Bonnie Elberson

Freelance Writer

Bonnie Elberson is a freelance writer, a resident of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. She holds a degree in English literature from the University of Dayton. Before moving to the city, she worked as farm editor of the Defiance Crescent-News in Ohio, and was a Defiance County commissioner. She is currently president of the Covington Pointe Community Association and a member of Pride of Toledo Chorus, Sweet Adelines International.

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Sharing the warmth in northeastern Indiana

AUBURN — Many families will be sharing the warmth this winter as Catholic Charities’ Auburn Community Service Center assists those in need by providing them with new or gently used […]

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Father Mike Depcik ministers to the Deaf community

  DETROIT — “I don’t consider myself disabled,” says Father Michael Depcik, a deaf priest who works for the Archdiocese of Detroit and is responsible for ministry to the deaf […]

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University of Saint Francis marks 125th anniversary with Mass, reception

FORT WAYNE — The University of Saint Francis celebrated its 125th anniversary as an institution of higher learning with a Mass for the solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. […]

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Confirmation rally draws young from across diocese

More photos from the rally can be found here. FORT WAYNE — “Made for Greatness #Sainthood” was the theme for a Confirmation rally that drew middle school students from across […]

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Area Catholic health care professionals gather to hear Matthew Hanley

FORT WAYNE — Health care professionals and members of the Dr. Jerome Lejeune Catholic Medical Guild of Northeast Indiana gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to hear remarks by Matthew Hanley, […]

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St. Francis Xavier Parish thriving after 150 years

For more photos visit the photo gallery. PIERCETON — The members of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Pierceton are unanimous in their love for and praise of the small Catholic […]

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Bishop Rhoades remembers heroes on Holocaust remembrance day

FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was present for the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day held April 28 at the Temple of Congregation Achduth Vesholom, along with Jewish clergy, officials […]

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Immaculate Conception Church is heart of Ege

EGE — Immaculate Conception Church is the physical and spiritual heart of the tiny settlement of Ege in southeastern Noble County. On a clear autumn day its spire rises heavenward, […]

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University of Saint Francis hosts sisters’ 150th jubilee celebration

FORT WAYNE — The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration continued the celebration of their 150th jubilee year on Sunday, Oct. 13, with a Mass and reception at the […]

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White Mass encourages professionals to holiness

  FORT WAYNE — The first White Mass ever to be celebrated in Fort Wayne for those who work in the healing profession drew a large crowd to St. Vincent […]

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150 years of Catholic education at St. Mary’s School celebrated

For more photos of Bishop’s visit click here. AVILLA — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades traveled to the small community of Avilla early Monday morning, Aug. 26, to celebrate Mass with […]

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Bishop Rhoades blesses and dedicates new addition at Immaculate Conception Church

  AUBURN — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades made the short drive north to Immaculate Conception Church in Auburn last Saturday to celebrate the evening Mass with parishioners there and bless […]