Diocese of Wichita

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

Laity, priests learn about establishing a religious foundation for children so that it grows with them Mary Mirrione knew Catechesis of the Good Shepherd was succeeding in her parish when,… Read More

Priests reaching out to Spanish-speaking, others to bring them back into the church

Fr. Jose Machado isn’t waiting for the Spanish-speaking Catholics to reach out to him, he’s tracking them down and handing out tracts. Fr. Machado, the diocesan facilitator for Evangelization, Discipleship… Read More

Bishop Kemme reminds faithful about the ‘unspeakable evil’ that society rationalizes

The annual Mass at Wichita’s abortion clinic is a testimony to the faith those attending have in God, the creator of human and divine life, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said… Read More

Salt & Light reaching out to young adults to bring them back to the faith

Want to learn more? For more information about Salt & Light for Catholic young adults, visit wichitacya.com. Find a calendar of activities and more details of their mission. The November… Read More

Bishop Kemme: Fr. Kapaun conformed his life to Christ

  Fr. Emil J. Kapaun conformed his life to Christ, Bishop Carl A. Kemme said at a funeral Wednesday, Sept. 29, about the Korean War hero. “Jesus modeled that love… Read More

Ray Kapaun give thanks after Fr. Kapaun’s funeral

“It has been a very emotional week,” Ray Kapaun said as a warning before he delivered comments after Fr. Kapaun’s funeral. After thanking the bishops and priests attending, he credited… Read More

Fr. David Lies reflects on Fr. Kapaun at vigil

  After recognizing members of the Kapaun family attending a vigil for Fr. Kapaun Tuesday, Sept. 28, in Hartman Arena, Fr. David Lies shared memories of interactions with the family.… Read More

Fr. Weldon at vespers: Give your life as Fr. Kapaun did

  Fr. Eric Weldon, pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in South Hutchinson, talked about the feast days that surround the funeral day of Fr. Kapaun at a vespers… Read More

Fr. Kapaun’s tomb in place; ready for his remains

  The flag-draped casket was empty during a Memorial Mass in Wichita for Father Emil J. Kapaun on July 29, 1953. The casket at Fr. Kapaun’s funeral Wednesday, Sept. 29,… Read More

Bishop Kemme honors first responders at annual Blue Mass

Bishop Carl A. Kemme at the annual Blue Mass Sunday, Sept. 12, described Jesus as the first, last, and greatest responder because he laid down his life for the salvation… Read More

Hammers put away at Apostle Build 2021

  Despite the challenges that are a part of each new construction project and the difficulties related to the pandemic, Apostle Build 2021 went smoothly. Brian Knolla, the construction coordinator… Read More

Abortion industry setting its sights on Kansas

Value Them Both amendment will be targeted Chuck Weber warned Serra Club members that a great battle to defend the lives of the unborn in Kansas is looming. “The state… Read More