Diocese
Deacon Ranaghan retires from active ministry
Deacon Kevin Ranaghan, one of the first permanent deacons in the modern history of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, delivered his last homily at St. Bavo Parish, Mishawaka, April […]
Diocese
Faith fortifies Rwandan refugee community
Twenty-fifth anniversary of genocide approaches On April 7, 1994, Rwanda’s Hutu militia began systematically slaughtering members of the Tutsi tribe. Three months later, over a million Rwandans, mostly Tutsis, were […]
Local
Marian High School patroness inspires inclusivity
When he named Our Lady of Lourdes the patroness of Marian High School in Mishawaka, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gave wings to Annie Ganser’s longtime dream. The chairman of Marian’s […]
Diocese
‘Burger King Coupon Book’ money turns to tech for Catholic schools
Anyone who has purchased a You Can Lend a Hand coupon book from a local Catholic school student snared some deals on Burger King burgers, fine dining at Chili’s and […]
Diocese
Called to be a voice for the vulnerable
National march operations directed by St. Bavo alumna “My inspiration for working with the March for Life has its roots in my life-affirming family of origin,” said Andrea DeLee, director […]
Diocese
Fifty years of joyful service
After her freshman year of high school at St. Augustine in Chicago, the teaching sisters of the school invited Marie Heppeler and some friends to work in a migrant camp […]
Special
Katie Shaw: ‘I’ve made the world a better place’
Down syndrome adult, advocate highlight the joy in every life “I have a busy life — just like most of you,” said Katie Shaw, speaking to nearly 1,000 people at […]
Schools
Christ the King student is Riley Champion
Eighth-grade student Connor Schuelke doesn’t see himself as a hero. An A student at Christ the King School, South Bend, he has favorite teachers, but not a favorite subject. He […]
Diocese
Grant to help parish connect with millennials
St. Monica Parish, Mishawaka, is already a vibrant community for members of all ages. But, spurred by a grant from Saint Meinrad Seminary & School of Theology, the parish is taking […]
Special
Woo helps move Church into the energy future
Shortly after Carolyn Woo, Ph.D, retired as president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services in 2016, she began working on a major project that utilized her many talents, contacts and […]
Diocese
Bishop confirms over 100 adults in Fort Wayne, South Bend
“When they are anointed with chrism in Confirmation, they will be drawn more deeply into God’s life and love, into the life and love of the Father, the Son and […]
Parish
Latin Mass appeals to young and old
“Come and see,” invites Msgr. John Fritz, FSSP, pastor of St. Stanislaus, Bishop and Martyr Parish, South Bend, a personal parish where the traditional Latin Mass is still celebrated. “Come […]