Obituaries
Rest in Peace: November 26, 2023
Fort Wayne John E. Schaefer, 84, St. Joseph Paul Douglas Staight, 90, St. Joseph Janet Ditton, 77, St. Jude James Kurtz, 79, St. Vincent de Paul Timothy Leffers, 70, St. […]
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Diocese
From RCIA to OCIA: Explaining the Shift
Currently, in parishes across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, classes are underway to help form men and women interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith – or, perhaps, […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: November 26, 2023
Hannah’s House ‘Holiday Happenings’ Celebrates 30 Years SOUTH BEND – Devoted to empowering disadvantaged pregnant women on their path toward life transformation, Hannah’s House in South Bend will host its […]
Bishop
Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Mass for School Principals
Bishop Rhoades joined Catholic school principals from across the diocese to celebrate Mass with them at St. Martin de Porres Church in Syracuse on Wednesday, November 8. “I’m so glad […]
Perspective
We Belong to Christ the King, and He Belongs to Us
Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe This weekend, the Church concludes its liturgical year of 2023. Next week, a new year will begin with the First […]
Bishop
Day, Weekend Passes Available for Eucharistic Congress
BALTIMORE (OSV News) – Attendees of the National Eucharistic Congress, which will be held July 17-21 in Indianapolis, now have the option of purchasing single-day and weekend passes in order to […]
National
News Briefs: November 26, 2023
March for Life Announces 2024 Theme WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – The March for Life’s theme for its 2024 event will be “Pro-Life: With Every Woman, For Every Child,” the […]
National
USCCB President on Pope Francis, the U.S. Church, and More
BALTIMORE (OSV News) – Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services is just beginning his second year of his three-year term as president of the U.S. Conference […]
National
Synod, Eucharist Are Interconnected, Bishops Say During Fall Assembly
By Gina Christian and Peter Jesserer Smith BALTIMORE (OSV News) – The Eucharist and synodality are interconnected, said prelates attending the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ annual fall plenary assembly, […]
Diocese
Prepare for Christ’s Birth with ‘Nativity Nights’ in Decatur
As the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend prepare their hearts for the gift delivered on a silent night in a stable, visitors and parishioners of St. Mary […]
Diocese
Maintaining Cemetery Grounds Gives Hope to Those in Grief
The grief that comes with death is inevitable – particularly for the families and loved ones of the deceased. Across the diocese, grounds-keepers and their crews at Catholic cemeteries work […]
Perspective
If There Is No Patron Saint for Your Cause, Become One
Recently, my friend David retired after a long career in radio. I had many great conversations with him through the years during the morning show on Portland’s Catholic radio station, […]