Bishop Kemme’s calendar
Here is Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s calendar for the next month.
April 21: Stewardship Symposium in Kansas City, Kansas; Parish pastoral visit St. Anthony/St. Rose in Wellington
April 22: Pittsburg State University Campus Ministry Mass, banquet and ball
April 23: Confirmation Mass at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart in Frontenac
April 24-25: Jesus Caritas in Kansas City
April 25: Confirmation Mass at 6:30 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena in Wichita
April 26: Confirmation Mass at 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary in Derby
April 29: Joy of the Gospel convocation delegation meeting
April 29-30: Parish Pastoral visit to Sacred Heart in Halstead
April 30: Diocesan Confirmation for St. Anne and St. Margaret Mary at the Cathedral at 3 p.m.
May 3: Confirmation Mass at 6:30 p.m. for St. Joseph, McPherson and St. Bridget, Lindsborg at McPherson
May 5-6: Knights of Columbus State Convention in Topeka
May 7: Immaculate Heart of Mary Fatima Pilgrimage Mass at 9 a.m.
May 8-9: Kansas Catholic Conference of Bishops executive session in Topeka
May 10: Our Lady of Fatima Mass at the Cathedral at 6 p.m.
May 11: Diocesan Confirmation Mass at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral for the Newton parishes and St. Patrick in Wichita
May 12: Pastor/Principal Appreciation Mass and Luncheon at Spiritual Life Center; Newman University Baccalaureate Mass at the Cathedral at 6 p.m.
May 13-14: Parish Pastoral Visit St. Cecilia in Haysville
May 14: Confirmation Mass for the Immaculate Heart of Mary Cathedral Parish at 3 p.m.
May 16: Confirmation Mass at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael in Mulvane
May 17: Graduation for St. Mary Colgan in Pittsburg
May 18: Graduation for Trinity Catholic High School in Hutchinson
May 20: Diaconate ordination at the Church of the Magdalen

Registration open for the May 6 Life Run
The 4th Annual Life Run will take place on Saturday, May, 6 at Sedgwick County Park.
A timed 5K run, a fun 1.5 mile run/walk, a tot dash, a Senior Stroll, and other activities are part of the event which is held to raise awareness of the gift of life and to celebrate all life.
Net proceeds will benefit three ministries:
• Birthline, a crisis pregnancy center that provides material assistance and non-judgemental emotional support for mothers to carry their child to term in good health, dignity, and peace of mind.
• Dear Neighbor Ministries, which works to transform lives of the poor, abused, and neglected people of the Hilltop community.
• Birthmother Ministry, which supports the sacrificial love of birthmothers in their gift of life through adoption by offering hope and healing in Christ. This ministry seeks to offer fellowship, counseling, and a safe private place to share their birthmother story.
Register at www.liferunwichita.org or through the diocesan Respect Life Social Justice Office: Darla Voegeli at 316-269-3935 or voegelid@catholicdioceseofwichita.org.

Bishop Kemme to lead trip to South America
Bishop Carl A. Kemme will lead a trip to South America Jan. 29-Feb. 8, 2018.
The trip, “a walk in the footsteps of Pope Francis,” will include stops in Lima and Machu Picchu, Peru; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
“We were so thrilled when Bishop Kemme agreed to lead this trip as a benefit for Guadalupe Clinic,” said Jodi Guillemette, director of Development for Guadalupe Clinic.
“It will be a wonderful spiritual experience. We will see the shrines of South America, walk in the footsteps of Pope Francis, and have the opportunity to have Mass every day with the bishop. We are blessed to have such a kind, giving soul as Bishop Kemme leading our diocese.”
The cost is $3,850 per person, of which $250 is a tax-deductible donation to the Guadalupe Clinic. For a reservation or more information, call (508) 340-9370 or email Anthony@proximotravel.com.

Study groups to discuss symbols in the Latin Mass
The walls of the church are white with angels during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, St. Gregory of Nyssa said. And so it is that much of the glory that is the Mass is hidden. But every word, gesture and object reflects and leads us into its mysteries.
In a 2016 book, “Nothing Superfluous: An Explanation of the Symbolism of the Rite of St. Gregory the Great,” Fr. James Jackson, a priest of the Fraternitas Sacerdotalis Sancti Petri, delves into the theological meaning behind the art, architecture, words and gestures of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. And the Wichita Latin Mass Community is having study groups weekly during the month of May to discuss the book.
All are welcome to attend. For more information, email wichita
latinmass@gmail.com. Copies of the book can be ordered from www.fraternitypublications.com or amazon.com.

Foster Grandparent receives award
Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent, Earline Jackson, has received the Spring 2017 Good Apple Award sponsored by Wichita Public Schools.
She was recognized during a special ceremony at Stucky Middle School on April 17.
Jackson has been involved with the agency’s Foster Grandparent Program since 2004 and serves at Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School, where she mentors children during school hours and in the latchkey program.
“Grandma is one of the first people at school and one of the last to leave,” said a school system spokesperson. “Grandma Jackson’s smile lights up Minneha.”
The Good Apple Award program allows schools and administrative support centers to recognize employees, volunteers and school partners who provide exemplary service to the district and its students.
Twice each year, principals and selection committees take up the arduous task of reviewing nominations and selecting only three award recipients for their buildings.

Seminarian talks about the priesthood
Seminarian Matthew Glazier talks about his seminary experience in a brief video now available at the diocesan Vocations Office page: CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org/Vocations.
He is a member of St. Teresa of Avila Parish and lives in Madison.

Fatima statue to visit Wichita May 8
The World Apostolate of Fatima’s Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace will stop at Blessed Sacrament Church Monday, May 8.
A rosary will be prayed on the hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Confessions will be heard from 5 to 7 p.m. An evening Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m., in addition to the regular 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m. Masses.
The tour, marking the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady at Fatima, will feature the world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue, traveling worldwide for nearly 70 years.
Hundreds of favors and graces, including cures, and countless conversions are associated with the image.

Info night for parent of children with disabilities April 27
Parents of children with disabilities are invited to an informational night from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at the St. Joseph Pastoral Center, 437 N. Topeka, the building east of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita.
Spanish interpreters and listening systems will be available.
Parents may attend any or all of the sessions. Child care will be provided for a limited number of children. To make a reservation for child care, call 316-269-3919.
The event is sponsored by the diocesan Ministry with Persons with Disabilities and the Hispanic Ministry.

During his homily at the Mass of Chrism Tuesday, April 11, Bishop Carl A. Kemme talked about a thought-provoking movie he recently saw with friends about a Jesuit mission in South America.
The movie is a remarkable story about how faith was born there, he said, how the Jesuits in the 1740s “evangelized these people through various means, through music, education, formation, but most especially through the sacraments and through the personal witness and presence of the men in black robes – the priests and brothers – who shared their lives.”
Pope Francis, in his Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaudium, the Joy of the Gospel, teaches that disciples of Jesus are called to be missionaries, Bishop Kemme said, to go out to the peripheries of human society and provide people an encounter with Jesus Christ “whose love for humanity on the cross changed the destiny of human history forever.”
Speaking to a capacity crowd of representatives from throughout the Diocese of Wichita, he said the faithful of the diocese are also called to preach, teach, and to help people “encounter with the indescribable and perennial joy that those who love him already know and are called to share.”
Bishop Kemme said he would soon bless and consecrate the oils to be used in the administration of the sacraments this church year.
“These moments are encounters with the Risen Christ,” he said. “These oils will communicate in a deeply personal way the many graces that Jesus desires to bestow upon those to be baptized, those to be confirmed, and consecrated with an indelible character, conformed and ordained forever to the dignity of their office and role in the church, the altars and walls of churches, and those who are infirmed, extending the healing touch of Jesus to all who have faith in his power.”
The priests celebrating their jubilees were also honored at the Mass. Celebrating jubilees this year are Father Patrick Larkin, 60 years; Father Leon Kerschen and Father Raymond Joyce, 55 years; and Father Ned Blick and Father Ken Schuckman, 25 years.
The jubilarians and the other priests renewed at the Mass, the commitment they made on the day of their ordination to live a life of service, witness and dedication.
The service priests provide selflessly is “a precious oil of the New Evangelization,” Bishop Kemme said. “Pray for them fervently, forgive them readily, thank them personally, for their life and labor is not always understood or valued in the various communities in which they live and work.”
He closed his homily by explaining that both the priests and the laity are called to go forth as missionary disciples of the New Evangelization.
“May those who receive annointings from these oils meet Christ in them and in those who serve him as disciples,” Bishop Kemme said, “and may the joy of the gospel be spread far and wide in this diocese and beyond as we continue to encounter the Lord Jesus Christ, our Redeemer and friend.”

