Local Archive

Jason Evert encourages college students to live courageously, choose purity Default Thumbnail
Local

Jason Evert encourages college students to live courageously, choose purity

By Chris Lushis NOTRE DAME — Jason Evert, an internationally known chastity speaker and author, was welcomed to campus Feb. 12 by more than 300 Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s and […]

Speaker details Pope Francis’ leadership style to make better leaders Default Thumbnail
Local

Speaker details Pope Francis’ leadership style to make better leaders

By Mary Kinder FORT WAYNE— There is no arguing the fact that Pope Francis is a compelling leader, helping to revitalize the Catholic Church in tough times. “Leadership Lessons from […]

Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion celebrated Default Thumbnail
St. Vincent School: Hard work pays dividends in academic excellence Default Thumbnail
Local

St. Vincent School: Hard work pays dividends in academic excellence

By Denise Fedorow For more photos visit the photo gallery. ELKHART — The teachers and students at St. Vincent De Paul School in Elkhart have been working very hard these […]

Marian students encouraged to trust in the healing message of Lourdes Default Thumbnail
Local

Marian students encouraged to trust in the healing message of Lourdes

By Christopher Lushis For more photos visit the photo gallery. MISHAWAKA — “I can’t think of a place I’d rather be today, except Lourdes, than Marian High School!” exclaimed Bishop […]

Seniors trained on the job by Catholic Charities program Default Thumbnail
Local

Seniors trained on the job by Catholic Charities program

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — With the uncertain economic situation in the U.S. many are finding it difficult to find adequate employment, especially those considered to be part of […]

Men of all ages inspired at Rekindle the Fire Conference Default Thumbnail
Local

Men of all ages inspired at Rekindle the Fire Conference

  For more photos visit the photo gallery. By Chris Lushis SOUTH BEND — Nearly 1,000 men from throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and beyond joined together on […]

Spirit of hospitality fills the halls of St. John the Baptist School Default Thumbnail
Local

Spirit of hospitality fills the halls of St. John the Baptist School

By Kay Cozad For more photos visit the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — St. John the Baptist School student body, staff and administrators were honored by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ […]

K.I.S.S. — Keep it simple sinner Default Thumbnail
Local

K.I.S.S. — Keep it simple sinner

By Father James Shafer Growing up in a Catholic home, Lent was one of my favorite Church seasons. It was not because of the “penances” my mother imposed on all of […]

Where will Lent take you this year? Default Thumbnail
Local

Where will Lent take you this year?

By Melissa Wheeler This Lent, Catholic Relief Services (CRS) invites us all to live in solidarity with our poorest and most vulnerable brothers and sisters through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. […]

New Knights of Columbus council at St. Jude Default Thumbnail
Local

New Knights of Columbus council at St. Jude

By Mark Weber FORT WAYNE — Thirty-three Knights of Columbus are charter members of St. Jude Council 16065 pledged to operate under the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. […]

Light of Learning teachers, administrator honored at luncheons Default Thumbnail
Local

Light of Learning teachers, administrator honored at luncheons

By Tim Johnson  FORT WAYNE, SOUTH BEND — Honoring its annual tradition during Catholic Schools Week, Quality Dining, Inc., hosted the Light of Learning Luncheons in Fort Wayne and South […]