Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
New book recounts Fr. Kapaun’s story for young audience
Spreading knowledge about, appreciation of, and devotion to Venerable Emil Kapaun has gotten a little easier and kid-friendlier. That is because a couple of weeks ago, the Catholic Diocese of… 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
Elliot retiring after decades of restoration craftsmanship
By Robert Elliot I often view myself as a footnote to history, though a privileged one. My hands have worked in the homes of billionaires, grand hotels, and resorts. That… Read More
Pair to be ordained to diaconate on May 21
Editor’s Note: At 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 21 at Wichita’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, two young men are set to be ordained as transitional deacons for the Diocese of… Read More
Bishop: The risen Christ is our firm foundation
Editor’s Note: Diocese of Wichita Bishop Carl A. Kemme delivered the homily on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 5 at Wichita’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. After offering Easter… Read More
Darkness dispelled by the Son, Bishop says
Editor’s note: Diocese of Wichita Bishop Carl A. Kemme delivered the following homily during the Christmas Eve Vigil Mass that was held at Wichita’s Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on… Read More
Fr. Patrick Malone laid to rest
Fr. H. Patrick Malone was no shrinking violet, Bishop Carl Kemme recalled during his homily at the Mass of Christian Burial for the priest who had served the Catholic Diocese… Read More
Pope’s messenger spends weekend in Wichita
The readings for Sunday, Nov. 16 began with the Prophet Malachi warning, “Lo, the day is coming, blazing like an oven, when all the proud and evildoers will be stubble,… Read More
After 50 years at cathedral organ, Pracht plays on
It’s true, Carole Pracht was not playing the organ on the morning of Sunday, June 22, 1980. Had a doctor’s note been necessary, she presumably could have brought the birth… Read More
Bishop reports campaign exceeds all expectations
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With great joy and a heart full of gratitude, I am pleased to share that the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign has… Read More
Diocese’s capital campaign raises $60.1 million
The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is celebrating a momentous achievement – one that has stirred hearts, united communities, and affirmed the strength of our shared faith across south-central and southeast… Read More
What does a vicar general do? A Q&A with Fr. John Jirak
Editor’s Note: This spring, when Bishop Carl A. Kemme announced 2025 priest assignments for the Catholic Diocese of Wichita, Fr. John Jirak was appointed vicar general and moderator of the… Read More