May Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI who has now died find loving mercy in God whom he so faithfully served in his long and honorable life.

I add my prayers and invite those of the people of the Diocese of Wichita to those of the many persons praying for the repose of Auxiliary Bishop David O’ Connell of LA whose life was taken from him yesterday in his home. How tragic and shocking to say the least.

Rite of Election 2023 in the books. 145 Catechumens and 146 Candidates. Missionary Discipleship is alive and well here. Thank You O God!

While many parts of the country are getting enough or too much rain, most of Kansas is in a severe drought. I encourage us all to pray for the blessing of rain and in the needed amount. God bless you!

I will be praying the Ordinary Form of the Mass in Latin with antiphons and propers sung by the schola in Gregorian chant this Sunday May 14th at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral. Please join us.

Our new transitional deacons in Wichita. Many thanks to God.

Mother Cecilia Marie Hammersley, newly elected superior of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Sisters of Wichita. I was honored to preside over her election today. God bless Mother in her leadership.

This film is a “must see.”

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A Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Kemme youtu.be/eFx3Y42aqt8?si… via YouTube

Annual Quo Vadis retreat for the Diocese of Wichita with over 50 young men in attendance praying and discussing their vocation, which is God’s calling for each of them.

Happy Catholic Schools to all in the Diocese of Wichita. How proud I am of our Catholic Schools. Thanks to all our generous stewards that give us the ability to offer a quality K-12 education without the burden of tuition. Thanks to our amazing leaders, educators and staff.

Our four new priests. Deo gratias!

As we gather in our churches for Masses today, I invite our Catholic community to pray for former President Trump’s full recovery from the attempt on his life as well as for others who were injured and those who were killed. Let peace and good will reign in our beloved nation.

The National Eucharistic Congress has begun. Many thousands from all over the country have converged on Indianapolis. Let us pray for a great Eucharistic revival.

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Thank you Pope Francis for your service to the Church. May you rest in eternal peace.

On this happy and historic day. . .

Praise God for our seven new transitional deacons.