Diocese
Bishop Luers to Host 50th Annual Show Choir Invitational
On February 22, 1975, the first show choir invitational in the United States was hosted by Bishop Luers High School. This year, the school of 528 students on the south […]
All News
Bishop
Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Monday, February 26, to Wednesday, February 28: Symposium for Bishops on “The Place of Episcopal Discernment in the Synodal Journey,” University of Notre Dame Tuesday, February 27: 5:15 p.m. – […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: February 25, 2024
Arcola Irma Koontz, 92, St. Patrick Auburn Marcella Bandfield, 97, Immaculate Conception Bristol Shirley DeShone, 85, St. Mary of the Annunciation Rocca Giglio, 86, St. Mary of the Annunciation Fort […]
Perspective
Allow Jesus to Transfigure Our Lives, How We See Others
Second Sunday of Lent The Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first reading. Often, Genesis is associated with its creation narratives. Much else is included in Genesis. […]
Bishop
Bishop Implores Nursing Students to Fully Live Their Faith
Just before the Liturgy of the Word, incense being used in the Holy Spirit Chapel at LeMans Hall at Saint Mary’s College triggered loud smoke alarms, emptying the dorm of […]
Bishop
Around the Diocese: February 25, 2024
Diocesan Schools Honored for Strong IREAD Scores On Thursday, February 15, 14 schools of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend were honored by state leaders for having scores of 95 […]
Bishop
Deacon Urges Servus Omnium Crowd to ‘Cry Out to God’
After a three-year hiatus, the annual Servus Omnium Lecture returned to the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center in downtown Fort Wayne on February 13, where attendees began Fat […]
National
News Briefs: February 25, 2024
Dates for Second Synod Assembly Announced VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The second assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will meet October 2-27 and will be preceded by several […]
National
Advocates Shed Light on Benefits of Solar Programs
Although legislation supporting community solar programs will not see the light of day in Indiana this year, advocates gathered at the Statehouse recently to promote this clean energy system that […]
Perspective
Elmo and the Challenge of Lent
For two or three days in January, a furry red Muppet’s concern for the well-being of his followers became news, dominating Twitter, now “X,” and sparking discussions from National Public […]
Perspective
Let Lent Be Lent
Two items came across my radar screen as we began the holy season of Lent. The first was a short video of a disco rave that took place (I’m not […]
Perspective
Lenten Advice from Padre Pio: ‘Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry’
During this Lenten season, many parishes offer the traditional devotion of the Stations of the Cross, which recalls the last hours of the passion of Jesus as he was condemned […]