Lauren Caggiano

Freelance Writer

A graduate of the University of Dayton, Lauren Caggiano is a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based writer and editor. She believes everyone has a story to tell, and there's an art to uncovering each and every one.

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A consistent commitment to grow in the spiritual life

St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church has experienced significant growth in recent years, in its spiritual life particularly, and the church community is bullish on the future. Located on the […]

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Fort Wayne physician remembered for caring and excellence

  A longtime physician, devout Catholic and dedicated husband and father was honored posthumously with a distinguished lifetime achievement award May 17 at Fort Wayne Country Club. Dr. John Csicsko […]

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A Mother’s Hope to provide refuge for homeless, pregnant women

  A  new nonprofit organization and ministry will help homeless and expectant mothers when they need it the most. A Mother’s Hope was founded by Stasia Roth, executive director, and […]

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At business breakfast, Bishop Rhoades calls for prayer for the persecuted

Listen to Bishop Rhoades talk here. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades addressed a full room at the monthly Catholic Business Network breakfast March 3, held in Cathedral Center at the Cathedral […]

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Father Ron Rieder, Sts. Peter and Paul, retires

Father Ron Rieder of Sts. Peter and Paul Church has retired from parish life after 33 years at the Huntington church. A Capuchin Franciscan, Father Rieder was the longtime pastor […]

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Diocesan Catholic school teachers honored for excellence

Outstanding Catholic schoolteachers on both sides of the diocese were honored at recent luncheons for their dedication to excellence in Catholic education. During the luncheons,  Light of Learning Awards were […]

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Chapel of Saint Francis of Assisi blessed

By Lauren Caggiano  Visit the photo gallery for more from this event. Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne recently completed construction on a new chapel and other improvements, thanks […]

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Retreat invites college students to grow in faith

By Lauren Caggiano Organizers of a nationally known retreat at the University of Saint Francis Sept. 30-Oct. 2 are inviting college-aged youth to grow closer to Christ. Summit Awakening 4: […]

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A legacy of leadership for Big Brothers, Big Sisters

By Lauren Caggiano Some people make it a point to leave the world better than they left it. Such is the case for Tim Wagner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, […]

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College crew unites students of faith

By Lauren Caggiano The weekly College Crew program provides an outlet for diocesan college students to connect and learn about their faith in a casual environment in the summer months. […]

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Local woman heeds pope’s call for ecological education

By Lauren Caggiano A Bishop Luers educator is raising awareness about the benefits and importance of honeybees and honey through educational programming. Megan Ryan, a special-education teacher and environmentalist, has […]

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Traditional chant blends with new technology

By Lauren Caggiano FORT WAYNE — A new project from local artist Fernando Tarango is a marriage of the sacred and traditional with modern recording technology. “Dream Rodeo,” a meditation […]