What is the meaning of the Chrism Mass?
The Mass of Chrism has a dual significance: it is a liturgy during which holy oils are blessed; and it manifests the unity of the priests with their bishop.
The bishop blesses three oils at the Mass: the oil of catechumens (oleum catechumenorum or oleum sanctorum), the oil of the infirm (oleum infirmorum), and holy chrism (sacrum chrisma), which will be used in the administration of the sacraments throughout the diocese for the year.
The unity and the connection of the priests and parishes to the bishop, and by extension to the Bishop of Rome, is symbolized by the dispersion of oils blessed by the bishop and taken from the cathedral, the seat of the bishop, to the various parishes throughout the diocese.

A Christian lives “in newness of life,” Bishop Carl A. Kemme said at the Easter vigil Saturday night, April 15, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita.
Christians receive that gift in baptism “to live one’s life in a completely new and dynamic way, in the light of the resurrection of Christ,” he said to a packed church.
Before blessing the baptismal font and baptizing an infant and an adult, Bishop Kemme reminded the faithful what St. Paul says, that they are not only baptized into Christ Jesus, they are also baptized into his death.
“We were indeed buried with him through baptism into death, so that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might live in newness of life,” he said.
Jesus’ resurrection is an “eternal game changer,” he said, adding that baptism “immerses us in a new way of living, a new focus, a new vision.”
“This Easter, faith and focus needs to permeate every aspect of our lives, including our attitude, our actions, our manner of living and our choices,” he said.
“It must be the foundation of our prayer, our worship and the strength of our desire to seek God’s will in all things. Easter faith is the reason for our smile and the joy of our hearts; it is the core of our relationships and commitments.”
Our lives should be influenced by our faith in the risen Christ – that his tomb will always be empty, Bishop Kemme said.
“When at last, brothers and sisters, it is our time to die, may we meet that moment with an Easter faith that has grown and deepened over the course of our lives, so that we will not face it in fear or despair, but with the trust and confidence that Christ will one day call each of us from our tombs to take our place in his Kingdom of love, peace and eternal life.”
Over 400 persons were received across the Diocese of Wichita on Holy Saturday evening.

The Diocese of Wichita is sponsoring a 10-week SENT Institute for Evangelization beginning Monday, May 8.
The institute is a process of formation for all baptized adults and is designed to equip and encourage them to share Jesus Christ with their family, friends, acquaintances – with anyone.
“You don’t need a theology degree – there’s no prerequisite,” said Joshua Bitting, director of the diocesan Office of Faith Formation. “Really, all you have to have is a heart open to God and a heart open to people. If you love the Lord Jesus and you want him to be loved and known, this is for you.”
Anyone who knows people they would like to invite into a relationship with Christ is invited.
“Everyone of us has family members and friends and people with whom we associate who are away from the church, away from Christ,” Bitting said. “We know that Pope Francis is calling us to evangelize others, to be missionaries in our own circles of influence, in our everyday lives.”
The SENT institute is a way of giving concrete and practical ways to do that, he said, “to reach people who are not in a relationship with Christ and who are possibly away from the church and to be able to have a strategy to bring them to Christ.”
Bitting added that his office has recently had a number of different events focusing on evangelization and how to make it practical for the laity.
The SENT institute will help anyone interested to learn ways of praying, sharing their own story, and their encounters with Jesus.

Want to be sent?
The SENT Institute for Evangelization begins at 6 p.m. Monday, May 8, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Andover. It will continue for 10 consecutive Mondays.
The cost is $50 per person or $150 per parish group.
For more information or to register, visit the Office of Faith Formation website at www.CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org/faith or call 316-269-3940.

St. Joseph Parish to host seminarians who will study at Newman
Diocesan seminarians will soon be in a closer relationship with their bishop in the first two years of their formation.
Starting in the fall, men who are beginning their college study in preparation for a bachelor’s degree in philosophy will become members of the St. Joseph House of Formation, will reside in the former rectory at St. Joseph Parish in Wichita, and study at Newman University in Wichita.
Father Michael Simone, diocesan chancellor and director of the Vocations office, said Bishop Carl A. Kemme approved the house of formation for the seminarians during their first and second years of college.
“He’s decided that for many reasons,” Fr. Simone said. “One of them is so that we can have a local program of formation, and also so that they can be exposed directly to parish ministry.”
The program was given its name in honor of the parishioners and the pastor of the parish who “have graciously opened their arms and found a place for them to live,” he said.
The seminarians will take basic college courses at Newman University as part of the formation program and will graduate in two years with an associate degree.
Father Simone said Bishop Kemme recognized that the diocese has a dynamic vocations program and that the house of formation seemed “like the next logical step.”
There will be between three to five men in the first year’s cohort of the St. Joseph House of Formation, he said, adding that he believes it will gradually increase. “We’ve looked over the past five to seven years and we could eventually have up to 16 or 17 in the program.”
The parish is excited to be a home for the seminarians, Father Simone said.
“There’s a tradition at St. Joseph Parish for hosting religious men and women on campus since they’ve been in existence so we’re hopeful that this is a natural way to extend that to a diocesan family as well.”
Bishop comments
Bishop Carl A. Kemme said the St. Joseph House of Formation is an exciting venture for the diocese.
“After much prayer and consultation, I decided to begin this new program as a way to enhance our long tradition of helping young men discern a vocation to the priesthood, as well as providing a solid formation for them in the first two years of college seminary,” he said.
“I am very grateful for the support of our priests for this new program and I look forward to welcoming our first cohort of students to the house of formation established right here in the heart of our diocesan family.”
Father Joe Gile
Father Joe Gile, dean of Graduate Studies and Continuing Adult Education at Newman University, said the idea of seminary formation in the Diocese of Wichita was studied several years ago and found great support among priests.
Bishop Michael O. Jackels, now the ordinary of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, Iowa, decided at the time that the Diocese of Wichita didn’t have the number of priests available to start the program.
“And, of course, that was the right decision,” Father Gile said. “But now, with the large ordination class this year and next, I think Bishop Kemme thought we were in a position to give this another look.”
So, after consultation with his brother priests, Bishop Kemme decided it would be advantageous for the diocese to open a two-year house of studies program, Father Gile said.
“I really like the way this is ended up,” he said. “It’s still an exciting undertaking, but having a more modest start, I think is definitely the way to go. I’m excited about starting in the fall. I think it’s going to be great for the diocese and certainly great for Newman University as well.”
Newman’s theology department, which has worked closely with the diocese in its master’s degree program, won’t be heavily utilized by the new seminarians, who will be fulfilling general education requirements. They will complete their requirements for a bachelor’s degree in philosophy at one of the college seminary programs used by the diocese.
“This will be a fine educational experience for the seminarians from start to finish doing their general education work at Newman,” he said.
Father Gile added that he has been at Newman for about 12 years during which he has worked to make the university a regional center for theology.
“We’ve got some of that going on with our master’s program, but this will remind people of Newman University and will raise our profile. We will be working with the diocese on yet another level.”
He added that it’s a win-win situation.
“I think it’s going to be good for the diocese,” he said. “I think it will be great for the parishes to see some of our seminarians here out doing apostolic work. I think it could be great for vocations and I think it’s certainly good news for Newman University as well.”
Dr. Noreen Carrocci
Dr. Noreen Carrocci, president of Newman University, said she was grateful for all the support the university has received from the diocese.
“This further solidifies our partnership with the diocese,” she said last week. “The Adorers (of the Blood of Christ) and the diocese have such a close connection. This is a wonderful natural continuation of our partnership.”

St. Joseph House of Formation at a glance
• The Diocese of Wichita has established a two-year initial formation program for its seminarians called the St. Joseph House of Formation.
• The men will live in the old rectory on the campus of St. Joseph Parish in Wichita.
• The seminarians will enroll at Newman University for their general studies. After receiving an associate degree from Newman, the men will transfer to a college seminary to complete their requirements for a bachelor’s degree in philosophy.
• Seminarians complete their academic training by studying for master’s degrees in theology at a seminary before their ordination to the priesthood.

