Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
St. Vincent de Paul and St. Juan Diego
The following is the text of the homily delivered by Bishop Rhoades at the annual Mass with the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort Wayne on Dec. 9 at […]
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Diocese
Father Kafka laid to rest in Michigan
FORT WAYNE — Father Matthew Kafka, a priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the age of 84, at St. Joseph Mercy-Oakland in Pontiac, […]
National
‘Crowning jewel’ of national shrine — Trinity Dome Mosaic — dedicated
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The overflowing congregation at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception hardly needed reminding to raise their “eyes to the heavens” during a dedication […]
World News
Mideast Christian leaders to Trump: Jerusalem move could have dire results
JERUSALEM (CNS) — In an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, Christian leaders in Jerusalem said U.S. recognition of the city as the capital of Israel could have dire […]
Parish
Immaculate Conception Parish marks 150-year anniversary
Immaculate Conception Parish in Kendallville celebrated its 150-year anniversary most appropriately on Friday, Dec. 8, the feast of the Immaculate Conception. As the pastor, Father James Stoyle, had predicted, the […]
Special
Local effort reunites Iraqi refugee family
For many refugees, the process of entering the United States in search of a better life requires significant patience and perseverance. The journey can be even more difficult for families […]
Diocese
Golden jubilee year for Catholic Charismatic Renewal
One of the beautiful aspects of the Catholic faith is its many forms of spiritual expressions, which appeal to different personalities, generations, families and cultures. Some enjoy the richness of […]
Local
Family tradition brings Nativity story alive for children
Pat and Susan Landrigan wanted their children to always remember the true meaning of Christmas. Recognizing that it is easy to get caught up in the gifts, lights and all […]
Special
The day a mother’s love changed the world
New book brings together the mysteries, history-altering influences of Our Lady of Guadalupe Resentment. Distrust. Violence. As the Aztec Indians came under the rule of Spanish conquistadors in the early […]
The Sunday Gospel
Abundant is the goodness and mercy of the Lord
Second Sunday of Advent Mark 1:1-8 The second part of the Book of Isaiah provides the first reading for this Second Sunday of Advent. When this book was written, God’s […]
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South Bend native dedicates herself as consecrated virgin
On Nov. 18, Jennifer Sergio publicly embraced a vocation to consecrated virginity, lived in the world. Bishop Timothy L. Doherty presided over the ceremony at St. Mary of the Immaculate […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: December 10, 2017
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem investiture INDIANAPOLIS — The North Central Lieutenancy, USA, of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem (covering the states of […]