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Podcast: June 20, 2010

Pope Benedict XVI closed out the Year for Priests on June 11 and remarked that the clerical sex abuse scandal was a summons to purification in the Church. Deacon Andrew […]

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Andrew Budzinski to be ordained to priesthood June 26

By Kay Cozad SOUTH BEND — Deacon Andrew Budzinski will soon see the fruits of his labor when on June 26 he will be ordained into the holy Priesthood of […]

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Vince Wirtner ordained as Precious Blood priest

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne native Vincent Wirtner III was ordained as a Precious Blood priest by Society of the Precious Blood Bishop Joseph Charron, retired bishop […]

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Dwenger Saints crowned softball state champs

By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — In his early duties as the new principal at Bishop Dwenger High School, Jason Schiffli prepared powerful, celebratory remarks to sendoff the Lady Saints […]

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Queen of Angels’ students assist Franciscan Brothers

FORT WAYNE — “Catholic Schools Celebrate Service” was the theme in all Catholic schools during the 2008-2009 school year. In light of this theme, Principal Marsha Jordan and her staff […]

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Students of Mandarin Chinese perform at St. Michael School

By Ida Chipman PLYMOUTH — Traditionally, on the last day before summer vacation at St. Michael School in Plymouth, the students put on a talent show for friends and parents. […]

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Boston College law dean new president of Catholic University of America

By Felix Rivera and Chaz Muth WASHINGTON (CNS) — Officials at The Catholic University of America in Washington announced June 15 that John H. Garvey, dean of the Boston College […]

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CCHD provides additional $300,000 to aid Gulf Coast oil spill victim

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) — Parishes and community organizations assisting people affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will receive up to $300,000 from the Catholic Campaign for Human […]

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Eucharist gives believers strength 'to love one another,' cardinal says

By Gretchen Keiser COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (CNS) — Jesus’ commandment to his followers to love one another as he loves them might be daunting, but he gave believers the gift […]

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Being a dad is not for chickens

Recently, I joined a Dads’ group at my parish, St. Aloysius. After attending three meetings, I have to say it’s been a good thing. At the first meeting, we listened […]

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St. Paul escapes stoning at Iconium

Where is Iconium where St. Paul and St. Barnabas were almost killed? The city of Iconium is in central Turkey or ancient Asia Minor. Today it is called Konya and it is […]

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Our eternal Father forgives and provides

12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 9:18-24 This is Father’s Day in the United States, first envisioned by a woman attending services at an Episcopalian church in 1909 in Spokane, […]