Perspective
Synod Sojourn: Listening for Simple Whispers of the Spirit
For many Catholics, Pope Francis’ decision to call for a synod on synodality is akin to the boss calling a meeting to discuss meetings – more likely to earn a […]
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Perspective
Rescued by a Pig: A Turning Point on the Titanic
A mother understands. From the outside, Edith Rosenbaum was bursting with beauty and promise, 32 and a rising star in fashion. Her job was glamorous, working as a Paris correspondent […]
Perspective
Five Reasons Why St. Francis Is a Model of Synodality
Chesterton once wrote, “Newspapers not only deal with news, but they deal with everything as if it were entirely new.” There’s a lot of new talk surrounding synodality. But, insofar […]
National
News Briefs: October 1, 2023
Pope Condemns Child Pornography: ‘Criminality Available to Everyone’ VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Child pornography is “criminality available to everyone through their phones,” Pope Francis said while discussing abuse prevention with […]
National
In Marseille, Pope Says Welcoming the ‘Stranger’ Is a Global Mandate
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In a visit of less than 30 hours to Marseille, France, Pope Francis highlighted his key appeals and positions concerning migration and the mandate for people of […]
National
On Mission in Maui, Clergy Provide Comfort
By Patrick Downes (OSV News) – A smile. A wave. A hug. A bottle of water. An attentive and compassionate ear. A shoulder to cry on. A prayer. A ministry […]
Diocese
Call to Teach Changed Career Plans for St. Pius X Principal
Chris Milliron left his undergraduate time at the University of Notre Dame bound for a Ph.D. program at the University of California San Diego. He quickly learned research work wasn’t […]
Diocese
Holy Cross Art Exhibition Honors National Eucharistic Revival
The Eucharist is a moment of thanksgiving to God, making the sacrifice of Christ the Savior present at Mass. Sacred art depicting Christ in the Eucharist – whether hung inside […]
Bishop
Priest Assignment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment: Reverend John Santone, CSC to Parochial Administrator, St. Augustine Parish, South Bend
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: September 24, 2023
Bremen Juan Antonio Fernandez, 57, St. Dominic Bristol Jimmy Boal, 52, St. Mary of the Annunciation Jacquelin Czarnecki, 91, St. Mary of the Annunciation Catherine Weyant, 105, St. Mary of […]
Bishop
Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Monday, September 25: 10 a.m. – Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Saturday, September 30: 5 p.m. – Ecumenical Prayer Vigil, Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City Sunday, […]
Diocese
Exciting Innovations ‘Bearing Fruit’ in the Natural Family Planning World
Complicated. Unrealistic. Ineffective. These are words sometimes used to describe natural family planning (NFP). Or, at least, they used to be. Now more than ever, NFP is effective, accessible, and […]