Diocese of Wichita
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
Seminarians encounter God on Colorado hiking excursion
A group of priests and seminarians from the Diocese of Wichita got closer to God last month. Father Chad Arnold and Father Adam Grelinger accompanied eight seminarians Aug. 9-13 for… Read More
Bishop Kemme thanks seminarians for answering the call
A slideshow of the opening day Mass at the House of Formation. Bishop Carl A. Kemme thanked the 14 seminarians studying in the St. Joseph House of Formation for responding… Read More
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
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
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
Evangelizing neighborhood youth
Seminarian Jesus Banuelos shares Gospel with North High area teens WICHITA – When Andy Churray visited the St. Joseph House of Formation a couple of years ago to talk about… Read More
Transitional deacons delivering sermons, delivering service
Deacon Seth Arnold is now past the point of being nervous about delivering homilies at Mass. “Fr. Devin has me preaching all of the Masses during the week and two… Read More