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Firing Squad as New Execution Method Draws Concerns

The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is speaking out against legislation that aims to introduce death by firing squad as a new method of capital punishment in the state. With the […]

Documenting ‘the Miracle Man’ of Notre Dame

The cause for sainthood for Holy Cross Brother Columba O’Neill is the result of years of research, interviews, and study by Holy Cross Brother Philip Smith, the archivist for the […]

‘Reborn as Sons and Daughters of God’

The Cathedral of St. Matthew in South Bend concluded the Christmas season with a special Mass and visit by Bishop Rhoades to mark the feast of the Baptism of the […]

Bishop: Christian Unity ‘Is a Divine Mandate’

Before the sun had risen over Fort Wayne on the morning of Wednesday, January 7, dozens of Christians of various denominations gathered on the city’s north side to worship together […]

Rest in Peace: January 11, 2026

Fort Wayne Ola Irby, 82, St. Peter Huntington William F. Christman, 98, SS. Peter and Paul Mishawaka Sharon Marie Dewey, 83, St. Bavo Ray E. Staples Sr., 84, St. Bavo […]

Sister Joan Fisher of the Poor Handmaids Dies at Age 95

Sister Joan Kathleen Fisher (formerly Sister Colette) of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ entered the final stage of her life’s journey on earth and passed away at Catherine’s Cottage […]

Local Deacon Chants Gospel on Epiphany at St. Peter’s

Deacon Patrick Ernst, a seminarian of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend who is studying at the Pontifical North American College in Rome, was chosen to chant the Gospel reading […]

Diocesan Pilgrims Relish Experiences at SEEK Conference

Dozens of young adults from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend were assured of God’s love – and encouraged to respond to His call in their lives – during the […]

Bishop Luers Students Share Musical Talents

Bishop Luers High School sophomores Alejandro Palma and Ethan Roebel are living witnesses to their school and parish community through their generous service, creativity, and leadership. Both students are active members of […]

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Marian Protects Teens from Overuse of Screens

Screens are everywhere. We see them in our homes, schools, workplaces, restaurants, grocery stores, and more. Although technology is important for growth as a society, it can have many negative […]

Diocese

ND Receives $50 Million Grant to Explore AI Ethics

The University of Notre Dame has been awarded a $50.8 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support the DELTA Network: Faith-Based Ethical Formation for a World of Powerful AI. […]

Diocese

30 Years of Serving God and Neighbor

Meg Distler has a heart for service, and for more than 30 years, she served the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ and the community as executive director of the St. […]