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Father Hesburgh remembered by the Notre Dame community

By Chris Lushis NOTRE DAME — “For all the momentous events in which he played a role, and all the honors he received, Father Ted Hesburgh always said the most […]

St. Jude Stations of Service Lenten project puts corporal works of mercy in motion

By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — The Social Action Committee at St. Jude Church, Fort Wayne, planned a series of activities during the six weeks of Lent to raise awareness […]

Indiana bishops release pastoral addressing poverty in Indiana

FORT WAYNE — The bishops of the Indiana dioceses and archdiocese have released a pastoral statement examining the issues of poverty in the Hoosier State. Titled “Poverty at the Crossroads: […]

Unlikely friendship renews faith and inspires many

By Diane Freeby SOUTH BEND — Faith in God, with a devotion to the Blessed Mother, a desire to help others and a sense of humor are helping two young […]

Alpha training planned in April

FORT WAYNE — Alpha, a new initiative for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is being offered as a parish tool for evangelization that is based on hospitality, sharing and […]

The patron saint of the Catholic Church

On Thursday, March 19th, we celebrate the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Saint Ambrose wrote that, next to Mary, Saint Joseph was the most eminent […]

Father Pius Ilechukwu conferred title of monsignor

BLUFFTON — Father Pius Ilechukwu, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Bluffton, has recently been conferred the title of Very Rev. Monsignor by Pope Francis. The announcement was made by Bishop […]

Pope: Mass in vernacular helps people understand God, live the faith

By Carol Glatz ROME (CNS) — Allowing priests to celebrate Mass in the language of the local congregation rather than in Latin allowed the faithful to understand and be encouraged […]

Pope thanks women as dozens gather in Vatican to share faith stories

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — On International Women’s Day, Pope Francis thanked women, “who in thousands of ways, witness to the Gospel and work in the church.” The […]

Encouraging someone to go to confession is act of mercy, official says

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — After going to confession, Catholics should perform a “corporal work of mercy” by inviting someone else to receive the sacrament, said a top […]

Cardinal Egan, retired archbishop of New York, dies at age 82

By Catholic News Service NEW YORK (CNS) — Cardinal Edward M. Egan, who retired as archbishop of New York in 2009, died March 5. The cause of death was cardiac […]

Four national Catholic publications call for ending the death penalty

By Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — Four nationally circulated Catholic publications called for abolishing the death penalty in the United States in a jointly published editorial. America, National Catholic […]