John Cherne III new athletic director at Kapaun Mt. Carmel
John Cherne III has been named Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School’s athletic director beginning July 1.
“I am honored to accept this position and I look forward to helping all our teams continue the tradition of excellence both on the field and in the classroom,” he said. “Kapaun Mt. Carmel is a very special place with a rich tradition in athletic and academic excellence.”
Cherne is currently a physical education teacher and head boys basketball coach. During his six years at KMC, Cherne has coached basketball and softball. Cherne has amassed a 67 percent winning percentage as a basketball coach during his time at KMC, winning a state title during his first season and making three additional trips to the state playoffs. Prior to coming to KMC, John worked in Missouri and Tennessee where he taught P.E. and coached boys and girls basketball, football, softball, track, and volleyball.
Cherne replaces John Heise who has accepted the new role as Dean of Students within the KMC administration.
These changes coincide with other administrative changes. Assistant Principal Kelly Dandurand has accepted the new role of Dean of Academics. Assistant Principal Ryan Burr will move back to full-time classroom teacher.

St. Catherine of Siena School to offer preschool in the fall
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic School, located at 3660 N. Ridge Rd. in Wichita, will be offering preschool classes beginning in August.
Two three-year-old classes will be offered: on Tuesday and Thursday mornings; and on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. Three four-year-old classes will be offered: on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings; Monday through Friday mornings; and Monday through Friday afternoons.
For more information or to enroll, call the school at 316-719-2917 between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., or e-mail preschool@saintcatherinewichita.com.

New Bishop Carroll student leadership to be installed June 1
Julia Howey has been named Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Student Body president and Chloe Charles vice-president. They will take office June 1.
Howey has served three years on student council, the BCCHS year book staff, and has been a member of National Honor Society. She is the daughter of Mike and Christine Howey and a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.
“Julia is a talented, intelligent and trustworthy young woman. Any teacher would be proud to mentor her and I look forward to the good work she will accomplish in the years ahead and the service she will provide to others,” said Paul Manning, English teacher at BCCHS.
Charles has also served three years on student council, sings in the BCCHS Madrigal choir, and participates in the Tom Seiler Teaching Academy at Bishop Carroll. She is the daughter of David and Liz Charles and a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Principal sought for St. Joe in Conway Springs
Candidates for principal of St. Joseph Catholic School in Conway Springs are being sought.
Candidates must:
• Be a practicing Catholic steward committed to a mission of forming disciples of Jesus Christ
• Be eligible for Kansas licensure as an administrator
• Promote a standards-based instructional program
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills
Interested candidates may write Dr. Jamie Finkeldei, Associate Superintendent; Catholic Diocese of Wichita; 424 N. Broadway, Wichita, KS 67202. Or contact him at 316-269-3950 or at finkeldeij@catholicdioceseofwichita.org
The application deadline is May 23.
The position opened too late for an advertisement in the classified section of the Catholic Advance.

Called and Gifted Workshop in June
A Called and Gifted workshop, designed to deepen one’s relationship with Jesus and to discover God’s plan for one’s life, is scheduled for early June.
Each baptized person has been given a unique and personal call to work with Jesus. The workshop will give those attending a new perspective on their lives and will help them to be more fulfilled in their work and in their relationships.
The Office of Marriage and Family Life and the Office of Faith Formation is sponsoring a teaching team from the Catherine of Siena Institute in Colorado Springs to offer the introductory Called and Gifted workshop from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Friday June 9, and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, June 10, at the Spiritual Life Center.
The cost is $75 for commuters, $115 for a single room overnight, and $105 for a double room overnight. To register or for more information, call 316-744-0167 or email slc@slcwichita.org.

Fitness and Nutrition class May 10 at SLC
The next class about the Catholic perspective on fitness and nutrition will be offered from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.
Dr. Christian Joy Mackie, a Naturopathic physician, will teach about healthy fats at the session. Fitness expert Steve Ochsner will teach exercises participants can do right in their own homes to strengthen cores and help with balance.
The cost is $10. To register, call 316-744-0167 or email slc@slcwichita.org.

Vatican II topic of SLC program on May 8
The Spiritual Life Center will host its second monthly apologetics course Monday, May 8. The “apologia” sessions take tough topics within the church and teach the faithful how to defend our faith.
Father Patrick Reilley will present Monday, May 8, “Vatican II: Continuity or Disruption? Examining the Reception and Interpretation of the Conciliar Documents.” Participants will discuss the controversy and true meaning surrounding Vatican II.
Each session of Apologia addresses a different topic, pertinent to 21st century Catholics, which we have the need and obligation to be able to defend and explain: firstly for ourselves, secondly to our families and religious brethren, and thirdly to the greater public who may inquire of us; either as seekers of the faith, or as its attackers.
May’s session begins at 7 p.m. The program features a one-hour presentation, followed by 15 to 30 minutes of question and answer time, and discussion of the month’s topic or any topic pertaining to apologetics.
The cost is $10 per person. Advance registration appreciated but walk-ins are welcome. Visit the Spiritual Life Center’s webpage at www.slcwichita.org to register or call (316) 744-0167.

Retreat for Moms set for May 13 at the SLC
The Spiritual Life Center will host its annual retreat for mothers from 9:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13.
In an effort to address the needs of busy modern moms, this year’s format will include more pampering and relaxation for attendees.
The day will include two conferences, daily Mass, and a banquet luncheon. The afternoon concludes with social time, hand-dipped chocolates, mimosas, and pampering.
The cost for the Saturday program is $30 per person. Register by visiting the Spiritual Life Center’s webpage at www.slcwichita.org or by calling (316) 744-0167.

Opus Caritatis Seminars begin May 11 at the SLC
The Spiritual Life Center will launch “Opus Caritatis Seminars” on Thursday, May 11.
The seminars are an opportunity “for all those who labor in the vineyard” to be refreshed, inspired, and prepared, so that they might respond with more faithful and fruitful service in their particular roles as parents, grandparents, providers, followers of Christ, and ministers of the Gospel.
The mini-retreats are also an occasion for renewal, reflection, and formation.
In the morning session of the inaugural Opus Seminar, Fr. Ken Van Haverbeke will talk about work and prayer. Dusty Gates will lead a session on the topic of “Work as Contemplation” in the afternoon.
“Modern cultures often make the mistake of thinking of work in purely utilitarian terms,” says Gates. “Opus Caritatis Seminars will seek to help participants reestablish the essential connection between their work – what they do – and their identity, who they are.”
Work shouldn’t be regarded as something done merely for profit, he said. “Treating it that way greatly devalues the work itself, those we work with, those we work for, and our own gifts of time, capability, and creativity. A utilitarian mindset towards work also leads us into the sin of greed, and a host of other vices.”
The seminars will be an opportunity for participants to learn how to dedicate themselves to prayer and work in ways that will bear fruit.
Want to be renewed, restored?
To register for an Opus Caritatis Seminar, call the Spiritual Life Center at 316-744-0167 or visit SLCwichita.org.
Register for the morning, the afternoon, or both sessions. The cost for the day, including lunch is $50. Individual sessions are $20 each, lunch is $10.

Docentium focus on sex, drugs, and rock and roll culture
Officer Dan Oblinger to present the monthly Docentium on Catholicism and Culture Thursday, May 18, at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita. The program includes dinner and a presentation.
Oblinger’s talk is called “Sex, Drugs, and Rock and Roll: How Popular Culture Competes for Our Youth.” The program will be a guided tour of the drug abuse culture, the sex-for-hire industry, and the local club scene. Each of these dangers will be contrasted with Catholic moral teaching. Dan Oblinger’s delicate treatment of tough moral topics has delighted audiences for a decade
Docentium takes place each third Thursday of the month at the Spiritual Life Center with an evening of food, friendship, and learning. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30, and every month a new lecture will be given on some topic related to religion and culture. The cost is $15 per person.
Visit the Spiritual Life Center’s webpage at www.slcwichita.org to register or call (316) 744-0167. Advance registration appreciated.

Teacher to discuss parenting in a ‘sexually-charged’ culture May 9
Kapaun Mt. Carmel High School teacher Beth Ferraro will discuss how to parent youth in a modern, sexually-charged culture Tuesday, May 9, at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.
Ferraro’s presentation, “Raising Faithful Kids in a Modern Culture,” will focus on parents of fourth through eighth graders, but all parents and guardians are welcome to come learn.
The course will be a primer about the pitfalls of parenting a middle school child – and the things parents need to know before the high school years. Participants will explore age-appropriate ways to discuss “the birds and the bees,” how to protect kids from online dangers, and related topics. Participants are encouraged to bring questions with them. The program cost includes helpful handouts, snacks, and beverages.
Want to attend?
The one-evening presentation which will be given from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9. The cost is $10 per person. Participants may register by calling (316) 744-0167 or at www.SLCWichita.org.

