Diocese
Cleaning for Christ and congregation
They go about their work efficiently and without a lot of fanfare. In fact, many parishioners likely take what they do for granted. But it’s the deep faith of those […]
Diocese
Liturgical musicians train to lead others into worship
Spanish-speaking musicians and choir members from around the diocese gathered at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen Saturday, June 15, for a daylong workshop taught by Oregon Catholic Press […]
Bishop
Pastoral visit coincides with patroness’ feast day
There were multiple reasons to celebrate as Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited Marian High School in Mishawaka on Monday. His visit coincided with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, […]
Local
Haiti parish in need of support from ‘twin’ parish
Two hours from Florida by plane. Sometimes the country of Haiti seems far away, but it’s actually a neighbor — a neighbor in desperate need of help, creating an opportunity […]
Schools
Marian Knights hit the streets for service day
Students at Marian High School, Mishawaka, couldn’t be found in their classrooms on Oct. 17 because instead of opening their books, they were learning about serving the way Christ calls […]
Schools
St. John the Evangelist School celebrates 150th anniversary
Click here for more photos by Peter Ringenberg Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades joined the students and staff of St. John the Evangelist School, and St. John the Evangelist parishioners, at […]
Parish
St. Vincent de Paul celebrates 150 years as an ‘immigrant church’
Click here for more photos from the event. St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Elkhart celebrated its sesquicentennial of serving the faithful in Elkhart on Sunday, Sept. 30, with a […]
Bishop
New Blessed Sacrament Church dedicated in Albion
Click here for more photos from the event. The recently refinished wood was gleaming, the smell of new paint lingered, and the mood was one of celebration and anticipation as […]
Bishop
Landmark diaconate ordination for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Click here for the deacon appointments. History was made in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend on Saturday, June 23, with the ordination of 11 Hispanic deacons at St. Matthew […]
Diocese
Father Robert Van Kempen celebrates 25 years as priest
Sometimes a person knows early in life what their vocation is. That was the case for Father Robert Van Kempen. Father Bob, as he is known, said it was probably […]
Bishop
V Encuentro representatives refine priorities at Region 7 gathering
Having their voices heard was a common motivation cited by attendees of the Episcopal Region 7 V Encuentro gathering June 8-10 at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend. The gathering […]