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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St. Patrick Parish journey of faith endures through a century and a half

ARCOLA — The tones of “Panis Angelicus” rang out over the congregation of St. Patrick Church as parishioners awaited the appearance of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, celebrant of the anniversary […]

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Bishop Rhoades enjoys St. Jude School hospitality during recent visit

See more photos in the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades continued his tour of diocesan elementary schools Wednesday with a visit to St. Jude School on […]

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Bishop Rhoades visits with many saints at St. Vincent de Paul School

Visit the photo gallery for more photos from the visit. FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited St. Vincent de Paul School recently on All Saints’ Day and, befitting […]

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Warriors for life must be unyielding, uncompromising, says keynote

FORT WAYNE — Tony Perkins, keynote speaker for the 14th annual Allen County Banquet for Life held recently at the Grand Wayne Center, sounded a clarion call for the more […]

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Bishop Rhoades celebrates Mass, visits Queen of Angels School

  For more photos by Joe Romie visit the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was celebrant for an all-school Mass, then visited classrooms at Queen of […]

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Rosina Harber was born with music in her soul

ARCOLA — Rosina Harber has been an organist at St. Patrick Church, Arcola, for more than 60 years and has played for the 7:30 a.m. Sunday Mass as long as […]

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Bishop Rhoades to graduates: ‘Embrace truth, goodness and love’

FORT WAYNE — “Since our life is indeed a pilgrimage, it is important always to keep in mind the destiny of that pilgrimage which gives meaning and purpose to our […]

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Prayerful discussion enjoyed at Diocesan Marriage Conference

FORT WAYNE — Seventy area couples enjoyed a day of reflection, prayer and examination of the state of marriage in general and their own relationship in particular during the Diocesan […]

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Father John Raphael delivers powerful message to pro-life audience

FORT WAYNE — The Scottish Rite Center in downtown Fort Wayne was the site Saturday for the 37th Allen County Right to Life rally and the starting point for the […]

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St. Martin’s Healthcare Clinic serves entire DeKalb County

GARRETT — A true gem in terms of service to the needy in all of DeKalb County lies in the small northeastern Indiana town of Garrett. St. Martin’s Healthcare Clinic, […]

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Award conferred on Bishop John M. D’Arcy at banquet for life

FORT WAYNE — Bishop Emeritus John M. D’Arcy received the coveted Telemachus Award at the 13th annual Banquet for Life held recently at the Grand Wayne Center in downtown Fort […]

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Red Mass draws attorneys, judges and officials

FORT WAYNE — Dozens of area attorneys, judges and elected officials gathered Sunday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne for the annual Red Mass celebrated by […]