Bishop Kemme’s calendar
Here is Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s calendar for the next month.
May 5-6: Knights of Columbus State Convention in Topeka
May 7: Immaculate Heart of Mary Fatima Pilgrimage Mass at 9 a.m.; Medical Sisters of St. Joseph private Mass
May 8-9: Kansas Catholic Conference of Bishops executive session in Topeka
May 10: Our Lady of Fatima Mass at the Cathedral at 6:30 p.m.
May 11: Diocesan Confirmation Mass at 6:30 p.m. at the Cathedral for the Newton parishes and St. Patrick in Wichita
May 12: Pastor/Principal Appreciation Mass and luncheon at Spiritual Life Center; Newman University Baccalaureate Mass at the Cathedral at 6 p.m.
May 13: Blessing of new mausoleum at Resurrection Cemetery
May 13-14:Parish pastoral visit St. Cecilia in Haysville
May 14: Confirmation Mass for the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish at 3 p.m.
May 16:Confirmation Mass at 6:30 p.m. at St. Michael in Mulvane
May 17: Graduation for St. Mary Colgan in Pittsburg
May 18: Graduation for Trinity Catholic High School in Hutchinson
May 20: Diaconate ordination at the Church of the Magdalen
May 21: Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Graduation at 1:30 p.m. at Hartman Arena; Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School Graduation at 4 p.m. at Hartman Arena
May 24: Holy Hour in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters at the Cathedral at 7 p.m.
May 25: Evening with seminarians at the Cathedral
May 27: Ordination to the Priesthood at Church of the Magdalen at 10 a.m.
June 2: Evening with Seminarians in Southeast Kansas, Pittsburg

Both ordinations on Saturdays this year; both to be streamed
The ordinations of diocesan seminarians to the transitional diaconate and to the priesthood will be held on consecutive Saturdays this year.
The ordination of 10 men to the transitional diaconate will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Church of the Magdalen in Wichita. Ten transitional deacons will be ordained priests the next Saturday, May 27, at Magdalen, at 10 a.m.
Both events will be streamed live at CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org.
The ordinations are usually conducted at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Because there are so many men to be ordained this year, the venue was changed.
Details will appear in the May 19 edition of the Catholic Advance.

Fatima statue to stop at the Cathedral on Wednesday
The International Virgin Pilgrim Statue will stop at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Wednesday, May 10.
Father Adam Keiter, rector, said he was excited to host the statue, especially during the centenary of the Fatima apparitions. “ It is very fitting and appropriate, in my mind, that the statue visit our Cathedral dedicated to the Mother of God. Also, it is an honor for our diocese, since the Immaculate Conception is our patroness.”
A procession will begin at 6 p.m. A presentation by the statue’s custodian will be made afterward. A bilingual Mass will be celebrated by Bishop Carl A. Kemme at 6:30 p.m.
A scapular enrollment will be offered after Mass.
Confessions will be heard from 7 to 11 p.m. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament begins at 7:30 along with a rosary in English and Spanish. Adoration will continue until midnight.
IHMs to host statue Sunday
The statue will visit the IHM motherhouse on Sunday. See ad on page 9 of the print edition.

Mullins commissioned as Via Christi, Ascension leader
Mike Mullins was commissioned Monday, April 17, as chief executive officer for Via Christi Health and senior vice president for the Ascension Kansas Ministry Market.
“It’s a ceremony that takes place throughout all Ascension ministries,” said Peg Tichacek, who serves as Via Christi’s vice president of Mission Integration and chief mission integration officer of Ascension’s Kansas ministry market.
“It’s also a time of prayer and a time of celebration of who we are as a community,” Tichacek told those who gathered in the Chapel of the Sorrowful Mother at Via Christi Hospital St. Francis to participate in Mullins’ commissioning – a group that included representatives from the Catholic Diocese of Wichita and Via Christi’s founding congregations; board members; senior leaders and associates.
During the prayer service led by Father John Lanzrath, Henkel thanked Mullins “for being quick to answer the calling– not just from Pat Maryland, but from a higher power as well.”

Catholic seniors invited to Bible study at Reflection Ridge
Catholic adults are invited to a video-based Catholic Bible study for seniors on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at Reflection Ridge, 2300 N. Tyler Road in Wichita.
For more information, call 316-721-0500.

Three ‘last chance’ Masses now available
There are three “last chance” Sunday Masses in Wichita for those who hit the snooze button one too many times.
Newman University has one at 7 p.m. on Sundays.
The St. Paul University Parish at Wichita State University has a Saturday Vigil at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses are at 10 a.m. and at 7 and 9 p.m.

Please remember our priests in your prayers
The Diocese of Wichita has a necrology, a listing of our deceased priests of the diocese online.
The necrology is arranged by months and includes the names of priests who died that month.
The faithful are invited to visit the page at CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org and clicking on “Find A Parish.” The “Necologry” link is on the right side of the parish listing home page.

Center of Hope benefit dinner May 6 at NU
The annual dinner to benefit the Center of Hope will be held Saturday, May 6, at Newman University in Wichita.
A private reception for table sponsors and their guests will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. A wine and beer reception for all guests will be held from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The dinner and program begin immediately afterward along with a live auction. The event will be held in the Dugan Library and Campus Center.
Tickets are $100 each. Table sponsorships are $1,000 each.
The Center of Hope is sponsored by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. Business attire is suggested.

Marriage ministry needs facilitators
The diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life needs married couples interested in training facilitators for the Fighting For Your Marriage program.
The office has had many requests to take this program to parishes. Participants don’t have to write any talks, they are already prepared. The office needs couples to present the talk and lead activities and discussions.
Those interested are invited to the Fighting For Your Marriage Program presentations at the Spiritual Life Center. The presentations are from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Monday evenings June 5, 12, 19, and 26. Those interested are asked to call 316-685-5240.

Struggling with same sex attractions?
Have you had these feelings for so long…keeping them hidden, afraid to speak out? Where do you go now?
The Diocese of Wichita offers spiritual support and fellowship for men and women with same sex attractions who are striving to live chaste lives.
Contact ineedhelpfather@gmail.com or the Office of Marriage and Family Life at (316) 685-5240.

Seminarian talks about the priesthood
Seminarian Matthew Glazier talks about his seminary experience in a brief video now available at the diocesan Vocations Office page: CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org/Vocations.

Foster Grandparent Earline Jackson receives award
Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent, Earline Jackson, has received the Spring 2017 Good Apple Award sponsored by Wichita Public Schools.
She was recognized during a special ceremony at Stucky Middle School on April 17.
Jackson has been involved with the agency’s Foster Grandparent Program since 2004 and serves at Minneha Core Knowledge Elementary School, where she mentors children during school hours and in the latchkey program.
“Grandma is one of the first people at school and one of the last to leave,” said a school system spokesperson. “Grandma Jackson’s smile lights up Minneha.”
The Good Apple Award program allows schools and administrative support centers to recognize employees, volunteers and school partners who provide exemplary service to the district and its students.
Twice each year, principals and selection committees take up the arduous task of reviewing nominations and selecting only three award recipients for their buildings.

Bishop Kemme to lead trip to South America
Bishop Carl A. Kemme will lead a trip to South America Jan. 29-Feb. 8, 2018.
The trip, “a walk in the footsteps of Pope Francis,” will include stops in Lima and Machu Picchu, Peru; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
“We were so thrilled when Bishop Kemme agreed to lead this trip as a benefit for Guadalupe Clinic,” said Jodi Guillemette, director of Development for Guadalupe Clinic.
“It will be a wonderful spiritual experience. We will see the shrines of South America, walk in the footsteps of Pope Francis, and have the opportunity to have Mass every day with the bishop. ”
The trip includes airfare from anywhere in the country, daily Mass, four- or five-star hotels, all ground transportation, tour guides, entry into all sites, and all breakfasts and dinners.
The cost is $3,850 per person, of which $250 is a tax-deductible donation to the Guadalupe Clinic. For a reservation or more information, call (508) 340-9370 or email Anthony@proximotravel.com.

