Catholic Diocese of Wichita

Bishop: Jesus Christ is the ultimate responder

Bishop Carl A. Kemme described Jesus as the ultimate responder at the Blue Mass celebrated Sunday, Sept. 8, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. “Jesus, as he often does… Read More

Students the focus of young missionaries

Six Fellowship of Catholic University Student missionaries are reaching out to Catholic and non-Catholic students this year on the Wichita State University campus. (Courtesy photo) Over 17,000 students are roaming… Read More

Chaplains are there for students after high school graduation

Students who graduate from Catholic high schools are not forgotten when they go to college. Neither are Catholic students who graduated from public high schools. Bishop Carl A. Kemme has… Read More

53rd Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Oct. 20

By Jake SamourBishop Carl A. Kemme will be the main celebrant at the 53rd Annual Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass Sunday, Oct. 20. It will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the… Read More

Fatima scene installed at IHM convent

Those who visit the Immaculate Heart of Mary Motherhouse property south of Colwich may now contemplate one of the angelic Fatima apparitions while praying the rosary. The sisters have installed… Read More

Visible Learning program empowers educators to illuminate student growth

As part of the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! Campaign, our commitment to strong and vibrant Catholic schools starts with a renewed commitment to our Catholic educators. To assist… Read More

Diocese acquires camp facility

Help us name the new campgroundIn the coming weeks, the diocese will invite our Catholic community to submit ideas for names for the new camp. Start thinking about possible names… Read More

Marriage on Tap offers a new date night experience for young couples

Next Marriage on Tap April 22The next Marriage on Tap will gather at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 22, at The Keg in Colwich. The evening promises enriching conversations, a… Read More

The Nation’s Report Card indicates Catholic Schools excelling post-pandemic

LEESBURG, Virginia – Catholic school students performed at or near the top in reading and math compared to public schools coming out of the pandemic, according to the National Assessment… Read More

Strengthen Catholic institutions to fight anti-Catholic bias, prof says at Red Mass

  Catholic schools and institutions have been subject to legal attacks throughout U.S. history, Professor Nicole Garnett told those attending a banquet following the Red Mass Thursday, Sept. 8, at… Read More

Over 500 college students attend SEEK event

Over 500 college students from throughout Kansas took part in a regional SEEK event Feb. 4-6 at the Wichita Hyatt Regency Hotel. SEEK is a conference for college students in… Read More

Our Lady of Lourdes scene is seen by hundreds of passers-by

The Lord giveth Mary Frances Skinner snow and the Lord taketh it away. In the interim, the sculptor gives passers-by a temporary work of art. As the snow fell during… Read More