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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‘Do Not Abandon Our Lord … in the Tabernacle!’

Fort Wayne Cathedral Hosts Mass, Veneration of Relics in Honor of St. Manuel González García Throughout the ongoing National Eucharistic Revival, several saints have been highlighted as special patrons who […]

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Eucharist is the Source of Our Strength, Bishop Says at Pilgrimage Mass

“The blessed Eucharist is the food of Christians and the strength of martyrs!” As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage proceeded through Fort Wayne on its way to Indianapolis for the National […]

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Historic Pilgrimage Leaves Lasting Mark Throughout Diocese

Following a wildly successful couple of days on the South Bend side of the diocese in early July – including stops at the University of Notre Dame and parishes in […]

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White Mass Offers Encouragement to Medical Professionals

The Gospel reading on the feast of St. Luke included Jesus’ instructions to His disciples: “Cure the sick … and say to them, ‘the Kingdom of God is at hand […]

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‘Common Table’ Series Begins at USF

As Jesus was gathered with His disciples on the night of the Last Supper, He prayed for unity – that all “would be one as He and the Father are […]

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Holy Cross Brother Embracing His Call to Religious Life

The journey of Holy Cross Brother Jacob Eifrid has been shaped by community life. Born in Fort Wayne, Brother Eifrid was immersed in religious practice and surrounded by loving family […]

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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 […]