Diocese
Poor Brothers of St. Francis to end community in diocese
On Wednesday, May 13th, the Feast of our Lady of Fatima, the Poor Brothers of St. Francis will end living as a Franciscan community in our diocese. The beloved Brothers […]
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Obituaries
Rest in Peace: May 10, 2020
Auburn Margaret A. Ellert, 88, Immaculate Conception Decatur Norma C. Elzey, 93, St. Mary of the Assumption David E. Tester, 68, St. Mary of the Assumption Fort Wayne Grace Gardt, […]
Diocese
Catholic Charities: providing positive role models for at-risk youth
For 12-year-old Kallie, Catholic Charities’ National Mentoring Program has been like a window opening to new possibilities. “I have someone to talk to,” the DeKalb County girl said of her […]
Diocese
Teacher’s confirmation lets her lead the way for students
Even in the midst of hardship, God can work to bring abundant goodness. This was the case for Emily Didrick, whose life was in a difficult moment when, she feels, […]
Bishop
Bishops say Our Lady of America apparitions were not supernatural
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, and five other bishops have concluded that alleged apparitions of Our Lady of America — said to have […]
Bishop
Public liturgies to resume with restrictions for safety
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This past Friday, Governor Holcomb issued his “Back on Track” Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana. This roadmap is designed to safely open Indiana’s economy, […]
Diocese
God bless our holy mothers
‘She truly desired the faith’ My mother converted to Catholicism before she married my dad. The significance of her conversion did not sink in until I got older and […]
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 […]
Diocese
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 […]
Bishop
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 […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: May 3, 2020
Arcola Norman Burkett, 64, St. Patrick Fort Wayne Elfreda Anderson, 88, St. Patrick Beatrice Markley, 81, St. Vincent de Paul Phyllis Reed, 95, St. Vincent de Paul Granger Dawn Rojics, […]
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, […]