Diocese
Cor Jesu ministry connects young adults spiritually, socially
Young people have many options to connect with each other. However, sometimes it’s difficult to meet Catholic young adults who share a deep sense of faith. “I like that this […]
Bishop
Faith guides community service for Red Coat recipients Jaylon Smith, John Tippmann Sr.
They differ in years, backgrounds and career paths. But Jaylon Smith and John Tippmann Sr., inspired by their Christian faith, share a passion for giving back and helping others. That […]
Local
Didier family carrying on parents’ legacy of faith
Jim Didier remembers his father, Marshall, being offered a promotion in the 1950s if he moved from his job as head meat cutter at a grocery in downtown Fort Wayne […]
Diocese
Ministry puts the poor on road to self-sufficiency
Sometimes the difference between self-sufficiency and struggle can be reliable transportation. The founders of AIM Services recognized this reality, and the nonprofit ministry based at St. Mary, Mother of God […]
Diocese
Catholic foundations discuss Catholic social teaching and more during conference
Saying their organizations are “a game-changer,” Sister Carol Keehan, a longtime advocate for health care and those in need, encouraged leaders of Catholic foundations to begin with respecting the dignity […]
Diocese
Diocesan Museum back home on Cathedral Square
History of diocese, Catholic faith to be shared from new location Click here for more photos from the reopened Diocesan Museum. The museum of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend […]
Diocese
Assisi Young Adult Conference will encourage spiritual growth, networking
A Catholic young adult can sometimes feel isolated. Friends may have drifted away from practicing their faith. At Mass, families and older adults may fill the pews. Catholic young adults are […]
Diocese
Volunteers are ‘all in’ to Rekindle the Fire
Volunteer organizers hope months of planning will lead to a great day of spiritual renewal for all attending the Rekindle the Fire Men’s Conference Feb. 16 in South Bend. While […]
Diocese
Consecrated virgin named to BBC 100 Women of 2018 list
Jessica Hayes of Fort Wayne attracted international news coverage when she became a consecrated virgin in August 2015. Hayes’ faith put her back in world news again in late November […]
Diocese
Founders Day ceremony commemorates Knights of Columbus founding in Fort Wayne
Two-thirds of them were first-generation Americans, the sons of men and women who came to the United States as immigrants seeking a better life. They represented a range of professions, […]
Diocese
Medical professionals urged to show Christ’s mercy in their work
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades told health care professionals they are called to be “instruments of God’s healing love” and “witnesses to the sanctity of life” during a White Mass celebrated […]
Diocese
Cremated loved ones laid to rest during committal service
Family members hugged each other, heard words of hope and comfort, and then laid to rest 10 loved ones whose cremated bodies had never been buried. About 30 people gathered […]