Diocese
St. John the Baptist parishioner takes a stand
When Rick Fodrocy’s grandparents were building a house on Lincolnway West, South Bend, where Rick and his wife, Michele, currently live, the founding pastor of nearby St. John the Baptist […]
Diocese
Journey toward being sealed with the Spirit
Is your child an eighth grader preparing to be sealed by the Holy Spirit this school year? Many people are standing by to lend a hand with his or her […]
Parish
Polish immigrants laid foundation of faith at St. Casimir, St. Adalbert
Have you ever walked into a church so beautiful it made your heart soar, inviting you into worship? Children sometimes have that reaction when they crane their necks to take […]
Bishop
Bishop confirms adults at Pentecost, Trinity Sunday vigil Masses
At vigil Masses on June 8 and June 15, 77 adults were “strengthened by the Holy Spirit through the reception of the sacrament of confirmation,” in the words of Bishop […]
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 […]