Christ the King

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

What does the Vicar for Evangelization, Discipleship, and Stewardship do?

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

Monicans intertwine faith, friendship, and service

An account written in 2024 by Monican Circle historian Beth Vin Zant describes the earliest days:  Meetings were usually held in the afternoons every other week at 1 p.m. Sometimes… Read More

Fr. Robert Wachter passes away at age 75

“‘You’re going to Heaven!’” It was one of the most memorable things Fr. David Lies had heard Fr. Robert Wachter say, perhaps made even more memorable by the fact that… Read More

Lolek aims to embody truth, beauty, goodness

If they found enough performers for a youth stage production of “My Son Pinocchio Jr.,” then Corinne Mayans, husband Michael, and daughters Clara and Catherine, would launch a Catholic youth… Read More