Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools

What Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools does

The Catholic Diocese of Wichita is a territorial diocese of the Roman Catholic Church serving approximately 112,549 Catholics across south-central and southeast Kansas, founded in 1887 and headquartered at 424 N. Broadway, Wichita. It is led by Bishop Carl A. Kemme (since May 1, 2014) and operates a vertically integrated network of more than 90 parishes, approximately 23 Catholic schools spanning PreK through 12th grade (including Bishop Carroll Catholic High School and Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School), Newman University, and a charitable-services ecosystem comprising Catholic Charities Wichita, Guadalupe Clinic, Lord's Diner, Catholic Cemeteries, and the Spiritual Life Center, plus roughly 17 active St. Vincent de Paul conferences conducting home visits and rent/utilities assistance.

Revenue and operating support are sourced from weekly offertory and recurring donations (processed through give.catholicdioceseofwichita.org), tuition and fees from Catholic school families, planned giving and the 'In Love of God and Neighbor Fund,' and special capital appeals - the most recent being the 'One Family, Fully Alive in Christ!' campaign, which concluded in 2025 at $60.1 million from more than 11,500 donors across five priorities (Catholic schools, youth faith formation, service to neighbors, mother-church care, and parish renewal). Distribution and evangelization rely on a Stewardship Way of Life operating philosophy, invitational friendship, large annual events (Midwest Catholic Family Conference ~2,500 attendees; Catholic Women's Conference 600+), and digital channels including the Catholic Advance newspaper and parish communications. Technology footprint is conventional non-profit infrastructure: websites, online giving, and event promotion - no proprietary AI or platform products.

Name

Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools

Legal name

Catholic Diocese of Wichita

Website

https://catholicdioceseofwichita.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Catholic Diocese of Wichita operates 90+ parishes, approximately 23 PreK-12 Catholic schools, Newman University, and charitable ministries (Catholic Charities, Guadalupe Clinic, Lord's Diner) serving 112,549 Catholics across south-central and southeast Kansas under Bishop Carl A. Kemme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Education and Religious Services

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Religious Organizations (813110)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB), Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

Keywords

• Catholic education
• Religious education
• Parish ministries
• Charitable services
• Catholic K-12 schools

Headquarters

HQ city

Wichita

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offertory Collections: Parishioners contribute weekly and special Mass collections as the primary ongoing revenue source for parishes and the diocese. The diocese operates an online offertory donation portal.
2. Fully Alive Campaign (One Family, Fully Alive in Christ!): A major multi-year capital campaign exceeding $60.1 million, funded by more than 11,500 donors. Campaign funds are distributed twice annually to parishes for local needs, with distributions exceeding $6.67 million to parishes since April 2025. Initial estimates anticipated $10 million returning to parishes for local needs.
3. School Tuition: The diocese operates approximately 23 Catholic schools serving students from PreK through 12th grade. Tuition and fees from families with children enrolled in Catholic schools generate revenue for school operations.
4. Development and Planned Giving: The diocese maintains a Development office offering various giving vehicles including the In Love of God and Neighbor Fund (grants distributed to parishes and ministries), and planned giving/legacy programs.
5. St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Donations: St. Vincent de Paul conferences across the diocese receive donations and distribute charitable assistance. In 2025, conferences provided $740,748 in rent and utility assistance, funded by parish donations and fundraising.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Catholic Diocese of Wichita operates a network of Catholic parishes, K-12 schools, and charitable ministries serving the Catholic faithful and broader community across south-central Kansas. It delivers faith formation, sacramental preparation, K-12 and higher education (through Newman University), and human services through entities such as Catholic Charities, the Lord's Diner, and the Guadalupe Clinic.

Product overview

The Catholic Diocese of Wichita Schools operates a network of award-winning accredited Catholic schools spanning PreK through university level, including elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools such as Bishop Carroll Catholic High School and Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School, along with affiliated Newman University. The diocese also conducts the One Family, Fully Alive in Christ! capital campaign raising $60.1 million, provides parish offertory/donation platforms, delivers Catholic Charities services including Guadalupe Clinic and Lord's Diner, and offers diocesan administration services through offices for Archives, Communications, Development, Finance, Human Resources, Safe Environment, and Tribunal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Catholic Schools: Award-winning accredited Catholic schools educating students from PreK through high school across the diocese
• Fully Alive Campaign
• Catholic Advance
• Kapaun Mt. Carmel Catholic High School
• Bishop Carroll Catholic High School

Products and services

• Catholic Schools (Diocese of Wichita)

