Diocese
Parish in Need Grants Awarded to 9 Diocesan Communities
St. Paul wrote in his letter to the Galatians, “While we have the opportunity, let us do good to all, but especially to those who belong to the family […]
Local
Community Spirit Helps St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Thrive
Pope St. John Paul II, paraphrasing St. Augustine, famously said, “We are an Easter people, and Alleluia is our song.” Bishop Rhoades shared in that Easter joy as he […]
Diocese
St. Mary Mother of God in Fort Wayne Hosts Free Tax Help
Filing income taxes can be taxing. Because of that, a group of committed volunteers is making St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church in Fort Wayne one more reason that […]
Bishop
At Mass, Christ Child Society Members Honored for Putting Faith in Action
“Jesus is teaching us that those who have been enkindled with the light of the word of God are to shine forth that light, not hide it,” Bishop Rhoades said […]
Diocese
Auburn Community Gathers for Praise and Worship
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Auburn treated attendees to a joyful interactive praise and worship experience on the evening of Sunday, August 17, led by three groups of local musicians. […]
Bishop
Bishop Marks World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
“I think it’s wonderful that we now have a special day to pray for grandparents and the elderly, whom we honor for their lives of faith, hope, and love,” Bishop […]
Bishop
Bishop: Christ’s Sacred Heart ‘Continues to Beat with Love for Us’
“Every time we look at a statue or picture of the Sacred Heart of Jesus,” Bishop Rhoades said, “we are reminded of how much He loves us.” Each year, June […]
Diocese
Food for Thought: Persisting in Prayer
When my aunt and uncle decided to remodel their home in Tennessee, a kitchen overhaul was part of the changes. With their new appliances came a free KitchenAid pedestal mixer. […]
Diocese
Food for Thought: Christ and the Calming of Our Storms
On my way to the Y recently, I could not help but notice a storm had come to town for spring break. The weather’s trip left a passport stamp of […]
Diocese
Food for Thought: The Simplicity of Sharing
We’ve developed a silly tradition at my house at Thanksgiving since my grandmother passed away. I make a batch of her rice-raisin pudding and give it to my mom, speaking […]
Diocese
Food for Thought: Options for Grace Abound
Cooking can be an enjoyable activity because once you get the basics down you can let your creativity flow. Of course, there is the matter of keeping the kitchen clean […]
Diocese
Food for Thought: Tending to Our Spiritual Gardens
The sun and warmer weather drew my family and me out into the yard to break our winter’s fast of outdoor space management. One person raked leaves, and another brushed […]