Diocese
Great-grandmother’s cause lives on in posterity
More than 45 years ago when abortion was made legal in the U.S., a local woman saw the need to support pregnant women and help protect the lives of unborn […]
Bishop
Twenty deacon candidates installed as acolytes
The smell of incense wafted through the air at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on Sunday, Jan. 16 as 20 men took their final liturgical step […]
Bishop
Five Bishop Luers students confirmed during pastoral visit
As the new year began, so also did the yearly rounds of pastoral visits, as Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades started his annual high school visits at Bishop Luers High School […]
Diocese
‘It’s about God;’ evangelization abounds for layman
Steve Till has often wondered why God allowed him to remain away from the Catholic Church for so long – 40 years, in fact. He stated that: “I come to […]
Diocese
Catholic special education ‘reimagined’
Educating a child is never the work of a single person; parents, teachers, administrators and so many others play a part in the lifelong learning process. Educating special needs children […]
Diocese
Live Nativity scenes reflect the birth of Jesus
Recreating a living Nativity of the Lord became a popular Christmas devotion because of St. Francis of Assisi, who is said to have been one of the first Catholics to […]
Diocese
Diocesan Museum celebrates the Christmas altar
When the Diocesan Museum moved to Cathedral Square in Fort Wayne, the idea was to literally bring it out of the basement and increase awareness of the museum. Kathy Imler, […]
Bishop
Year of St. Joseph closes at namesake parish
The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception marked the close of the Year of St. Joseph, with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrating Mass at St. Joseph Parish in Mishawaka. Father Ken […]
Diocese
Father John Pfister enters eternal rest
After more than 50 years of priesthood in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Father John F. Pfister passed away Monday, Dec. 13, at St. Anne Home in Fort Wayne. […]
Diocese
Artist building a legacy of faith
A dream of living his best life and encouraging others to pursue their dreams brought Troy Ganser to a 25.29 acre piece of land in New Haven, where his imagination runs […]
Diocese
Sensory-friendly Mass promotes inclusion
According to the National Autism Association autism is the fastest-growing developmental disorder, with one in 54 children diagnosed with it. Autism is often accompanied by sensory processing disorder, which can […]
Diocese
A gift beyond all others
There is an almost childlike quality to Patti Hagadorn, the sort that Jesus said is needed to enter the kingdom of heaven. In her mind, there are no strangers, only […]