Diocese
First-class Fatima relics visit high schools
At the encouragement of the Vatican, Fatima Family Apostolate was founded by the late Father Robert J. Fox. Prior to his death, Father Fox chose John C. Preiss to carry […]
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Diocese
The lies of unplanned pregnancies
By Caty Burke The words from the book of Jeremiah are familiar; they are printed on planners for new college graduates and scripted across greeting cards sent to friends going […]
Bishop
Blessing offered for renovated USF science complex
FORT WAYNE — The renovated portion of Achatz Hall of Science and John and Toni Murray Research Center was blessed and dedicated in a grand opening ceremony Wednesday, Oct. 2, […]
Diocese
Giving men the tools to find freedom in Christ
Support group. The phrase prompts images of grim faces, stuffy and dimly lit rooms, hopelessness, grief and stale coffee. Men who are led to the St. Augustine Men’s Group, however, […]
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Aging with God’s grace: not just for saints
Faith leads to acceptance Getting older, feeling one’s bones creak and realize that a once-sharp memory is fading can be a difficult transition for anyone — female, male, lay or […]
Bishop
Masses celebrated with legal communities
On the feast of St. Jerome, translator of the Bible into Latin, members of the Society of St. Thomas More and others practicing within legal community near South Bend gathered […]
Bishop
Moral wisdom and transforming obstacles
Federal Judge Amy Coney Barrett urged lawyers to view obstacles as opportunities during a speech following a Red Mass celebrated Oct. 1 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in […]
Diocese
Called to evangelize: directors of religious education
“Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations…teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you….” (Mt 28:19) A director of religious education is first and foremost a catechist, […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: October 6, 2019
Decatur Lisa A. Bills, 41, St. Mary of the Assumption Richard E. Braun, 90, St. Mary of the Assumption Mishawaka Joseph Maguire, 93, Queen of Peace South Bend Dorothy Sommer, […]
Bishop
Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, October 6: 3 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Patrick Church, Fort Wayne Monday, October 7: 10 a.m. — Meeting of the Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, Fort Wayne Monday, October […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: October 6, 2019
Sisters to host ‘Grieving and the Holidays’ SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS — Persons of all faith traditions are invited to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the upcoming retreat […]
Diocese
Catholic partnership creates healthier communities
FORT WAYNE – With financial support from the St. Joseph Community Health Foundation, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend brings lifesaving health care assistance to the Hispanic […]