Diocese
Deacon Daniel McShane to be ordained to priesthood in Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. — Deacon Daniel McShane will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Peoria during a 10:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. […]
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Schools
‘Fundamental beauty of life’ portrayed by young artists
St. Joseph County Right to Life, one of Northern Indiana’s foremost promotors of human dignity and defenders of the vulnerable, strives to educate individuals across the lifespan about the importance […]
The Sunday Gospel
With Jesus, the faithful will die but rise to eternal life
Fifth Sunday of Easter Reading: John 13:31-33a, 34-35 Once again in this Easter season, the Acts of the Apostles supplies the first reading for the Mass. It reports some of […]
National
US Church leaders in favor of new rules on sexual abuse reporting
WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Church leaders welcomed the norms issued by Pope Francis May 9 giving clear direction to the global Catholic Church about reporting abuse and holding Church leaders […]
Vatican
Not ruling on apparitions, pope allows pilgrimages to Medjugorje
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Parishes and dioceses are now allowed to organize official pilgrimages to Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, but it must be clear that the Catholic Church has not recognized as […]
Diocese
Catholic Schools Office Superintendent Marsha Jordan dies
A 40-year veteran of Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Marsha Jordan, passed away Thursday, May 9 at the age of 67. Jordan had battled cancer for […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: May 12, 2019
Decatur Carolyn A. Wemhoff, 86, St. Mary of the Assumption R. Paul Loshe, 82, St. Mary of the Assumption Fort Wayne Beverly A. Giant, 86, St. Therese Gerald L. Loyd, […]
Bishop
Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, May 12: 2 p.m. Confirmation Mass, St. Vincent de Paul Church, Fort Wayne Monday, May 13: 10 a.m. Meeting of the Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Monday, May 13: 7 […]
Diocese
Ministry puts the poor on road to self-sufficiency
Sometimes the difference between self-sufficiency and struggle can be reliable transportation. The founders of AIM Services recognized this reality, and the nonprofit ministry based at St. Mary, Mother of God […]
World News
Mexico celebrates beatification of first laywoman
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the sounds of music and applause echoed throughout the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, the Catholic Church in Mexico celebrated the […]
National
News Briefs: May 12, 2019
No ‘Hesburgh’ picture without ‘Catholics vs. Convicts,’ filmmaker says WASHINGTON (CNS) — Patrick Creadon, who made the new documentary “Hesburgh” about Holy Cross Father Theodore Hesburgh, the priest who led […]
The Sunday Gospel
Jesus is still with us, caring for us
Fourth Sunday of Easter John 10:27-30 The Acts of the Apostles supplies the first reading. It gives a glimpse into the modus vivendi of St. Paul as he moved across […]