Study groups to discuss new book about symbols in the Latin Mass
The Wichita Latin Mass Community is hosting weekly study groups during the month of May to discuss the book. All are welcome.
In a new book, “Nothing Superfluous: An Explanation of the Symbolism of the Rite of St. Gregory the Great,” Fr. James Jackson, a priest of the Fraternitas Sacerdotalis Sancti Petri, delves into the theological meaning behind the art, architecture, words, and gestures of the Extraordinary Form.
For more information, email wichitalatinmass@gmail.com. Copies of the book are available at Eighth Day Books, 2838 E. Douglas in Wichita, or can be ordered from www.fraternitypublications.com or amazon.com.

Dr. Owen Phelps will share the secrets of living, loving, and leading like Jesus at the next CAB, Catholic Assembly for Business, meeting Wednesday, May 10, in the Main Assembly Room of the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.
“Jesus is the best leadership teacher and role model of all time,” Phelps says. “As we try to find our way in the world, we might as well learn from the best.”
The breakfast opens at 7:15 a.m. and the program begins at 7:40. The program ends at 8:45 a.m. to give attendees an opportunity for networking and fellowship.
Phelps is the author of “The Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus: Introducing S3 Leadership – Servant, Steward, Shepherd.” He has taken his message to Catholics all across the U.S., as well as to Canada, Africa, and India. The Catholic Leader e-newsletter is sent around the world.
Phelps says his message “is for every Catholic in every circumstance and every walk of life because everyone is a leader. Every time we try to influence anyone else, we are taking on the role of leader. So all of us are leaders some of the time. Leadership is not a choice. The only choice we have is what kind of leader we will be – and being a Jesus-like Leader is obviously the best choice.”
The event is sponsored by Profit Builders.
CAB, launched in 2015 as a ministry of the Diocese of Wichita, has over 100 sustaining members and is averaging over 90 attendees at each breakfast.
The success of the organization reflects the demand for opportunities for Catholic professionals to get together, be inspired by great speakers, and to have the opportunity to network with each other.
For those who wish a more in-depth understanding of how to integrate S3 Jesus-like Leadership into their everyday lives, a 2 1/2 hour workshop by Dr. Phelps will follow the breakfast, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The cost of the workshop is $49 for CAB Members and $99 for non-members.
Want to register?
To register for either CAB breakfast meeting or the workshop, visit www.CABwichita.org.

The Diocese of Wichita is again partnering with Habitat for Humanity Wichita for a Pope Francis Build.
Bonnie Toombs, director of the diocesan Respect Life and Social Justice Office, said initial construction will begin on Aug. 12 at a lot located at 1227 N. Estelle, just a few blocks from Holy Savior Church.
Volunteers are needed when the hammers start swinging on Aug. 17. Work days for this year’s build will be Thursdays and Fridays from Aug. 17 to Oct. 20.
“We are reaching out to you today to see if you can help either with a donation towards the cost of the build or if you would like to help work on the build,” Toombs said.
Individuals, families, parishes, work groups and any others interested may sign up to work the Pope Francis Build 2017. Those interested may contact the Respect Life and Social Justice Office at 316-269-3935 or toombsb@CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org.
In the words of Pope Francis, Toombs said: “Works of love directed to one’s neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit….”

The Diocese of Wichita is sponsoring a 10-week SENT Institute for Evangelization beginning Monday, May 8.
The institute is a process of formation for all baptized adults and is designed to equip and encourage them to share Jesus Christ with their family, friends, acquaintances – with anyone.
“You don’t need a theology degree – there’s no prerequisite,” said Joshua Bitting, director of the diocesan Office of Faith Formation. “Really, all you have to have is a heart open to God and a heart open to people. If you love the Lord Jesus and you want him to be loved and known, this is for you.”
Anyone who knows people they would like to invite into a relationship with Christ is invited.
Bitting added that his office has recently had a number of different events focusing on evangelization and how to make it practical for the laity.
The SENT institute will help anyone interested to learn ways of praying, sharing their own story, and their encounters with Jesus.
“And it will enable participants to share the Gospel in a inviting way that will encourage people to be open to coming back to the church, perhaps, or entering into a relationship with Christ, if they haven’t yet done so,” he said.

Want to be sent?
The SENT Institute for Evangelization begins at 6 p.m. Monday, May 8, at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Andover. It will continue for 10 consecutive Mondays.
The cost is $50 per person or $150 per parish group.
For more information or to register, visit the Office of Faith Formation website at www.CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org/faith or call 316-269-3940.

Bishop Kemme’s calendar
Here is Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s calendar for the next month:
Sept. 17: 100th anniversary Mass at Holy Name Parish in Coffeyville
Sept. 18-19: Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem annual meeting in Omaha, Nebraska
Sept. 20: Liturgical musicians vespers and appreciation reception at Cathedral
Sept. 21: Confirmation Mass at St. Patrick in Parsons at 6:30 p.m.
Sept. 23: Holy Trinity Seminary seminarian dinner and reception in Irvine, Texas
Sept. 24-25: Parish pastoral visit to St. Francis of Assisi in Wichita
Sept. 27: Visit to Passageways ministry
Sept. 28: Red Mass at Cathedral
Sept. 29: School pastoral visit to St. Peter in Schulte; Prospective seminarian dinner at bishop’s residence
Oct. 1-2: Parish pastoral visit to Holy Savior in Wichita
Oct. 3-5: Bishop’s leadership team retreat
Oct. 6: School pastoral visit to Church of the Blessed Sacrament in Wichita
Oct. 6-7: Jesus Caritas; Kansas Catholic Conference of Bishops
Oct. 7: Holy Savior Red and Black Banquet
Oct. 8: Diocesan Rosary prayer service at the Cathedral; St. Cecilia dinner and auction, Haysville
Oct. 9: Diocesan Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral; Bishop Carroll Steak Feed
Oct. 12-13: Kenrick-Glennon Seminary visit
Oct. 13-14: Kenrick-Glennon Board of Trustees meeting
Oct. 14-15: Board of Regents meeting at Conception Seminary
Oct. 15-16: Parish pastoral visit Church of the Magdalen in Wichita.

Padilla Club reunion Oct. 16 in Wichita
The annual Padilla Club reunion will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16.
The event will be held at 1500 W. 29th St. N. in Wichita. Participants are asked to bring a snack and a beverage.

Volunteers needed for diocesan Special Olympics Young Athletes program
The Wichita Saints Special Olympics Young Athletes program, sponsored by the Ministry with Persons with Disabilities, is in need of volunteers to work with children with disabilities ages of 3 to 7 on motor skills in a play environment.
Young Athletes meets from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every other Wednesday night at St. Joseph Parish gymnasium, 132 S. Millwood. Volunteers will complete a Kansas Special Olympics Volunteer form and, if over 18 years old, must be VIRTUS trained.
For more information, contact Myra Jacobs at jacobsm@CatholicDioceseOfWichita.org or call 316-269-3900 ext. 143.

Betania meeting Oct. 6
Betania XVII, a Betania community, will meet from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, in the Greenway Park Apartments, 404 W. Pawnee, in Wichita. Healing ministry is available after every meeting.
For more information call Dr. Allan Weilert at (316) 258-8907.

Scouts, Little Flowers, American Heritage meeting Oct. 8
The Catholic Committee on Scouting is hosting an informal gathering for leaders of scouting, Little Flowers, or American Heritage Girls at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8 at Church of the Resurrection in Wichita.
The event is being held to allow leaders to network regarding questions, concerns, or comments. Lunch will follow.
Registration is required. To do so contact Kathy Petr at 686-7893 or kpetr@cox.net by Friday, Oct. 7.

Tennis tournament to benefit four schools
The 3rd annual Aces for Academics doubles tennis charity tournament will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, at Genesis Health Club, 1551 N. Rock Road in Wichita.
The cost is $60 per player. The bracket size and format will depend on the number of entries. Refreshments will be served.
The deadline for registration is Sept. 20. To register call DeAnn at 316-680-5486 or email her at deann13@cox.net.
Proceeds from the event will help purchase books for Holy Savior Catholic Academy, St. Joseph School, St. Margaret Mary School, and Saint Patrick School.

