Chrism Mass
Chrism Mass brings the diocese together, bishop says
Ten priests honored at Chrism Mass Ten priests of the Diocese of Wichita celebrated jubilees of their ordinations at the Chrism Mass Tuesday, April 4, at the Cathedral of the… Read More
Bishop honors Irish priests at Chrism Mass
Bishop Carl A. Kemme explained how the church is a community of missionary disciples in his homily at Tuesday’s Mass of the Chrism at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception… Read More
Bishop Kemme looks past the pandemic to diocese’s future
What is a Chrism Mass? The Chrism Mass manifests the unity of the priests with their bishop. During the liturgy, the bishop blesses three oils — the Oil of catechumens… 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: Diocese is at a crossroads
About the Chrism Mass The Chrism Mass celebrates the unity of the priests of the diocese with their bishop. During the Mass the bishop blesses the Oil of Catechumens, the… Read More