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 11,500 donors contributed to the $60.1 million Fully Alive Campaign
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Catholic Charities WichitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Charities Wichita is listed as an 'Act of Service' under the diocese's umbrella ministries. It provides social services to individuals and families in need across the diocese, functioning as the primary charitable arm of the Catholic Church in Wichita.
• Guadalupe CliniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuadalupe Clinic is listed among the diocese's Acts of Service ministries. It provides healthcare services, likely serving the uninsured or underinsured population. A news article noted the clinic was preparing a new parking lot expansion in early 2025.
• Lord's DinercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLord's Diner is listed among the diocese's Acts of Service. It provides meals to those in need, operating as a charitable dining ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Wichita.
• Spiritual Life Center (Wichita)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Spiritual Life Center is listed as an Act of Service, providing retreats, spiritual formation, and Catholic programming for the diocese's faithful.
• Catholic Cemeteries WichitacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic Cemeteries Wichita is listed among the Acts of Service, providing Catholic burial services and cemetery ministry for the diocese.
• Knights of Columbus (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and Church of the Magdalen Councils)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnights of Columbus councils from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish and Church of the Magdalen provided meals at the Campus Olympics event, supporting the food service for nearly 250 college students.
• Diocese of Paderborn (Germany)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Diocese of Wichita hosted a seminarian from the Diocese of Paderborn, Germany — reflecting a cross-diocesan seminarian exchange and mutual support in vocational formation. The seminary rector requires each seminarian to study a year abroad.
• Newman UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewman University (3100 McCormick Ave., Wichita) is listed as a Catholic university affiliated with the diocese, providing higher education within the Catholic tradition.
• St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (Sacred Heart Devotion)minorOthersThe 2026 Evangelization + Discipleship + Stewardship Conference featured Fr. Thomas Dailey, OSFS, as a scholar on the Sacred Heart devotion. The conference theme was 'From the Heart of Jesus: The Source of Every Gift.' Fr. Dailey's work on the Sacred Heart draws from St. Margaret Mary Alacoque's 17th-century visions.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas: Roman Catholic archdiocese covering northeast Kansas, headquartered in Kansas City, KS. Directly comparable geographic and institutional peer — same state, similar scale of parishes, schools, and charitable ministries, serving an overlapping Catholic population.
• Diocese of Salina: Roman Catholic diocese covering northern and western Kansas. Compares as a fellow Kansas diocesan peer with a similar parish-and-school operating model in rural and small-town communities, addressing comparable demographic and stewardship challenges.
• Diocese of Dodge City: Roman Catholic diocese covering southwest Kansas. The Diocese of Wichita's St. Vincent de Paul district explicitly extends guidance to the Garden City Conference in the Diocese of Dodge City, evidencing direct operational linkages and a directly comparable parish/school model.
• Diocese of Tulsa: Roman Catholic diocese in eastern Oklahoma serving a comparable Plains/South-Central population base with parishes, Catholic schools, and charitable ministries. Comparable in operating profile and regional Catholic market structure to Wichita.

Direct peers

• Diocese of Lincoln: Roman Catholic diocese in Nebraska widely known for one of the highest priestly-vocation rates in the United States and a strong parish-school network. Directly comparable as a Midwestern, vocation-strong, parish-and-school-anchored diocese with a similar stewardship culture.
• Diocese of Fort Worth: Roman Catholic diocese in North Texas operating an extensive Catholic school system alongside parish and charitable ministries. Comparable as a Sun-Belt diocesan operator of PreK–12 schools, parish networks, and stewardship-driven fundraising with growth-oriented demographics.
• Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau: Roman Catholic diocese serving southern Missouri and northern Arkansas with schools, parishes, and charitable ministries. Comparable as a Midwestern/South-Central diocesan operator of a similar scale of parish network and Catholic school system.

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Denver: Larger Roman Catholic archdiocese in Colorado operating parishes, schools, charitable ministries, and a major seminary. Comparable as a peer diocese with a structured Catholic school system, charitable arm (Catholic Charities of Denver), and active vocations culture — broader in scale but with similar operating pillars.

Others

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella organization for U.S. Catholic Charities agencies, of which Catholic Charities Wichita is a member. Comparable as the coordinating ecosystem entity through which the diocese's charitable arm reports, benchmarks, and operates its social-service footprint.
• National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA): National membership association for Catholic schools and school leaders in the United States. Comparable as the industry-level organization through which the diocese's ~23 schools receive accreditation support, professional development, and benchmarking for PreK–12 Catholic education.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WichitaDiocese
• Facebookfacebook.com/CatholicDioceseWichita
• Instagraminstagram.com/catholicdiocesewichita
• YouTubeyoutube.com/catholicdiocesewichita

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries7 records

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