Bishop Carl A. Kemme delivered a homily during the Mass for Life on October 19, held near an abortion clinic in Wichita. The event took place on the blocked street beside the clinic, where attendees participated in the service. Prior to this event, Bishop Kemme visited Auschwitz and Birkenau as part of a pilgrimage to Poland.

Reflecting on his visit to the concentration camps, Bishop Kemme questioned, “How could this have ever happened? How could people treat other human beings in such a way?" He drew parallels between these historical atrocities and modern-day abortions, describing them as "the wholesale extermination of vulnerable people."

Addressing those gathered at the Mass, Bishop Kemme urged them to be vocal and active in their opposition to abortion through voting and public discourse. “And let us not be afraid ourselves, as members of the laity, to enter into public service or at least public discourse to raise our voices for the pre-born – their lives and our future demand it,” he stated.

During his homily, Bishop Kemme expressed gratitude for being able to celebrate Mass annually at this location in reparation for what he called "the grievous sin of abortion." He also planned to pray prayers of exorcism over the site, believing that "the devil and his legion are hard at work in places like this."

The bishop emphasized truth as an ally in opposing abortion: “When we know God...then we have wisdom and knowledge of the truth. It is truth that will sustain us in this battle against life.” He encouraged confidence among those present by citing Christ as their leader.

He acknowledged other societal issues such as climate concerns and poverty but maintained that abortion remains "the most defining issue of our time," stressing its importance above others.

In closing his homily, Bishop Kemme urged continuous prayer: “For prayer is not something we do when we are helpless or unable to act... For prayer brings God into everything.” He concluded by seeking blessings for global recognition of every person's dignity and right to life.

Following the Mass, Bishop Kemme blessed attendees with the Blessed Sacrament before facing the clinic again to recite prayers of exorcism. The street was secured with blockades and police presence throughout the event.