Diocese
High schools, elementaries collaborate to feed students
While most schools in the U.S. have closed their doors for the remainder of the academic year and transitioned to online learning, some also have looked for a way to […]
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Mary gardens bring peace, comfort and inspire
Update 5/8/2020 to reflect correct spelling of Tutwiler. Flowers are one of the most popular Mother’s Day gifts. And the month of May is the perfect time to honor […]
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Bishop invokes protection of Mary and Joseph at All-Schools Mass
Work, a natural part of everyday life, is not something that is often celebrated. But in 1955, workers received recognition when Pope Pius XII instituted the Memorial of St. Joseph […]
Diocese
Offertories, parish communication set off on new paths during COVID-19
As Catholics in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend enter a seventh week of suspension of public Masses, worshipping from living rooms and home offices is the new normal. Unfortunately, […]
Diocese
Fort Wayne-area Vincentians mobilize network of solutions
FORT WAYNE — The needs of families and the poor during the COVID-19 pandemic are being eased by multiple St. Vincent de Paul Society conferences, parishes and suppliers in the […]
Diocese
Giving God the control — Evaluating priorities as wedding plans change amid pandemic
Wedding dress chosen, venue booked, invitations sent out. All the tiny details were neatly arranged, until COVID-19 unraveled the carefully made plans. Brides and grooms in the Diocese of Fort […]
Diocese
Canceled baby shower garners donations for Women’s Care Center
The intentions were good. The Mom’s Group at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen wanted to host a baby shower in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: April 26, 2020
Annual Women’s Care Center Golf Classic postponed FORT WAYNE — John Tippmann, Sr. and Don McArdle, co-chairmen of the annual Women’s Care Center Golf Outing at Sycamore Hills Golf Club, […]
Diocese
‘God knew I needed this little extra time’
While the customary joy of entrance into full communion with the Church has been postponed for the present time, some candidates have been able to receive this additional period of […]
Diocese
Daughters of Isabella DePaul Circle 434 looking to grow
The Daughters of Isabella group at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Elkhart is called DePaul Circle 434 and was formed over 90 years ago, according to Local Regent Nancy […]
Diocese
Seminarians’ website helps families build domestic church
In the early Church, worship was held in the home. During the Protestant Reformation, when countries like England outlawed Catholicism, devout Catholics had to learn how to maintain their faith […]
Diocese
New ministry allows women to focus on vocational discernment
A new ministry is unfolding in Fort Wayne for women discerning God’s calling for their life: the Franciscan Vocation House. Women between the ages of 18 and 40 who are […]