s home, community, and responsibility. So when he completed his assignment as pastor there at the end of June, he… Read More
St. Joseph House of Formation graduating to next level
The days are numbered for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita’s St. Joseph House of Formation, but only because it is about to be replaced by St. Philip Neri Seminary, reports… Read More
A seminary’s origin and future: A Q&A with Bishop Kemme
Editor’s Note: With the news that the Diocese of Wichita will establish St. Philip Neri Seminary later this month, the Catholic Advance sat down with Bishop Carl A. Kemme late… Read More
Conference set to return in a couple of weeks
The word “family” in Midwest Catholic Family Conference – scheduled this year for July 31-Aug. 2 at Wichita’s Century II Convention Center – should deter no one – assures MCFC… Read More
As her retirement commences, Sr. Agnes Weber, CSJ, receives award recalling Bishop Gerber
Sr. Agnes Weber, CSJ, knew Wichita’s Catholic Care Center was hosting a party to celebrate her scheduled July 15 retirement as its director of pastoral care. She did not know,… Read More
July grants go out from In Love of God and Neighbor Fund
The impact of the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign continues to be felt across the Diocese of Wichita through the work of the In Love of God and… Read More
Blessed Sacrament starts a countdown to 100 years
Wichita’s Blessed Sacrament Parish celebrated the 99th anniversary of its founding on Sunday, June 28. During the 9 a.m. Mass, Bishop Carl A. Kemme marked the occasion, and during his… Read More
Six join brotherhood of priests in Diocese of Wichita
One day before he ordained six new priests for the diocese of which he serves as bishop, the Most Rev. Carl A. Kemme made a holy hour at Wichita’s Cathedral… Read More
Two ordained transitional deacons
Editor’s Note: Diocese of Wichita Bishop Carl A. Kemme delivered the following homily during the ordination Mass held on Thursday, May 21, at Wichita’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. That… Read More