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Bishop Dwenger launches capital campaign

FORT WAYNE — As Bishop Dwenger High School in Fort Wayne celebrates its 50th year, the administration announced the Golden Traditions Capital Campaign to raise $7.25 million for improvements to […]

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A pastoral statement of the Catholic Bishops of Indiana

Marriage as covenant between one man and one woman  

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Angola parish captures the social service aspect of ARISE

ANGOLA — Teens, adults and families from St. Anthony of Padua Church in Angola came together during Season 3 of ARISE Together in Christ, forming 18 faith-sharing groups with over […]

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Notre Dame sues for relief from federal mandate

NOTRE DAME — The University of Notre Dame on Dec. 3 re-filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana for relief from a mandate by […]

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Food Pantry needs grow

By Karen Clifford Click here for the Catholic Charities Christmas Message SOUTH BEND — It has been a decade since Catholic Charities began offering emergency food assistance to a few […]

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Diocese surveying Catholics on beliefs, practices for synod

MISHAWAKA — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will be conducting a 20 question online survey of Catholics through Dec. 16 This survey is part of a questionnaire sent to […]

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Celebrating the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12

Celebrations of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Dec. 12 at various parishes around the diocese this year will enlighten the hearts and minds of the historical event that took place […]

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Immaculate Conception Church is heart of Ege

EGE — Immaculate Conception Church is the physical and spiritual heart of the tiny settlement of Ege in southeastern Noble County. On a clear autumn day its spire rises heavenward, […]

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Father Danney Pinto celebrates 50th jubilee as priest

CHURUBUSCO — Father Danney Pinto is celebrating 50 years of Priesthood this year, recalling the ministry that has taken him across the globe to serve God’s people. The nimble 75 […]

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Notre Dame, on religious liberty grounds, sues for relief from federal mandate

By Paul Browne NOTRE DAME — The University of Notre Dame on Dec. 3 re-filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana for relief from […]

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Women’s dignity and vocation class bonds Dwenger students

By Ann Carey FORT WAYNE — A new theology class at Bishop Dwenger High School is drawing rave reviews from students, parents and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. And the veteran […]

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Conference illuminates encountering God in the person of the poor

By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — Charity as a sacramental action was the subject of a Nov. 14-15 conference at the University of Notre Dame entitled “Blessed are the Merciful: […]