Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
The Stations of the Cross
I love to pray the Stations of the Cross. They are a wonderful devotion for us to practice on Fridays, the day of our Lord’s crucifixion, and also during Holy […]
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National
‘Hidden jewel’ St. Mary-of-the-Woods now a national landmark
ST. MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. (CNS) — When Katie Spanuello Rahman recalls the campus of her alma mater St. Mary-of-the-Woods College, she paints an idyllic picture. “It was like living in a […]
Vatican
Pope encourages dialogue with government leaders to help migrants
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Liberating the poor, the oppressed and the persecuted is an integral part of what God wants his Church to do, Pope Francis said. “In order to […]
Diocese
Bill to restore access to professional licenses for ‘Dreamers’ passes House, awaits Senate approval
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill to restore the ability of “Dreamers” to obtain professional licenses in Indiana passed the House March 5 by a vote of 88-8. The Senate is expected […]
The Sunday Gospel
Through His death and resurrection, Jesus establishes God’s New Covenant
Fifth Sunday of Lent John 12:20-33 The Book of Jeremiah provides this weekend’s first reading. A common theme runs through all the written prophecies of ancient Israel, namely that despite […]
World News
News Briefs: March 18, 2018
U.S. Catholics surveyed on perception of Christian persecution worldwide NEW YORK (CNS) — Four in 10 U.S. Catholics say that half or more of religiously based attacks around the world […]
Diocese
Diocese to host teacher recruitment fairs
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Catholic Schools Office has announced two dates for teacher recruitment fairs in South Bend and Fort Wayne. The first job fair will take place […]
National
Bishops urge action on conscience protection for health care workers
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The chairmen of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life and religious freedom committees have asked U.S. Catholics to contact members of Congress and urge them to enact the Conscience […]
Special
At Notre Dame, Bishop Barron discusses challenges, strategies for cultivating faith among youth
Pope Francis’ recently issued World Youth Day message calls attention to the upcoming Synod of Bishops on “Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment,” and focuses on the reassuring words […]
Vatican
Miracles attributed to Pope Paul VI, Romero clear way for sainthood
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has cleared the way for the canonizations of Blesseds Paul VI and Oscar Romero. At a meeting March 6 with Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect […]
Bishop
Weekly calendar for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, March 18: 10:30 a.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Dominic Church, Bremen Monday, March 19: 9 a.m. — Mass and Pastoral Visit, Saint Joseph High School, South Bend Monday, March 19: 6:30 p.m. […]