Deb Wagner

Freelance Writer

Deb Wagner began writing for Today's Catholic in 2004. She enjoys writing about current events in the diocese because what she learns in reporting on the events enriches her own faith. Her passion for writing began in middle school, when she turned a simple writing assignment aimed toward personal goals into a testament of her faith. More recently, she has had articles related to the use and benefit of service dogs in gaining or maintaining independence published in books and magazines. Deb has a wonderful message to share with professionals on topics such as: “Communication is Doggone Easy;” “Cerebral Palsy + Service Dog = Perfect Partnership;” “Overcoming Childhood Bullying;” “Being Different Is Not Easy — But Friends Are A Choice;” “Recognizing Change Is Possible;” and “Living With Hope.” With a master's degree in counseling psychology, she has been blessed with gainful employment in corporate marketing for decades.

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Women’s Care Centers support expectant mothers, give hope for the future

The Women’s Care Center was established in 1984 to support women with unexpected pregnancies who wanted to explore their options and become better mothers. The hope is that women will […]

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Bishop blesses narthex, baptismal font at St. Charles Borromeo Church

FORT WAYNE — Hundreds met on the last day of the Christmas season as Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the new narthex at St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne. […]

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Sankofa 2015 celebrates ‘Black Souls Matter’

Click here for more photos FORT WAYNE — Over 50 people from around the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and beyond gathered at celebrate Black Catholic faith and culture at […]

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Mass for persons with disabilities celebrated at St. Jude Church

FORT WAYNE — “We gather here this afternoon in faith and mutual love to celebrate the gifts of our brothers and sisters with disabilities,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades said in […]

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Annual Disabilities Retreat honors ‘God’s Good Earth’

FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent de Paul hosted its seventh annual retreat for people with disabilities on April 13 at the St. Vincent de Paul Spiritual Center in Fort Wayne […]

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Inclusion: Lives changed by gifts exchanged

FORT WAYNE — The “Community of Christ” at St. Vincent de Paul School has been living the words of St. Francis of Assisi, “For it is in giving that we […]

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Catholics applaud Fortnight for Freedom event

  FORT WAYNE — Catholics from Fort Wayne and the surrounding area gathered at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Saturday, June 30, for a special Mass acknowledging the […]

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IPFW Students for Life speaks pro-life message locally and beyond

FORT WAYNE — Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne (IPFW) Students for Life is rallying for life. The pro-life group on the IPFW campus welcomes new students and wants to […]

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Catechumens and candidates gather with bishop at cathedral

More photos from the rite of election can be found here. FORT WAYNE— The Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call of Candidates to Continuing Conversion were celebrated at […]

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Luers grad takes perpetual vows with Marianists

ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Brother Bob Jones, a 1994 graduate of Bishop Luers High School, and graduate of the University of Dayton, will be making his perpetual vows as a […]

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Learning how Jesus loves us

Bishop Rhoades celebrates Palm Sunday at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception FORT WAYNE — “In the account of our Lord’s Passion and Death, we learn how Jesus has loved us,” […]

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Catholic-Lutheran Advent Vesper Service at St. Peter’s

FORT WAYNE — The Lutheran-Catholic Dialogue Committee sponsored the eighth annual Catholic-Lutheran Advent Vesper Service of Light held this year at St. Peter Catholic Church on Nov. 19, the first […]