Catholic Assembly for Business meet Oct. 26
The next Catholic Assembly for Business will be held at 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.
The featured speaker will be Jim Berlucchi of the Spitzer Center for Ethical Leadership, who will discuss the four levels of employee happiness and its impact on a company’s bottom line.
The CAB is an association of local Catholic business men and women focused on growing spiritually while finding new ways to incorporate their faith into their daily lives at work and at home.
At its most recent meeting on Aug. 31, 100 members and guests gathered for breakfast and listened to a panel facilitated by Ed O’Malley of the Kansas Leadership Center. Three Catholic business leaders gave examples of the tests they encounter daily, the conflicts they have in weighing the values of the world, and how they incorporate their faith into their decisions.

Scout training Sept. 17
The Catholic Committee on Scouting is offering training for adults wishing to be a counselor for religious emblems and has not been trained in the past five years.
Training is being offered for Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Little Flowers, and American Heritage Girls. The religious emblems which require a trained leader are Ad Altare Dei, Pope Pius XII, Marian Medal, and Spirit Alive programs.
The training is scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17, at St. Joseph Parish, 132 S. Millwood, in Wichita. Register by calling Kathy Petr at 316-686-7893 or email her at kpetr@cox.net.

BC 8th grade curriculum fair Nov. 4
Bishop Carroll Catholic High School will host a Curriculum Fair from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 4, for prospective students.
Sessions will highlight activities, clubs, curriculum, and the responsibilities of students. Registration will begin in the Activities Complex (door 4) at 7:30 a.m. with Mass beginning at 8 o’clock.
Eighth grade students are invited. If an eighth grader would like to participate, and is not currently enrolled in one of the Catholic grade schools, call the Counseling Office at 729-5278 by Oct. 3.

Liturgical musicians invited to prayer
Liturgical musicians in the Diocese of Wichita are invited to solemn evening prayer and a special blessing and address by Bishop Carl A. Kemme at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Wichita.
The event, hosted by the Wichita chapter of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians, is being held in thanksgiving for the chapter’s new permanent status.
A light reception will follow.

Three ‘last chance’ Masses now available
There are three “last chance” Sunday Masses.
Newman University has one at 7 p.m. on Sundays. The St. Paul University Parish at Wichita State University has a Saturday Vigil at 4:30 p.m. Sunday Masses are at 10 a.m. and at 7 and 9 p.m.

Summer symposium July 13-15; banquet Thursday
WICHITA – The Spiritual Life Center will host a three-day conference July 13-15 for adult faith formation, prayer, celebration, and intellectual exchange. The theme for this year’s conference is “Conversion and Conscience: Freedom, Will, and Truth in the Human Quest for Meaning.”
The teaching faculty for the 2017 symposium consists of Dr. James Madden, professor of philosophy at Benedictine College, Fr. Thomas Hoisington, priest in residence at St. Mary’s Parish in Garden Plain, Fr. Joshua Lollar, priest at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church in Lawrence, and Stephanie Mann, local author of “Supremacy and Survival: How Catholics Endured the English Reformation.”
The symposium begins with a keynote banquet on the evening of Thursday, July 13, and continues all day Friday and Saturday with a schedule consisting of morning prayer, Holy Mass, and lectures in four pillar content areas.
The symposium will discuss how life of Christ provides us with a model for obedience: In the person of Jesus, human will was perfectly aligned with divine will. But, with lives filled with distraction and cross-pressures, and minds filled with confusion and doubt, how are we to follow in his example?
How can we overcome the dissenting voices around us, and the sinful impulses within us, which tempt us to follow the example of the world, rather than the example of our Lord? Utilizing Christological, philosophical, and historical perspectives, the symposium will provide insights into ways our forebears have pursued authentic human liberty by focusing on the transcendent, even in the midst of persecution.
Want to attend?
The Summer Symposium begins Thursday, July 13 with an evening banquet at 6:30 p.m. followed by the keynote lecture. The symposium continues both Friday and Saturday from 7:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Various registration options are available depending on which parts of the symposium a participant attends. The commuter rate is $115, and the overnight rate is $200. Adjusted rates are available for those who can only attend part of the symposium. Registration may be made by calling the Spiritual Life Center at 316-744-0167, or online at SLCwichita.org.

SLC’s Docentium titled ‘Voices of Vatican II’
Dusty Gates will facilitate the monthly Docentium program on Catholicism and Culture Thursday, June 15, at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita. The program includes dinner and a presentation.
June’s theme is called “Voices of Vatican II.” Participants will see a short documentary on the Second Vatican Council, which was recently published by the USCCB, and discuss some of the general themes of the council. Attendees will then discuss the historical context of the council, some of its results, and the varied interpretations and manifestations which came in its wake.
Docentium takes place each third Thursday of the month at the Spiritual Life Center with an evening of food, friendship, and learning. Doors open at 6:15 p.m., dinner is served at 6:30, and every month a new lecture will be given on some topic related to religion and culture. The cost is $15 per person. More information can be found on the SLC website.
Visit the Spiritual Life Center’s web page at www.slcwichita.org to register or call (316) 744-0167. Advance registration appreciated.

Summer schedule for kids Masses at the SLC announced
Caregivers and their children are invited to the monthly “KidsPrayToo!: Mass with Children” at the Spiritual Life Center this summer.
Kids’ Mass will be celebrated on June 2, July 6, and Aug. 8. The Mass begins at 11:15 a.m. and on these particular days, Father Ken Van Haverbeke will speak especially to the littlest among us.
The program gives parents and caregivers an opportunity to teach their children without worrying about disturbing other Mass-goers around them.
All families are invited to pack a lunch to enjoy in our courtyard or dining room afterwards.

Bishop Kemme’s calendar
Here is Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s calendar for the next month.
May
May 20: Diaconate ordination, 10 a.m.,Church of the Magdalen, Wichita
May 21: Bishop Carroll Catholic High School Graduation at 1:30 p.m.; Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School Graduation at 4 p.m. both at Hartman Arena
May 24: Holy Hour in solidarity with our immigrant brothers and sisters at the Cathedral at 7 p.m.
May 25: Evening with Seminarians at the Cathedral
May 27: Ordination to the priesthood, 10 a.m., Church of the Magdalen, Wichita
June
June 2: Evening with Seminarians in Southeast Kansas, Pittsburg
June 4: Parish Pastoral visit to St. Mary in Aleppo
June 5-9: Wichita priests retreat
June 10: Jubilee Mass for Sisters of St. Joseph
June 10-11: Parish pastoral visit to Holy Cross in Hutchinson
June 11-15: U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Indianapolis, Indiana
June 16: Holy Family Camp Mass
June 18: Corpus Christi at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Wichita

Pope Francis Build 2017 begins Aug. 12
The Diocese of Wichita is again partnering with Habitat for Humanity Wichita for a Pope Francis Build.
Bonnie Toombs, director of the diocesan Respect Life and Social Justice Office, said initial construction will begin on Aug. 12 at a lot located at 1227 N. Estelle, just a few blocks from Holy Savior Catholic Church..
Volunteers are needed when the hammers start swinging on Aug. 17. Work days for this year’s build will be Thursdays and Fridays from Aug. 17 to Oct. 20.
“We are reaching out to you today to see if you can help either with a donation towards the cost of the build or if you would like to help work on the build,” Toombs said.
Individuals, families, parishes, work groups and any others interested may sign up to work the Pope Francis Build 2017. Those interested may contact the Respect Life and Social Justice Office at 316 269-3935 or toombsb@catholicdioceseofwichita.org.
In the words of Pope Francis, Toombs said, : “Works of love directed to one’s neighbor are the most perfect external manifestation of the interior grace of the Spirit….”

Harvest House Mass and luncheon with Bishop Kemme June 27
The diocesan Office of Marriage and Family Life invites all adults over age 50 to a celebration Mass and luncheon with Bishop Carl A. Kemme at 10 a.m. Tuesday morning, June 27, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 430 N. Broadway in Wichita.
The event is to show appreciation to all “seasoned servants,” the senior adults in our diocese, who are still serving our church and community in many capacities. All senior adult ministry groups who are meeting in parishes will be recognized. The 28th anniversary of Harvest House will also be celebrated.
A catered luncheon will begin immediately following the Mass. Door prizes will be given away.
For reservations, send $10 per person with your name, address, and phone number by June 16 to the Office of Marriage and Family Life 437 N. Topeka Wichita, Kansas 67202. Checks should be made payable to: Catholic Diocese of Wichita.

