Diocese
Different men, different talents share same priestly vocation
June 4 will mark a new day for three men: Deacons Mark Hellinger, Brian Isenbarger and LeeAllen Fortin. On that day, they will enter into the joyous life of the […]
Bishop
Five men ordained to life of service
As the Church’s first deacons were appointed to minister to its members in the Acts of the Apostles, so too are modern-day deacons called to serve others. On May 21, […]
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From Greek fraternity to priestly fraternity
There is a saying that every saint has a past, and deacon candidate Jacob Schneider’s past includes his years in a fraternity at the University of Toledo. “I enjoyed all […]
Diocese
Local churches, ministries exemplify pro-life conviction in actions
The idea that those in the pro-life movement are only interested in babies before they are born and care nothing for them afterward is patently false, as evidenced by the […]
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Bishop Luers salutatorian committed to faith, community
The salutatorian for Bishop Luers High School has a deep sense of commitment to her faith and community. With a cumulative GPA of 4.435, Jane Schroeder placed second academically in […]
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Bishop Luers valedictorian leads full life
To say that Bishop Luers High School Valedictorian Teddy McComb leads a busy and full life would be an understatement. During his high school years, McComb has been involved in […]
Diocese
End of Roe in Indiana?
Pro-life advocates across the country wait with bated breath for the Supreme Court to release their decision on the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case in June or […]
Diocese
Motorcycle event supports service, community outreach
Hogs, choppers, supersport motor bikes, or whatever other names they may be called, dozens of these motorcycles filled the parking lot of St. Patrick Church in Arcola on April 30. […]
Diocese
“Your prayers are everything to us” – teen battles aggressive cancer
If there ever was a top ten list of the worst things a parent or child could hear, the word “glioblastoma” would be at the apex of it. It is […]
Diocese
Pysanky egg-making a mother-daughter tradition
During her childhood, Karen Eckrich remembers dying eggs at Easter time, but not in the way that most American children did. “Growing up, we made Ukrainian eggs around Easter most […]
Diocese
A father receives call to the Father’s love
When Steve and Doree Bush, parishioners at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton in Fort Wayne, followed their daughter Jessica into the Catholic Church several years ago, that made three members of […]
Diocese
A Holy Thursday pilgrimage with Jesus
“I remember looking up and seeing the moon – just to the right of the ever-photographical St. Peter’s – and knowing this night was going to be blessed,” Dave Bergeron said […]