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