Perspective
‘The Look’: men, sin and mission?
A kid can live and die by the look on his mom’s face! Her smile can light up his day, while her disappointment or anger can be a dark cloud. […]
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National
CRS: Caring for the poor and needy in Hawaii
Nation focus: United States of America Catholic social teaching principle: Global solidarity Question: What special intentions will you keep in prayer during Holy Week? Scripture quote: “Indeed, the parts of […]
National
Bill to strengthen parental rights for minors seeking abortion advances in the House
INDIANAPOLIS — A bill to strengthen parental rights for minors seeking abortion passed a House panel on March 28 by a vote of 8-4 and moves to the full House […]
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April is Child Abuse Awareness and Protection Month
Ten safety lessons to teach your child Parents, as your children grow and progress through school, they also embark on increasingly greater independence. They spend more time away from home […]
National
Bishops urge bipartisan approach on health care reform
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Now that lawmakers have withdrawn the American Health Care Act, Congress must “seize this moment to create a new spirit of bipartisanship” and make “necessary reforms” in […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
The beauty and the power of the Chrism Mass
The Chrism Mass is one of the most joyful and intense liturgies of the year, in my experience as a bishop. It evokes the joy I feel when celebrating Masses […]
Diocese
Diocese approves 11 Parishes-in-Need grants
The Annual Bishop’s Appeal of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend includes a funding program to assist less affluent parishes. A Parishes-in-Need Fund Committee met recently to review parish requests […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: April 9, 2017
Commission approves USF as “teach out” institution FORT WAYNE — On March 27, the Higher Learning Commission approved the University of Saint Francis as a “teach out” institution for students […]
Schools
St. Adalbert School welcomes Bishop Rhoades
The excitement about Bishop Kevin C Rhoades’ visit to St. Adalbert School was evident among students and by all the signs posted inside and outside the school stating, “Welcome, Your […]
Perspective
Recalling the apostles’ Good Friday weakness
Tenebrae, meaning shadows or darkness in Latin, is a Holy Week service that uses the simplicity of mostly darkness and some candlelight, along with psalms, prayers and music to reflect […]
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A Holy Thursday tradition: Pilgrimage to seven churches
Holy Thursday is the feast that marks the end of Lent and the beginning of the Holy Triduum, which also includes Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. At this […]
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Special Holy Week events
Click here for the story on the Seven Churches Pilgrimage Click here for the story on Tenebrae In parishes throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend this week, additional prayer times, […]