Bishop Carl Kemme

St. Rose of Lima in Mt. Vernon, blessed, dedicated

Not only did Bishop Carl A. Kemme bless the new St. Rose of Lima Church in Mt. Vernon Friday, Aug. 13, but Pope Francis also imparted an Apostolic Blessing on… Read More

Bishop urges educators to focus on making disciples

The culture is in a post-Christian apostolic era Bishop Carl A. Kemme told school administrators Friday, Aug. 6. “We are leaving a period of Christendom where the Judeo-Christian belief system… Read More

Bishop Kemme tells seminarians to hone their listening skills

Bishop Carl A. Kemme urged four seminarians attending a special Mass on July 30 to hone their listening skills. “I have come to believe that all the skills and abilities… Read More

Four admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders

Bishop Carl A. Kemme urged four seminarians attending a special Mass on July 30 to hone their listening skills. “I have come to believe that all the skills and abilities… Read More

Bishop Kemme urges all to defend religious freedom

  The Gospel of Christ is one of love and mercy, according to Bishop Carl A. Kemme, but this age, like every other age, is rejecting it and persecuting those… Read More

Four ordained priests for Diocese of Wichita

  Bishop Carl A. Kemme began his homily Saturday, May 29, by echoing the Gospel reading, thanking God the Father for the four men ordained to the priesthood at Church… Read More

Two ordained to the diaconate

  The stewardship way of life and vocations to the priesthood are the two most common traits Bishop Carl A. Kemme hears about regarding the Diocese of Wichita. “The two… Read More

Bishop Kemme lifts up St. Philip Neri as an example for his priests, seminarians

Bishop Carl A. Kemme offered praise to God Wednesday, May 26, that the annual Evening with Seminarians could take place this year. Last year’s evening was canceled and the ordinations… Read More

Bishop Kemme lifts up St. Philip Neri as an example for his priests, seminarians

Bishop Carl A. Kemme offered praise to God Wednesday, May 26, that the annual Evening with Seminarians could take place this year. Last year’s evening was canceled and the ordinations… Read More

Newman U. awards Bishop Kemme an honorary degree

Bishop Carl A. Kemme was awarded an honorary degree from Newman University during a commencement ceremony Friday, May 7, at Hartman Arena in Wichita. Newman annually awards an honorary degree… Read More

Bishop implores Newman grads to discern

  Bishop Carl A. Kemme emphasized in his homily to this year’s Newman University graduates that “the faithful and serious Christian is in the world as one who discerns.” “To… Read More

Mass dispensation to be lifted June 5-6

A letter from Bishop Carl A. Kemme Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In March of 2020, in collaboration with the bishops in Kansas, and in response to the emerging… Read More