By John Thavis LISBON, Portugal (CNS) — At a Mass for more than 100,000 people in Portugal, Pope Benedict XVI urged Catholics to re-evangelize society by witnessing the joy and […]
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. Timothy L. Doherty, 59, as bishop of Lafayette, Ind., and accepted the resignation of Bishop William L. Higi of Lafayette. The […]
By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades May 10 announced at an assembly of Bishop Dwenger High School students that Jason Schiffli will be the new principal […]
By Kay Cozad “Chastity is good news. It’s not a neurotic and repressive attitude toward sexuality, but a liberating virtue that frees you to fall in love for all the […]
By Michelle Castleman NEW HAVEN — At 70, Besancon native, Mick Lomont keeps plenty busy both on and off his family farmstead. Still very involved in the day-to-day activity of […]
By Donna Brooke FORT WAYNE — Joe Buchtman, Marlow “Pete” Gump and Bob Liehr are three St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers who have served their community well for many […]
By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — The universality of the Catholic Church and the cultural diversity of the Church in the United States were on display here May 6-8 in […]
This week’s paper announces Jason Schiffli as the new principal of Bishop Dwenger High School. Speaker Jason Evert spoke to teens at several venues throughout the diocese on the virtue […]
Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Lk 24:46-53 The date for celebrating the feast of the Ascension of the Lord is optional in this country. The decision is made […]
There seems to be a general consensus in our culture today that those who lose a loved one must spring back into normal life activities directly after the funeral service. […]
Mother’s Day I am writing this column on Mother’s Day, having returned from a Confirmation Mass at St. Michael Church in Plymouth. It is a sunny, yet chilly day. Happy […]
By John Thavis ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO PORTUGAL (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI said the priestly sex abuse scandal is a “terrifying” crisis that comes from inside the Church […]
