Samantha Rohloff

Journalist

A cradle Catholic, Samantha has been writing and photographing for Today's Catholic since 2019. She has continuously attributed her talents and creativity to her faith. She asked many questions and created many stories as a child, and after frequently getting lost in what her parents called her “What-If World,” she has taken her imagination and charism of writing to another level, as she can be found not only writing and editing for Today’s Catholic but also writing fiction and poems in her free time. She is a happy parishioner of St. Vincent de Paul in Fort Wayne.

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Students, teachers celebrate St. Joseph for feast day

March 19 is the Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In honor of their school’s patron, kindergarten through fifth-grade students at St. Joseph School in Garrett […]

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Schools use CRS Rice Bowls to join in aiding millions

Lent began a little later by the calendar date, but the penitential season still provides opportunities to make sacrifices. The nostalgia of the small, foldable paper boxes that rest on […]

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‘I feel like I’m home:’ candidate professes joy at conversion

Born in Valparaiso but now living in North Manchester, Julie Potter from St. Bernard Parish in Wabash will enter into the fullness of the Catholic Church this Easter season. Potter […]

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Faith planted in fertile soil for candidates, catechumens

At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on Sunday, March 6, catechumens and candidates joined together in the presence of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to publicly proclaim […]

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Ite ad Joseph: St. André Bessette’s call

The Solemnity of St. Joseph takes place on March 19. The saint’s role as historical figure and cornerstone to the Christian religion – and more importantly as earthly father to […]

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Daniel Jenky of Peoria, Illinois celebrates 20 years as bishop

Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, of the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, celebrated 20 years as bishop last month. On February 12, 2002, he was appointed as Peoria’s eighth bishop by […]

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Catechumens and candidates profess eagerness to receive graces of the Catholic Church

Many current and prospective members of the Catholic Church were brought together under one roof on Sunday, Feb. 27, in South Bend for the Rite of Election and Call to […]

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Bishop upholds importance of Eucharist to young adults

On the second night of the 2022 Theology on Tap winter series, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was invited to speak to young adults about the real presence of Jesus Christ […]

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Theology on Tap series promotes gratitude in young adults

The main message and recurring metaphor for the first Theology on Tap session of the winter series at the University of Saint Francis Historic Woman’s Club in Fort Wayne focused […]

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Advent in six words: What will this season bring us?

The celebration of Advent can sometimes fade away if the true reason behind this season is forgotten or if people speed their way through it, looking forward to other events […]

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Come home: The Light Is On For You

Virtual interactions have become a regularity, and some Catholics are struggling to keep themselves afloat in a world where people seem so disconnected because of social distancing.  Community is a […]

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Expressing love for the Eucharist

Let’s face it. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected not only the physical, mental and emotional health of everyone in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, it has deeply affected their […]