Catholic Diocese of Wichita

Inaugural Family Rosary Rally set for Oct. 19 at St. Catherine

“Bless me Father, for I have sinned. It has been a couple of decades since my last confession.” Walking into a confessional, kneeling at the grate, and saying those words… 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

Organization boosts Catholic schools’ ability to serve all

This year Catholic schools throughout the Diocese of Wichita will seek to form nearly 10,000 students as missionary disciples alive in their faith. Through the hard work of many families,… Read More

National Make a Will Month invites wise stewards to leave their legacies

August is National Make a Will Month, a helpful reminder to reflect on how we can be good stewards of the gifts God has given us – not only during… Read More

St. Peter, Schulte, demonstrates graces of adoration

Certain tasks, events, and workouts often look better in hindsight. Essentially, life is full of instances in which it feels more satisfying to have done something than to be doing… Read More

Kingman’s St. Patrick School offers integrated vision

“Yeah, that’s our school,” thought St. Patrick School, Kingman, Principal Joel Arnold. It was mid-July in Lincoln, Nebraska, and he was at a national conference for the Institute for Catholic… Read More

Samour to offer personal look at St. Oscar Romero at SLC

Jake Samour is excited to offer new perspective on a saint. Samour, who directs the Diocese of Wichita’s Office of Marriage and Family Life will Present “St. Oscar Romero: Our… Read More

St. Joseph, Ost, Catholic School continues vigorous growth

With the school’s July 17-29 enrollment underway, Liz Charles, principal of St. Joseph Catholic School in Ost, marvels at its student population, which she notes is expanding, even though the… Read More

Midwest Catholic Family Conference to hit 25

A quarter of a century ago, Wichita hosted the first Midwest Catholic Family Conference.  The event will be strong as ever in 2025, says Conference Director Kathleen Timmermeyer. Moreover, she… Read More

Seven transitional deacons enter life of ordained service

The parallel between the first reading and what was about to happen was apt. Only moments before, Bishop Carl A. Kemme observed, a passage from the Acts of the Apostles… Read More

Bishop urges new priests to embrace humility

Even amid a soggy Memorial Day weekend characterized by repeated – and sometimes vigorous – rainfall, sunshine won out late on the morning of Saturday, May 24 at Wichita’s Cathedral… Read More

Eucharistic pilgrimage progresses through diocese

Although they believe the Lord’s Eucharistic presence can be found at any tabernacle, adoration chapel, or Mass in their hometown – as well as all over the globe – Robert… Read More