Bishop
Lighting the way to salvation
As November came to an end, loved ones and all the faithful departed were remembered as prayers rose that perpetual light would shine upon them. To celebrate the deceased, the […]
Bishop
All Souls Day — Praying for the faithful departed
In the month of November, the saints, loved ones and all the faithful departed are remembered. Prayers are said for the souls in purgatory, that they may be purified of […]
Bishop
Health care workers pray for colleagues, patients
Health care workers have been a main line of defense these many months during the unrelenting pandemic. They have given themselves with love and compassion and, like Jesus, have worked […]
Diocese
Back to school — Reuniting college students with Christ
Entering college can be an exciting and scary time. It’s a whole new world of possibilities and temptations, trials and tribulations. It’s easy to stray from the path of faith […]
Local
Thirty-nine years of faith-filled education: Karen Lohmuller
For almost four decades, Most Precious Blood School in Fort Wayne has had the joy of having Karen Lohmuller as part of its teaching staff. Her contributions to the student […]
Local
Bringing the community back together with music
As the weather changes and the pandemic eases, it has brought a breath of fresh air and new beginnings. Many gatherings were put on hold to keep everyone safe and […]
Diocese
Make time for the Lord during Lent
The Lenten season is a time of fasting and almsgiving in repentance and preparation for the resurrection of Christ on Easter Sunday. Most Catholics are asked to fast from eating […]
Diocese
‘We love to be around students’ — Teachers as glad as students to be back at school
Coming back to school in the fall was a dream come true for many teachers across the Fort Wayne – South Bend diocese. Getting back to in-person instruction was something […]
Diocese
Faith and resilience — Mitigation strategies provided framework for fall
The beginning of this school year looked a lot different than in years past. The pandemic made it difficult to return to the classroom, but pastors, administrators and staff were […]
Local
Fellowship, food and praise at Most Precious Blood
Through the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parishes canceled annual events, such as fish fries during Lent and rummage sales and bake sales over the summer. As activities cautiously […]
Diocese
Alpha series – conversations that lead to Christ
Sometimes people struggle with life and the things they have going on around them. Being able to have an open conversation with others, asking and answering questions about everyday life […]
Diocese
Before suspension of Lenten fish fries, fellowship and fun were their primary blessings
Fish fries have traditionally been a way for parishes to raise funds for projects and activities or to help others. During the last several years, however, there seems to have […]