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