Diocese Archive

New stadium, new journey for Bishop Dwenger Saints

Bishop Dwenger High School’s football program marks a milestone Aug. 30: the Saints’ first game in their own stadium. This home game, the second of the 2019-20 season, will be […]

Around the Diocese: August 18, 2019

‘The Worn Out Shoes of Saint Katharina’ DONALDSON — Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center will host a retreat titled “The Worn Out Shoes of Saint Katharina: A transformational symbol for […]

Statement of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on gun violence

The terrible plague of deadly mass shootings in our country calls us, in the words of the U.S. bishops, “to fight this social disease that has infected our nation.” I […]

Apologist roars into diocese to share God’s message

Upon stepping out of Holy Family Parish, South Bend, on Aug. 5, the distant roar of motorcycles was unmistakable. Jeff Cavins, apologist and founding host of the Eternal Word Television […]

Cleaning for Christ and congregation

They go about their work efficiently and without a lot of fanfare. In fact, many parishioners likely take what they do for granted. But it’s the deep faith of those […]

Bishop Rhoades weekly schedule

Sunday, August 18: 12 p.m. — Mass and Blessing of Addition to Parish Education Center, St. Pius X Church, Granger Tuesday, August 20: 8:15 a.m. — Mass and Pastoral Visit, St. Jude […]

Norms offer Communion options for gluten-intolerant Catholics

Lucas Cook was born with food allergies. “I didn’t sleep and I threw up all the time. It was very hard on my mother,” said the 16-year-old from Howe. His […]

Catholic school principals prepare to welcome students

For Indiana children, August is the bittersweet month when the joys of summertime give way to the structured days of classroom education. But reuniting with friends and teachers and experiencing […]

Blessed Solanus Casey feast day observed

St. Felix Catholic Center, Huntington, welcomed people July 30 for a day of reflection and information that commemorate the feast of Blessed Solanus Casey, who lived at the center for […]

Diocesan programs aid effort to reduce infant mortality

Adriana Vazquez was a high school senior when she found out she was pregnant. The Fort Wayne woman didn’t know much about being a mom, but she knew she wanted […]

Around the Diocese: August 4, 2019

President of University of Saint Francis announces retirement FORT WAYNE – The president of the University of Saint Francis, Sister M. Elise Kriss, OSF, announced July 24 she will conclude […]

St. Elizabeth summer reading group digs into Jewish roots

Summertime slows down the adult formation activities at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Fort Wayne; however, parishioners have found faith formation and community in the parish’s summer reading group. Carole Yaney, […]