Bishop Kemme to lead trip to South America
Bishop Carl A. Kemme will lead a trip to South America Jan. 29-Feb. 8, 2018.
The trip, “a walk in the footsteps of Pope Francis,” will include stops in Lima and Machu Picchu, Peru; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and Buenos Aires, Argentina.
“We were so thrilled when Bishop Kemme agreed to lead this trip as a benefit for Guadalupe Clinic,” said Jodi Guillemette, director of Development for Guadalupe Clinic.
“It will be a wonderful spiritual experience. We will see the shrines of South America, walk in the footsteps of Pope Francis, and have the opportunity to have Mass every day with the bishop. We are blessed to have such a kind, giving soul as Bishop Kemme leading our diocese.”
The trip includes airfare from anywhere in the country, daily Mass, four- or five-star hotels, all ground transportation, tour guides, entry into all sites, and all breakfasts and dinners.
The cost is $3,850 per person, of which $250 is a tax-deductible donation to the Guadalupe Clinic. For a reservation or more information, call (508) 340-9370 or email Anthony@proximotravel.com.

Fatima/Lourdes trip reception May 24
Father Michael Schemm will host a reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, in the Pius X Room at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for those interested in a trip to Lourdes and Fatima. Father Schemm will be the spiritual advisor for the trip. (See ad on page 10 of the print edition.)
The 12-day pilgrimage to the shrines of Spain and Lourdes and Fatima is scheduled from Oct. 4-15. The pilgrimage is special because it will end on the special feast day of Oct. 13 in Fatima.
Scheduled to be visited are Lourdes; the Shrine of Our Lady of Pillar, where the Blessed Mother appeared to St. James; several sites in Madrid; Avila, St. Theresa’s birthplace; Alba de Tormes, where St. Theresa’s body is located; Santiago de Compostela, the cathedral built in honor of St. James; Pontevedra, the largest Marian shrine in Spain; and Fatima on Oct. 13, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima.
Those interested in attending may send an email to criggs@cdowk.org, or call 316-269-3965.

Catholic seniors invited to Bible study at Reflection Ridge
Catholic adults are invited to a video-based Catholic Bible study for seniors on the second and fourth Fridays of the month at Reflection Ridge, 2300 N. Tyler Road in Wichita.
For more information, call 316-721-0500.

Correction
In an article in the May 5 Catholic Advance about new student leadership at Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, Julia Howey’s father was misidentified. His name is Mark. Julia is the new student body president.
Chloe Charles, the vice president, is a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Wichita.

Bishop Carl A. Kemme blessed the new Holy Family Mausoleum at Resurrection Cemetery in west Wichita Saturday, May 13. The mausoleum was recently completed and has room for over 360 full casket burials and 240 cremated remains.
The mausoleum is part of an expansion of the ground burial area at the cemetery. The expanded ground area will be a departure from the existing area, upright tombstones will be allowed in the new area.
Diocesan Director of Cemeteries Jim Sheldon said the expansion and new mausoleum will position Resurrection Cemetery well into the future to care for the families of the Diocese of Wichita.
Sheldon said an Italian mosaic studio was commissioned to make four features that will be added to the mausoleum. Scheduled to arrive late this year are four four-foot by six-foot mosaics: Mary and Child, Joseph and Child, Jesus the Good Shepherd, and Jesus Divine Mercy.

A carved, wooden image of the Blessed Virgin Mary is making its way west in the United States as part of a Fatima Centennial U.S. Tour for Peace.
The World Apostolate of Fatima U.S.A., which is sponsoring the tour, initially wanted the statue to visit 100 dioceses to promote the message of Fatima as part of the Fatima centennial. But when the tour ends in Texas at the end of this year, it will have visited all 50 states and likely over 200 dioceses.
Katie Moran, tour coordinator, said as of early May the statue had already stopped in over 175 dioceses.
“People need to know that she came as a mother to take her children under her arm, so to speak, and just gather them all up,” she said.
The Blessed Virgin came from heaven 100 years ago, Moran said, because of the love she has for us. “She came as a mother realizing the danger her children were in. And she came and brought a peace plan from heaven. And if everyone would do this simple plan…an era of peace would be granted to us in the world.”
The world-famous International Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima is one of two “twin” statues sculpted in 1947 by José Thedim, who Moran described as the Michelangelo of Portugal. The image reflects the precise instructions of Sister Lucia.
Before the centennial tour the statue would visit a diocese for two to three weeks. After the centennial tour, it will return to its regular touring timetable.
The statue, which also stopped at the motherhouse of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Colwich, and Resurrection and Blessed Sacrament parishes in Wichita, will visit Nebraska, Iowa, and North Dakota through May and June.
For more information and for a tour schedule, visit FatimaTourForPeace.com.
A related story appears on page 15 of the print edition.

Want to hear the talks, homily?
A talk, “The Message of Fatima,” in both English and Spanish, as well as Bishop Carl A. Kemme’s homily from the event May 10 are posted available in a podcast at www.WichitaCathedral.com.

As the cause for Father Emil Kapaun’s Beatification and Canonization continues to be studied by Rome, Bishop Carl A. Kemme has gathered a committee to look at what can be done to accommodate the growing number of pilgrims visiting Fr. Kapaun’s hometown of Pilsen.
The committee has been tasked with making recommendations on a possible Father Kapaun Visitor’s Center. Several parishioners from Pilsen are on the committee, as well as members of the Cause for Father Kapaun’s Canonization, and other diocesan offices.
“It will still be years before the process for Father Kapaun’s canonization is complete,” says Scott Carter, diocesan coordinator for the Father Kapaun office, “but the need for a more suitable way to welcome visitors to Pilsen is already here.”
Harriet Bina, one of the several local caretakers and tour guides of the Chaplain Kapaun Museum, sees the need all the time. “The Medal of Honor Ceremony [in 2013] brought a lot of attention to Father Kapaun’s story. Five to 10 years ago we had few visitors, and very few school groups. Today we have a lot of military men stopping in, and far more schools. It has even brought visitors from outside the country.”
Harriet says that visitors are excited to walk the same grounds that Father Kapaun walked on and to pray in St. John Nepomucene Church where he received his sacraments. The small farming community of hard-working and resourceful people hasn’t changed much in the 75 years since Father Kapaun last lived there, so it’s the perfect place to learn about what formed him into the hero he would later become.
Over 100 groups a year now visit the museum, which displays many artifacts from Chaplain Kapaun’s life and has several models to help illustrate his heroic deeds. In addition, tour guides also tell stories of potential miracles attributed to Father Kapaun’s intercession.
Unfortunately, the current buildings do not adequately meet the needs of visitors. The only handicap access to the church is by an antiquated lift which does not always function properly, and there is no handicap access to the museum. Furthermore, the size of the current buildings forces the guides to split school and other group tours up.
One group is able to spend time in the museum while another hears stories in the church basement. Often Father Kapaun’s story must be told in the main body of the church because there isn’t another space big enough for it.
A potential visitor center would help alleviate these needs. Upgrades, including a handicap ramp, would be made to the church to help welcome visitors. A new multipurpose building will be built that can host large groups for talks and meals, as well as providing adequate space for displaying Fr. Kapaun’s artifacts and telling his story.
Some preliminary work on plans has already occurred, and the building committee will continue to meet regularly to further develop the plans and report to the Bishop.
“We hope to find a way to better honor Father Kapaun and to allow visitors to be inspired by his story,” says Carter.

Father Kapaun to be honored in June
Father Emil Kapaun will be honored next month at his home church in Pilsen. A 60-mile pilgrimage from Church of the Magdalen Church in Wichita to St. John Nupomecene Church in Pilsen will be held from June 1-4. A Mass will be celebrated on the last day, Sunday, June 4, at the church. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., instead of 3 p.m. as in previous years, followed by lunch and tours. For more information or to register, visit www.FrKapaun.org.
The Chaplain Kapaun Museum is located at 2744 Remington Road in Pilsen. It is open from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Friday. To schedule a tour at another time, call Rose at Holy Family Parish, 620-382-3369.

