Obituaries
Rest in Peace: September 15, 2019
Decatur Donald D. Schmitt, 89, St. Mary of the Assumption Fort Wayne Delbert Minnick, 94, St. Charles Borromeo Teresa A. Croy, 82, St. Joseph – Hessen Cassel Robert L. Hemrick, […]
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The Sunday Gospel
God shows abundant mercy to His people
Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 15:1-32 This weekend’s first reading is from the Book of Exodus. This book roughly chronicles the passage of the Hebrew people from Egypt, where […]
Bishop
Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, September 15: 7:30 p.m. — Mass, St. Francis Chapel, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne Tuesday, September 17: 8:30 a.m. — Mass with Blessing of Recently Renovated St. Joseph School, Fort Wayne […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: September, 15, 2019
40 Days For Life prayers planned in Allen County FORT WAYNE — 40 Days for Life is a prayerful, peaceful and lawful endeavor to protect and save the lives of […]
National
News Briefs: Sept. 15, 2019
Catholic organizations in Florida marshaling aid for Dorian victims MIAMI (CNS) — In the wake of Hurricane Dorian’s brutal blasting of the Bahamas, Catholic organizations in Florida continued to raise […]
Diocese
Convenient grace
Profiles in the CCD/Religious Education setting The theme for Catechetical Sunday is “Stay With Us,” addressing the alarming statistics on young Catholics who have left the Church. Ascension Press’s article […]
Diocese
Catechetical Sunday is Sept. 15
The phone rings and the caller ID displays the parish number. Do you answer the call? This year, the Church celebrates Catechetical Sunday on Sept. 15, the 24th Sunday in […]
National
Indianapolis Colts chaplain focuses on players’ lives and faith
By John Shaughnessy INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — As the Catholic chaplain for the Indianapolis Colts, Father Douglas Hunter has access to the training facility, the team meetings and the sidelines during […]
Perspective
Searching for silver linings: grace after the storm
Business was good. So good, in fact, that the family company had become one of the largest breweries in New England, producing 300,000 barrels a year and supporting two generations […]
Perspective
Still the silent killer
I recently was asked to be a guest on the “Doctor, Doctor” show that airs on Redeemer Radio at 1 p.m. Fridays and again at 11 a.m. Saturdays. The topic […]
Vatican
Amid economic growth, Mauritius urged to care for the young, poor
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius (CNS) — Statistical indicators show Mauritius’ rapid economic growth has benefited all sectors of society, lifting thousands out of poverty over the past 30 years, but Pope […]
Vatican
Pope leaves Mozambique urging reconciliation, care for each other
MAPUTO, Mozambique (CNS) — When Jesus told his disciples to love one another and pray for their enemies, he meant it — even disciples in a nation like Mozambique, where […]