Bishop
Road to Saintly Mass Begins at Home, in Classroom
Becoming a saint takes work. Fourth-grade students at St. Jude School in Fort Wayne work both in the classroom and at home to become Peter, Joan of Arc, or Elizabeth […]
Local
Poland Pilgrimage an Opportunity for Growth in Love of Eucharist, Saints
Next May, Father Bob Garrow will walk in the footsteps of saints. He, along with some of his parishioners at St. Stanislaus Kostka in New Carlisle, are preparing to step […]
Bishop
‘Flourishing’ Auburn Parish Celebrates 150 Years
The first Mass celebrated in Auburn took place in the home of Engelbert Ashley in 1871. Visiting priest Father August Young celebrated Mass for the fledgling Catholic congregation of around […]
Diocese
Miracles Proof of God’s Existence, Eucharistic Presence
Miracle 1: The Veronica Veil, Manopello Twenty-nine travel-weary pilgrims, after hours on a 787 and even more hours on a tour bus, arrive at their destination of Manoppello, located in […]
Diocese
Anderson, Langenbrunner to ‘Get to Work in God’s Field’
Hundreds filled the nave of St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, beneath Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Altar of the Chair, one of the dominant features of the basilica, on Sept. 29. Here, […]
Diocese
The Conclusion and New Beginning of a Love Story
After years of heartache and separation, Emmon and Monique Schmucker finally professed their wedding vows in the Catholic Church at St. John the Evangelist in Goshen on Sept. 17, completing […]
Diocese
Care of Sick, Dying a Loving Ministry of the Church
Jesus understood suffering. He understood death; He even cried when His friend Lazarus died. Like all of humanity, He knew that He too, would die. He faced His own suffering […]
Diocese
A ‘New Life of Ordained Ministry’ Awaits Langenbrunner
“Here is my future; I’m giving it to You completely.” Zane Langenbrunner spoke this prayer before the Blessed Sacrament when his life plans came crashing down on him in the […]
Diocese
Sacred Heart Marks 75 Years in Southeast Fort Wayne
In the wake of World War II, cities and towns throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend saw a tremendously rapid growth, which reflected in the demographics of Catholics and […]
Diocese
Twin Vocations: ‘We’re Each Individuals for a Reason’
Johnathan and Michael Hickey share a great many things – hobbies and interests, musicality, their love of Corgis – even the same face. Not surprising, as they are identical twins. […]
Diocese
Unashamed: Mental Health Professionals Bring Awareness to Mental Illness Crisis
Mental illness. Few want to talk about it. To do so is uncomfortable, distressing. But these are conversations that need to take place. With mental illness on the rise throughout […]
Bishop
Transforming Lives, Transforming the Campus at Saint Francis’ Opening Mass
A new school year provides a new opportunity to expand one’s horizons intellectually, physically, and spiritually. At the Founder’s Day Mass at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne […]