Diocese
Diocesan organizations celebrate victory for life, look to the future
Friday, June 24, 2022 – a day that will forever be remembered as a triumph for the unborn and for defenders of life. On that day, the Unites States Supreme […]
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Diocese
Postulating the cause for Brother Columba
The cause for Brother Columba O’Neill’s canonization has been formally opened. There are many questions about the man for whom a residence hall for the Holy Cross brothers at the […]
Diocese
Eucharistic Revival momentum continues with upcoming events
The Eucharistic Procession and Festival on June 19 in Warsaw marked the first step in a three-year journey to inspire spiritual growth, encourage Eucharistic Adoration and evangelize throughout the diocese […]
Diocese
Catholic bereavement doula walks with couples through pregnancy loss
When Abigail Jorgensen was growing up, her mother often brought her and her siblings to funerals at their parish. Her mom saw this as an important way to ensure that […]
Diocese
A love decades in the making leads Amish man to the Church
Their love story reads like something found in the pages of a romance novel, perhaps written by Nicholas Sparks. For Emmon and Monique Schmucker, their union is more than a […]
Diocese
‘One goal’ achieved for Saint Joseph lacrosse team
One goal. Ever since last year’s Class 1A State Championship game – a 6-5 defeat to Guerin Catholic – these two words have driven the Saint Joseph boys lacrosse team […]
Diocese
Indians capture first-ever state softball title
Berkley Zache had accomplished quite a bit in her sensational freshman season on the pitcher’s mound. The Saint Joseph softball star had already amassed a 16-1 record as the Indians’ […]
Diocese
Jubilarians celebrated
Meet the Holy Cross Fathers celebrating jubilees from the diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Father Thomas Jones, CSC: A life of service to the diocese Full circle: Father Thomas Zurcher, […]
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Decree of Acceptance of Petition
On October 28, 2021, Brother Philip Smith, the postulator for the cause of canonization for Brother Columba O’Neill, lodged a petition with the diocesan bishop of the Diocese of Fort […]
Diocese
Saint Joseph sisters crowned state doubles champs
When Saint Joseph High School girls tennis coach Bill Mountford made a midseason decision to pair Ashi and Anni Amalnathan together as a doubles team, the sisters didn’t hold back […]
Diocese
Father’s Day given over to spiritual pursuits
While many fathers spend Father’s Day grilling or relaxing, numerous Catholic men from the diocese chose to spend their day in worship of the heavenly Father, pushing strollers or carrying […]
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As friars depart, Angola parish moves from past to future
The Conventual Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Consolation Province have been a part of the St. Anthony of Padua Parish and St. Paul Chapel communities in Angola and Fremont […]