Catholic Diocese of Wichita
Birthline marks 50 years of saving babies
Birthline is marking its 50th year of providing an alternative to abortion for women with unplanned pregnancies. Bernadette Sanders said the local organization originally was associated with Birthright but changed… Read More
Diocese hosting Rosary Congress Oct. 6-7
24-hours of continuous prayer planned at the Cathedral in Wichita Want to be a part of the Rosary Congress? Those who wish to be an adorer or a rosary leader… Read More
St. Rose of Lima in Mt. Vernon, blessed, dedicated
Not only did Bishop Carl A. Kemme bless the new St. Rose of Lima Church in Mt. Vernon Friday, Aug. 13, but Pope Francis also imparted an Apostolic Blessing on… Read More
New principals start the year in Southeast Kansas
Kristen O’Brien began student teaching over 25 years ago at St. Mary’s Elementary School in Pittsburg. Today she is the principal. O’Brien is one of three women in Southeast Kansas… Read More
Diocesan family returns to the conference
This year’s Midwest Catholic Family Conference was down-sized after last year’s cancelation because of the pandemic, but Kathleen Timmermeyer was delighted with the attendance. “We’re pleased and blessed,” Timmermeyer said… Read More
Bishop urges educators to focus on making disciples
The culture is in a post-Christian apostolic era Bishop Carl A. Kemme told school administrators Friday, Aug. 6. “We are leaving a period of Christendom where the Judeo-Christian belief system… Read More
Bishop Kemme tells seminarians to hone their listening skills
Bishop Carl A. Kemme urged four seminarians attending a special Mass on July 30 to hone their listening skills. “I have come to believe that all the skills and abilities… Read More
Fr. Kapaun receives South Korea’s highest military medal
Want more information or tickets? For more information about Fr. Emil Kapaun and for tickets to related events, visit www.KapaunComesHome.com. Ceremony held in Seoul Father Emil Kapaun posthumously received South… Read More
Taking the Gospel to the ailing
Father Betzen implementing the diocesan Pastoral Plan to evangelize Father J.D. Betzen says his new role as a hospital chaplain allows him many more opportunities to fulfill the diocesan priority… Read More
Four admitted to Candidacy for Holy Orders
Bishop Carl A. Kemme urged four seminarians attending a special Mass on July 30 to hone their listening skills. “I have come to believe that all the skills and abilities… Read More
Natural family planning a blessing for couples
The Catholic Church is losing a battle against the wanton sexual behavior initiated by the pill in the 1960s. In a July 8 CrisisMagazine.com article David Ayers, Ph.D., writes about… Read More
Local songwriter composes tribute to Fr. Kapaun
Jack Korbel was so moved by the news that Fr. Emil Kapaun’s body had been identified that he wrote a song about it. “It reflects my personal experiences in terms… Read More