Diocese
Fort Wayne-area Vincentians mobilize network of solutions
FORT WAYNE — The needs of families and the poor during the COVID-19 pandemic are being eased by multiple St. Vincent de Paul Society conferences, parishes and suppliers in the […]
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Diocese
Giving God the control — Evaluating priorities as wedding plans change amid pandemic
Wedding dress chosen, venue booked, invitations sent out. All the tiny details were neatly arranged, until COVID-19 unraveled the carefully made plans. Brides and grooms in the Diocese of Fort […]
Diocese
Canceled baby shower garners donations for Women’s Care Center
The intentions were good. The Mom’s Group at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen wanted to host a baby shower in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: April 26, 2020
Decatur James T. McGill, 98, St. Mary of the Assumption Fort Wayne Gerald J. Couture, 87, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Rosemary Haughan, 81, St. Charles Borromeo Dennis H. J. […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: April 26, 2020
Annual Women’s Care Center Golf Classic postponed FORT WAYNE — John Tippmann, Sr. and Don McArdle, co-chairmen of the annual Women’s Care Center Golf Outing at Sycamore Hills Golf Club, […]
Diocese
‘God knew I needed this little extra time’
While the customary joy of entrance into full communion with the Church has been postponed for the present time, some candidates have been able to receive this additional period of […]
Diocese
Daughters of Isabella DePaul Circle 434 looking to grow
The Daughters of Isabella group at St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Elkhart is called DePaul Circle 434 and was formed over 90 years ago, according to Local Regent Nancy […]
Diocese
Seminarians’ website helps families build domestic church
In the early Church, worship was held in the home. During the Protestant Reformation, when countries like England outlawed Catholicism, devout Catholics had to learn how to maintain their faith […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: April 19, 2020
Decatur Max L. Bressler, 76, St. Mary of the Assumption Fort Wayne Clara Bloom, 97, St. Charles Borromeo Gaylord Herb Widner, 67, St. Charles Borromeo New Haven Janice M. Doehrman, […]
Diocese
New ministry allows women to focus on vocational discernment
A new ministry is unfolding in Fort Wayne for women discerning God’s calling for their life: the Franciscan Vocation House. Women between the ages of 18 and 40 who are […]
Local
Catechetical responsibilities increase for parents because of pandemic
Updated April 20, 2020, to correct Sophia’s maiden name. For many families, the concept of a domestic church has taken on new relevance these past few weeks as they adjust […]
Bishop
Alleluia, He is risen!
Catholics across the diocese celebrated Holy Week in a new way. Here are some glimpses of livestream and other Masses that were celebrated during the Triduum. Chrism Mass on Holy […]