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St. Matthew, Secondary Patron of Diocese

The apostle and evangelist, Saint Matthew, is the secondary patron of our diocese. His feast day is September 21st. Though his feast is not celebrated this year since it falls […]

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Six profess final vows, ordained deacons in Holy Cross

NOTRE DAME — With joy and thanksgiving, the Congregation of Holy Cross celebrated the final profession of vows of six men at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Basilica of […]

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Judge, deacon to speak at Red Mass dinner in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE — When the Honorable Marc R. Kellams speaks at the dinner following the Red Mass in Fort Wayne on Wednesday, Sept. 24, he will bring the perspective of […]

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Bishop celebrates 50th anniversary Mass at Marian High School

MISHAWAKA — “Put out into the deep!” announced Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to the Marian High School community during their golden anniversary Mass on Sept. 4. This joyous occasion commemorated […]

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Franciscan Center facility commemorates 25 years

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades dedicates new building By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the newly remodeled Franciscan Center operations building at 1015 East Maple Grove […]

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St. Joseph School dedicated as new central city Catholic school

FORT WAYNE — St. Joseph School formally opened its 2014-2015 school year as a stand-alone central city Catholic elementary school with a special all-school Mass and blessing by Bishop Kevin […]

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Father Chrobot remembered

SOUTH BEND — Father Leonard F. Chrobot, retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has died following a car accident. He was 76. Born one of three children […]

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TCN: September 21, 2014

This issue covers the 50th anniversary Mass of Marian High School in Mishawaka on Sept. 2. Nine priests celebrating jubilees were honored at Mass on Sept. 11. Bishop Rhoades speaks […]

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'It pierced my heart like a knife,' nun says after visit to Iraqis

By Doreen Abi Raad Catholic News Service BEIRUT (CNS) — Sister Marie Claude Naddaf, provincial leader of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd for Lebanon and Syria, is still shaken […]

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Bishop celebrates 50th anniversary Mass at Marian High School

By Christopher Lushis Click here for more photos from the event MISHAWAKA — “Put out into the deep! Do not be afraid to live your faith!” announced Bishop Kevin C. […]

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Pope: Just as God freely offers salvation, don't give hoping to benefit

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are called to help those who have nothing to give and love those who don’t love back, Pope Francis said. Salvation and […]

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Pope cites 3 lessons from Mary: Be joyful, help others, never give up

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When a mother has a birthday, children send their greetings and love, so make sure to do the same thing on the feast […]