Diocese
Mercy of Christ and love of Mary draws crowd to St. Pius X
“What time is it? Now is the time of Mercy!” This was the enthusiastic message of Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, during his weekend retreat at St. Pius X Parish on […]
Local
Mercy and Mary Retreat offers transformative faith opportunity
Where sin abounds, grace abounds all the more. These memorable words from St. Paul’s Letter to the Romans remain equally true in the present day and life of the Church. […]
Diocese
Crucifix brings its holy history to men’s conference
The Rekindle the Fire Diocesan Men’s Conference annually encourages participants to live out their Catholic faith with passion and authenticity. This one-day retreat, which also calls men to a deeper […]
Local
Plan for St. Andrew Church preservation achieved
St. Andrew Church, a historical fixture on Fort Wayne’s east side for over 100 years, has not functioned as a parish church since 2003 and currently stands in need of […]
Diocese
Moments of witness, outreach at March for Life
While many travelers to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., returned home sooner than initially expected due to impending snowfall, numerous pilgrims from the local diocesan and college […]
Diocese
Joy, love consummated in profession of perpetual vows
On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the universal Church celebrated the miracle of Mary’s powerful intercession and triumph over evil effected through her obedient participation in the will […]
Diocese
Solemn high Mass commemorates faithful departed with tradition, mystery
From the early days of Christianity, following the example of Jewish custom, the Church has sought to offer prayers and supplications for its deceased members. As the development of liturgy […]
Diocese
Day of Prayer and Penance unites diocese with the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Throughout the Old Testament, the chosen people of God repeatedly turned away from His love and fell into sin. In order to return to right relationship with the Lord and […]
Local
Father Leonard Banas, CSC, laid to rest
Holy Cross priest Father Leonard N. Banas, the oldest priest still active in ministry at the University of Notre Dame, passed away Aug. 22 at the age of 91. Fondly […]
Bishop
Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ celebrate 150 years of ministry in the US
Among the many religious communities established to help revitalize the Catholic faith in the wake of the French Revolution, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ stand out with particular prominence […]
Schools
Kennedy appointed Saint Joseph High School principal
After months of carefully considering how to best uphold and continue traditions of excellence at Saint Joseph High School, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades chose last week to appoint John M. […]
Schools
Holy Cross graduates sent out to ‘seek … love and serve’
“When God is present in our life and we live in His grace, we experience a certain joy and peace that this world cannot give and cannot be taken away […]