By Janet Holden and Kyle Bauer
The Diocese of Wichita is hosting this year’s international TEC Encounter July 7-9 at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.
David Walker, program director for the diocesan Office of Faith Formation, said the international Teens Encounter Christ family gathers annually at the event to strengthen and deepen their encounter with Christ.
“TEC members ages 18 and over from across the country and beyond are invited to participate in TEC Encounter 2017,” Walker said.
The year’s theme is “Make Me Your Instrument.” Featured speakers will be Dr. Michael Carotta of Omaha, Nebraska; and Fr. Aaron Spexarth and Kit Lambertz, both of Wichita. Carotta is currently the National Advisor for Adolescent Catechesis for Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division and the 2012 Recipient of the Emmaus Award for Excellence in Catechesis awarded by the National Association of Parish Catechetical Directors.
Walker said nearly 30 members of the Diocese of Wichita’s TEC community are part of a planning team. Sub-committees have been established under the coordination of Jodi Simon and have been meeting monthly since the fall to coordinate events they hope will help attendees gain a deeper sense of community with other members of the TEC family, gain a greater knowledge of the spiritual process of TEC, share resources, and grow in their personal spiritual renewal.
“The committee is reaching out to Wichita TEC members and the faithful of the diocese for support and prayers,” Walker said. “A major aspect of TEC is the idea of wheat – the sacrifices made in order to benefit others.
“Therefore, the committee is asking for your wheat and prayers. Whether it be extra time throughout the day for prayer, additional visits to the Blessed Sacrament, or giving up other daily luxuries that many take for granted, the committee greatly appreciates any and all sacrifices made for the success of the event.”
TEC is a three-day retreat based on the Paschal Mystery of Jesus Christ. It involves older adolescents and young adults encountering Christ in a way they have never experienced before. TEC participants have opportunities to grow in their relationship with Christ through talks, group discussion, individual reflection and prayer, and sharing in the Sacraments.
Since TEC began in the Wichita Diocese in 1984, there have been over 150 retreat weekends in our diocese that have impacted over 3,700 youth.

Want to be a part of the TEC Encounter?
The international TEC Encounter will be held July 7-9 at the Spiritual Life Center in Wichita.
Registration is available online at www.tecconference.org for adult members of the TEC community. You must have attended a TEC retreat to participate in TEC Encounter. For more information, contact David Walker at the Office of Faith Formation, 316-269-3940.

Father Sixtus Ye Myint, one of the priests from Myanmar serving in the Diocese of Wichita, will retire June 20. Father Myint is pastor of three parishes in Southeast Kansas, Moline, Caney, and Sedan.
His retirement is one of the priestly assignments announced by Bishop Carl A. Kemme, most of which are effective on June 20.
Ten pastors have been given new parishes. Three priests have been named parochial vicars at parishes in Wichita or Pittsburg.
Father Chad Arnold, pastor of Holy Name Parish in Coffeyville, has been named the director of the Office of Vocations and the associate director of the St. Joseph House of Formation at St. Joseph Parish. Father Michael Simone has been named director of the St. Joseph House of formation while continuing as chancellor of the diocese.
Father Benjamin Sawyer, who has been studying in Rome for the last two years, will return as pastor of Christ the King Parish in Wichita. His assignment is effective Aug. 1.
Father Jason Borkenhagen, pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Parsons, will take Father Sawyer's place in Rome.
After taking care of some personal engagements, Father Borkenhagen will leave for Rome on June 5. A week later he will begin studying Italian in Assisi, where he will be in intensive study until the end of August.
Father Borkenhagen will then begin his academic studies in Rome.
“I have always loved St. Thomas Aquinas,” he said last week, recalling several instructors who instilled a love of the church father. “The teachings of St. Thomas have always been a part of my formation as a priest. I’m really excited to have the opportunity to spend two years studying them.”
The pastor of St. Patrick Parish for 12 years will pursue advanced studies in theology and priestly formation at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas, known as the Angelicum, and at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, known as Santa Croce. He will live at Casa Santa Maria, a residence for graduate priest students of the North American College in Rome.
Here is a list of the assignments.

Retirement
The Rev. Sixtus Ye Myint – Retired Priest Status, effective June 20, 2017

Pastors
The Rev. Daniel Duling – Pastor, St. Joseph Parish, Ost, St. Rose Parish, Mount Vernon, and St. Louis Parish, Waterloo, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Jeffrey Fasching – Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Halstead, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Patrick Kotrba – Pastor, St. Paul Parish, Lyons and Holy Name Parish, Bushton, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Daniel Lorimer – Pastor, Holy Name, Coffeyville, Kansas, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Roger Lumbre – Pastor, Sacred Heart Parish, Cunningham, St. Leo Parish, St. Leo, St. Peter Parish, Willowdale and St. John Parish, Zenda, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Matthew Marney – Pastor, Church of the Holy Spirit, Goddard, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Curtis Robertson – Pastor, St. Patrick Parish, Parsons, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Benjamin Sawyer – Pastor, Christ the King Parish, Wichita, effective Aug. 1, 2017
The Rev. Robert Spencer – Pastor, St. Mary Parish, Moline, St Robert Parish, Sedan, Sacred Heart Parish, Caney and Part time Chaplain, St. Dismas Ministry to the Incarcerated, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Aaron Spexarth – Pastor, Holy Cross Parish, Hutchinson and Holy Trinity Parish, Little River, effective June 20, 2017

Parochial Vicar
The Rev. Devin Burns – Parochial vicar, Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pittsburg, Kansas, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Joshua Evans – Parochial vicar, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Wichita, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Andy Walsh – Parochial vicar, St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Wichita, effective June 20, 2017

Chaplains and Special Assignments
The Rev. Chad Arnold – Director of Office of Vocations and Associate Director of St. Joseph House of Formation, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Jason Borkenhagen – Advanced Studies in Theology and Priestly Formation attending courses at the Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) and the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross (Santa Croce). Residing at the Casa Santa Maria for graduate priest students/North American College, Rome, Italy, Effective, June 1, 2017
The Rev. Samuel Brand – Diocesan Master of Ceremonies, continuing as Chaplain of Bishop Carroll Catholic High School, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Curtis Hecker – Chaplain, Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Michael Nolan – Chaplain, McConnell Air Force Base, Diocesan Coordinator of Rite of Christian Initiation, continuing in service to Diocesan Tribunal and Office of Worship, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Michael Simone – Director of St. Joseph House of Formation and continuing as Chancellor of the Diocese of Wichita, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. Joseph Tatro – Full time service, Cana Counseling Department, Catholic Charities of Wichita, effective June 20, 2017
The Rev. David Voss – Full time, Chaplain, St. Pius X Student Center, with residence at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish, Pittsburg, Kansas, effective June 20, 2017

Sacred Heart Academy alumnae reunion June 22
A reunion of alumnae of Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita will be held Thursday, June 22, at Newman University. This is the first all-alumnae reunion since 1999.
Registration begins at 9 a.m. in Sacred Heart Hall, on the second floor near the chapel. Mass is at 10 a.m. in St. John’s Chapel.
A brunch and program follow in the Mabee Dining Center. The program will honor members of the 60th and 70th anniversary classes and will include a slide show from the various decades of the academy.
Photos will be taken at the Academy Plaza, south of Sacred Heart Hall, where each alumna has a brick with her name. Visiting with alums and with some former faculty, perusing Academy yearbooks and other memorabilia, and tours of campus – golf carts will be available – will follow in the afternoon. A social hour followed by a dinner, during which the 50th anniversary class will be honored, will begin at 5 p.m.
A flyer with registration for the event is available by calling Brielle Dunham in the alumni office 316-942-4291, ext. 2445, or emailing dunhamb@newmanu.edu. Registrations are due by June 9. The cost for the day is $25. Other options include $10 for brunch and $15 for the evening meal.
Housing is also available on campus at an additional cost.

Two Newman U. students named Ablah Award recipients May 13
Newman University announced the recipients of the 2017 Ablah Award Saturday, May 13, during the spring Commencement ceremony.
The 2017 recipient of the Leona J. Ablah Award was Diana Stanley of Goddard, and the recipient of the Harvey J. Ablah Award and was David Baalmann of Colwich.
“Newman gave me a lot of different unusual opportunities that you wouldn’t see at a larger college,” said Stanley, “including a couple of amazing internships, and I studied abroad…and that really helped getting me out there and seeing something of the world and taking it back with me.” Stanley is a history major with minors in English, international studies, and pre-law.
Baalmann, a biochemistry major, said, “Newman has really been home for me these past four years, and I think what I’ll take away from my experience is the ability to be involved.”
The Ablah Awards, established by Fran and Geri (Ablah) Jabara, honor the memory of Geri’s parents Harvey J. and Leona J. Ablah and perpetuate their vision of entrepreneurism and the American dream. Award recipients must have completed at least 62 credit hours at Newman and graduate with a grade point average of 3.2 or higher. Each student receives a $2,500 award.