Perspective
A letter to every young Catholic
Attention Catholic young people, by which I mean everyone under 30: Pope Francis has written you a letter. Called “Christ Is Alive,” it is a historic document in that it […]
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National
Singer-songwriter presents Crucifixion in concert
By Joanne Fox SIOUX CITY, Iowa (CNS) — Singer-songwriter Tatiana “Tajci” Cameron confessed she didn’t always like Holy Week. “It always seemed to be full of sadness,” she told the […]
Diocese
Celebrating well: Divine Mercy Sunday
A week after Easter Sunday, a full eight days (or octave) later, the great g race of the holy day is often faded or forgotten. The jellybeans harden; the chocolate […]
Bishop
The Triduum — Given up unto death … the Son of God brings new life to all mankind
Jesus’ love remembered on Holy Thursday Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades began the celebration of “the holiest three days of the year” with Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, […]
Vatican
Only risen Christ can bring peace to world at war, pope says at Easter
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As the machine of warfare continues to churn out more dangerous weaponry, only the power and joy of Christ’s resurrection can fill hearts with comfort and […]
Bishop
Easter is Church’s greatest feast, ‘solemnity of solemnities,’ says bishop
Morning sun streaming through stained glass illustrated the joy of the Resurrection at St. Francis Xavier Church, Pierceton, on Sunday, as the rural parish celebrated the presence of Bishop Kevin […]
National
Survivor: ‘Jesus is light that shows us way’ to stop exploitation
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Jewell Baraka’s voice tightened when asked about her youth. “Prostituted by my father from age 11 to 14, then exploited in pornography from 14 to 17 — […]
Bishop
Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, April 21: 9 a.m. — Easter Mass, St. Francis Xavier Church, Pierceton Tuesday, April 23: 7 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, Fort Wayne Wednesday, April 24: 7 p.m. […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: April 21, 2019
Arcola Dolores C. Schuhler, 76, St. Patrick Auburn Douglas L. Kelley, 74, Immaculate Conception Fort Wayne Alice Huth, 83, St. Charles Borromeo Janice L. Shank, 84, Our Lady of Good […]
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‘Why do you look for the living among the dead?’
This 15th-century painting from the Royal Library of Turin in Italy shows an empty tomb depicting the Resurrection. Easter, the chief feast in the liturgical calendars of all Christian churches, […]
Diocese
Bill designed to improve health outcomes for mothers, infants
The scenario is all too common: A teenage girl in Indiana, facing an unplanned pregnancy, is denied medical treatment until she and her unborn child are in emergency circumstances — […]
The Sunday Gospel
We are called to believe in the Resurrection
Easter John 20:1-9 The Church celebrates the Easter Vigil late in the evening on Holy Saturday. These readings are those read during Masses on Easter Sunday itself. For its first […]