Bishop Carl Kemme

Bishop Kemme: We truly receive the body and blood of Christ at Mass

Dear Brothers and Sisters, I am writing these words on the weekend in which we have just celebrated the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ or, as it… Read More

Bishop Kemme asks for peace, justice

Bishop Carl A. Kemme asked for prayer and forgiveness at a Mass for peace and justice Tuesday, June 9, at Holy Savior Church in Wichita. The Mass was celebrated the… Read More

Sr. John Patrick makes perpetual profession

Bishop Carl A. Kemme reminded those attending the Mass of Perpetual Profession and Consecration for Sister John Patrick of the Trinity that the Latin term “per omnia secula seculorum,” or… Read More

Three ordained priests

    Bishop Carl A. Kemme told the three men standing before him that from that day on – until their last breath – they would be called “Father.” “The… Read More

Five ordained to the diaconate

    Bishop Carl A. Kemme said he and the other priests at the ordination to the diaconate Thursday, May 21, at the Church of the Magdalen were once like… Read More

Three to be ordained to the priesthood

Ordinations are ticketed events To limit the size of the ordinations because of pandemic regulations, the ordinations will be open only to those who have received tickets. For details regarding… Read More

Bishop Kemme: Rejoice and live in Christ’s peace

  The apostles in Divine Mercy Sunday’s gospel were afraid and paralyzed with fear, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in a homily streamed from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception… Read More

Bishop: Easter changed human destiny

Human destiny was forever changed because of Jesus’ resurrection, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in his Easter morning homily streamed from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita. “No… Read More

Bishop expresses hope of reunification at Chrism Mass

    What is the Chrism Mass? During the Chrism Mass, the bishop blesses three oils: the oil of catechumens (oleum catechumenorum or oleum sanctorum), the oil of the infirm… Read More

Bishop Kemme: “Walk with Jesus to Calvary”

  The faithful are reliving the sacred events of Holy Week in a way they’ve never known, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said in a Palm Sunday homily streamed from the… Read More

Bishop Kemme: Reclaim Sunday as the Lord’s Day

Although families across the Diocese of Wichita are sheltering from home during the Coronavirus pandemic, Sunday is still the Lord’s Day, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said from his home Sunday,… Read More

Bishop Kemme: ‘Cast your cares on Jesus’

Bishop Carl A. Kemme asked the faithful in this time of instability to cast all their cares on Jesus because he cares deeply for all. “Let that be our hope… Read More