Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
The Meaning and Value of Suffering
The following is the text of the homily delivered by Bishop Rhoades at the Holy Hour with Young Adults on November 8th at Our Lady of Good Hope Church in […]
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National
U.S. bishops’ conference arose out of a national crisis a century ago
By Russell Shaw WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops arose out of a national crisis a century ago, when the U.S. entered World War I. In responding […]
Diocese
Around the diocese: November 12, 2017
USF announces Christmas festivities FORT WAYNE — The University of Saint Francis has announced the schedule for its annual Christmas tradition of yuletide celebration, Christmas at USF. Christmas at USF […]
Diocese
Divine Mercy Funeral Home celebrates grand opening
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades offered Mass on Thursday, Nov. 2, at Catholic Cemetery and blessed the newly constructed Divine Mercy Funeral Home on cemetery grounds. On Friday, special guests were […]
Local
St. Pius X baptistery, gathering space blessed
At the All Saints’ Day Mass at the new St. Pius X Church in Granger, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the new baptistery and Parish Life Center in the space […]
Special
Women’s retreat seeks to deepen the gift of faith
Catholic women in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will have the opportunity Dec. 1-3 to further explore the faith they received at baptism during the third Rejoice! Women’s Retreat […]
Special
Fort Wayne man finds possible relic of soon-to-be saint
Just about everyone has found something of unusual value while walking along a beach, strolling along a well-traveled road or perhaps while digging in the backyard or in the garden. […]
The Sunday Gospel
God calls us to greatness, through humility and service
Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Matthew 23:1-12 The Book of Malachi provides this weekend’s first reading. The prophet’s name, Malachi, reveals his role. In Hebrew it means “messenger of God.” […]
Diocese
Losses, grief test couple’s vocation
Grief is multifaceted and often complex. The depth of suffering from loss ranges widely for everyone, but this deep-seated pain is often accompanied by difficult and intense emotions. One’s spiritual […]
Vatican
Pope asks U.S. to welcome migrants, urges them to respect laws
ROME (CNS) — Pope Francis called on the people of the United States to welcome migrants and urged those who are welcomed to respect the laws of the country. “To […]
World News
News briefs from Catholic News Service
Assisting victims of war is a work of mercy, pope says VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Members of the military and of humanitarian agencies who risk their lives to save others […]
National
Knights CEO praises plan for U.S. aid to persecuted Christians
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Carl Anderson, CEO of the Knights of Columbus, praised the decision by the Trump administration to provide direct U.S. aid to persecuted Christians in the Middle East […]