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Was the Church right about contraception?
A look at ‘Humanae Vitae’ 50 years later Fourth in a series on the anniversary So far in this series, we have seen how the love-giving and life-giving purposes of […]
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Diocese
Parochial vicar at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception celebrates 25th jubilee
Father Silvino Ndayambaje, parochial vicar at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, is celebrating the silver jubilee of his priesthood. He was born and raised in Uganda, […]
Diocese
Father Robert Van Kempen celebrates 25 years as priest
Sometimes a person knows early in life what their vocation is. That was the case for Father Robert Van Kempen. Father Bob, as he is known, said it was probably […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: June 24, 2018
Program to save marriages slated for Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS — There are ways that couples can help their marriage. If one or both partners feel alone, frustrated or angry, if they […]
Special
Woo helps move Church into the energy future
Shortly after Carolyn Woo, Ph.D, retired as president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services in 2016, she began working on a major project that utilized her many talents, contacts and […]
Diocese
A priest for a quarter century: Father Tyrell Alles, OSB
Father Tyrell Alles, OSB, was born and raised in Sri Lanka, where his parents still reside. He is the oldest sibling to a brother and sister. He said he heard […]
Diocese
50 years of priesthood
Father Barry England: A life of gratitude and generosity “Priesthood is a gift,” said Father Barry C. England, who celebrates his 50th jubilee of priestly ordination this summer. Indeed, when […]
Bishop
Bishop Rhoades weekly schedule
Sunday, June 24: 11 a.m. — Mass, Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Monday, June 25: 6:30 p.m. — Diocesan Heritage Pilgrimage Meeting, Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, Fort Wayne Tuesday, June 26: 11:30 […]
Diocese
Religious freedom in US, world, focus of June 22-29 observance
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Church’s 2018 religious freedom observance begins June 22, the feast of two English martyrs who fought religious persecution — Sts. John Fisher and St. […]
Diocese
Books on saints, secrets, Mary for children’s summer reading
By Regina Lordan YARDLEY, Pa. (CNS) — The following books are suitable for summer reading: “The Miracle of the Bread, the Fish and the Boy” by Anthony DeStefano, illustrated by Richard […]
Diocese
Eleven to be ordained to the diaconate
Eleven men of Hispanic ethnicity will be ordained to the diaconate at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at 11 a.m., June 23, at St. Matthew Cathedral, […]
Schools
Felician sisters say they will miss St. Adalbert Parish
Mexican pierogis — products of an adapted Polish dumpling recipe — are just one sample of the connections of faith and culture made by the Felician sisters who have been […]