Christopher Lushis

Freelance Writer

Christopher Lushis is a freelance writer and photographer from Bethlehem, Pa. He is a graduate of both Holy Cross College and the University of Notre Dame, where he studied psychology and theology. He primarily covers news and events in the South Bend/Notre Dame area of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in Indiana.

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Couples Mark Special Jubilee Anniversaries

With joyful enthusiasm, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated a special Wedding Anniversary Mass honoring dozens of married couples at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on Sunday, […]

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New Altar at Oratory of the Holy Family Dedicated

Last summer, Bishop Rhoades visited the Our Lady, Patroness of America Center in Rome City, with the hope to dedicate a new altar for the celebration of Holy Mass. While […]

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Trees that Died are Made New Again Outside the Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene

When visitors enter the Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene in Fort Wayne, among the many beautiful and striking sights before them, they will see engraved beneath the Cross of Christ, […]

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The Eucharist Is the Reason; Celebrating as a Community on Corpus Christi

“The Eucharist is the reason!” In celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Father Andrew Budzinski, Pastor of St. John the Baptist in Fort Wayne, reiterated the importance of the […]

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Pursuit of Cause for Beatification for Holy Cross Brother Columba O’Neill Continues

Nearly one year ago, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend announced that the formal process for sainthood had been opened for Holy Cross Brother Columba O’Neill, a humble cobbler who […]

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St. Vincent de Paul Principal Brings Joy and School Celebration to Students in Unique Ways

Zachary Coyle, Principal of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic School in Fort Wayne, enjoys finding tangible and creative opportunities for his students. Since arriving as Principal at St. Vincent’s in […]

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The Tradition of Rose Petals from On High Continues at St. John the Baptist in Fort Wayne

On the first Pentecost, as the apostles were gathered together in prayer, the Holy Spirit came upon them with unexpected power, filling them with new joy and strength. This initial […]

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The Crucifix is Center of Dwenger Baccalaureate Mass

Addressing the 2023 graduates of Bishop Dwenger High School, Bishop Kevin Rhoades laid before them the path of the Cross and the opportunity to walk this path of life and […]

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Holy Cross College Graduates told to ‘Put Out into the Deep’ 

“Put out into the deep!” These words from Bishop Rhoades to the graduating class at Holy Cross College, echoing Jesus’ invitation to St. Peter, reminded of the importance to courageously […]

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Faithful Gather to Honor Blessed Mother and All Mothers at Catholic Cemetery

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s first apparition at Fatima, Portugal, occurred on May 13, 1917. On this day, the Mother of God appeared to three shepherd children, imploring them to love […]

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Robert P. George Presented with Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal

Each year, the University of Notre Dame’s de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture bestows the Evangelium Vitae Medal upon an individual renowned for proclaiming the Gospel of Life through […]

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Catholics Must Live with Eucharistic Coherence Says Holy Cross Speaker Bishop Thomas Paprocki

The National Eucharistic Revival aims to ensure Catholics are properly formed in the Church’s authentic teachings on Holy Communion and open to allowing this divine mystery to transcend their lives […]