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 […]
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Local Catholic news and marketing: the Secretariat for Communications
FORT WAYNE — The annual collection for the U.S. bishops’ Catholic Communication Campaign is scheduled to take place in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend the weekend of Sept. 13. The […]
Bishop
Priest and deacon appointments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments, effective September 5, 2020: Deacon Geoffrey Mooney, C.S.C., to diaconal ministry at Christ the […]
Diocese
St. Joseph School aims to grow from the ground up
At a time when Catholic schools in the U.S. are suffering the consequences of low enrollment, St. Joseph School in Garrett is a reassuring tale. An outreach program of the […]
Diocese
Avilla school is home for former teacher and principal
This post has been edited to reflect correct last name of Patti Benedict. Sister Theresa Renninger has a response to the myriad and often dramatic complaints of childhood. Three generations […]
Diocese
St. Jude hosts ‘What Jesus Teaches us about Racism’
When St. Jude, Fort Wayne, parishioner Liz Sanders read about Deacon Mel and Annie Tardy and their roles on the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s Black Catholic Advisory Board in […]
Diocese
OSV Institute announces winners of 2020 Innovation Challenge
HUNTINGTON – OSV Institute awarded three $100,000 prizes to Catholic Sprouts, Eden Invitation and Juan Diego Network on Aug. 29 at Demo Day, the culmination of a yearlong international Innovation […]
Diocese
Chef’s mission: ‘all things for the glory of God’
At first glance, the small building sitting on one of Fort Wayne’s out-of-the-way side streets appears a little underwhelming. Those familiar with it know that it’s a great place to […]
Diocese
From the workshop at Nazareth to the new Jerusalem
Especially after 9/11, Daniel Baker wanted to be of service and make a difference in the world. Influenced by the movie “Tears of the Sun,” he enlisted in the U.S. […]
Diocese
Diocese expands virtual programming
Secretariat for Evangelization and Discipleship provides faith formation opportunities online When the COVID-19 pandemic broke across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, diocesan schools, churches and ministries had to make […]
Diocese
Ancilla College to join with Marian University
INDIANAPOLIS — Ancilla College and Marian University jointly announced a collaboration of mission and operations, according to officials from the two institutions on Aug. 28. Marian University President Daniel J. […]
Diocese
Catholic medical personnel fortify themselves with Jesus’ exhortation: ‘Be not afraid’
Throughout the last few months, much of the world has felt captive and isolated amidst an uncertain and unpredictable future. This tumultuous time has deeply impacted the lives of medical […]