Diocese
Kathy Ehinger reflects on 33 Years of ‘Fulfilling and Humbling’ Vocation
For Kathy Ehinger, the call to become a teacher came when she was in 3rd grade. “I was inspired by my teacher, Ms. McKean — she made learning fun,” recalled […]
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National
Pope Issues New ‘Fundamental Law’ for Vatican City State
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis updated the “Fundamental Law of Vatican City State,” opening the possibility that laypeople can be members of its governing commission and emphasizing that the […]
Diocese
Faithful Gather to Honor Blessed Mother and All Mothers at Catholic Cemetery
The Blessed Virgin Mary’s first apparition at Fatima, Portugal, occurred on May 13, 1917. On this day, the Mother of God appeared to three shepherd children, imploring them to love […]
Bishop
Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Tuesday, May 16: 6 p.m. – “Our Leaders, Our Shepherds” Event in Support of Saint John Paul II Endowment Fund for Seminarian Education, The Lodge at Camp Red Cedar, Fort […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: May 14, 2023
Auburn Glen Newcomer, 90, Immaculate Conception Fort Wayne Vaughn Crabtree, 74, St. Charles Borromeo James Kelker, 81, St. Charles Borromeo Henry Peter Najdeski, 52, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton George Goodman, […]
Perspective
We Must Love Each Other as Jesus Love Everyone
Sixth Sunday of Easter John 14:15-21 The Acts of the Apostles once again this Easter season furnishes the first reading. In the readings of the weekends earlier in this season, […]
Diocese
Prayer Breakfast in South Bend Brings People of All Faiths Together
United Religious Community of St. Joseph County Board President Chuck Lamphier spoke at the organization’s annual Prayer Breakfast, held this year at the Discovery Ballroom of the Century Center in […]
National
News Briefs: May 14, 2023
Dallas Bishop Reacts to Mass Shooting at Mall with ‘Heavy Heart,’ Urges ‘Prayers for Peace’ in Communities DALLAS (OSV News) — Dallas Bishop Edward J. Burns addressed the faithful of […]
Diocese
University of Saint Francis Names Dr. Lance Richey as Interim President
By Reggie Hayes The University of Saint Francis has announced that Dr. Lance Richey will serve as interim president, effective Tuesday, May 9. Dr. Richey has handled the day-to-day responsibilities […]
Diocese
Happy Mother’s Day
During the month of May, Catholics pay special honor to our Blessed Mother, Mary. It is also the month of Mother’s Day, when we honor all mothers. In honor of […]
National
OSV Launches ‘Comprehensive Investigation’ After ‘Suspicious Activity’ Found on Network
HUNTINGTON, Indiana (OSV News) — Our Sunday Visitor, one of the largest Catholic resource providers in the world, announced on May 5 an incident regarding data security within the company […]
Perspective
How to Make Our Catholic Parishes Vibrant Once Again
A recent Pew Research Center study caught the eye of many Catholics, despite the fact that the information the study conveyed wasn’t really news. Latinos are disaffiliating from the Catholic […]