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Museum highlights Bishop John M. D’Arcy mementos

A Swiss guard figurine, prestigious awards and papal gifts offer a silent but reflective look at the varied life the eighth bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend just six months after he […]

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More information on Cursillo events

SOUTH BEND — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will attend the Cursillo picnic at St. Patrick Park on Aug. 24. The 4 p.m. Mass celebrant will be Holy Cross Father Jack […]

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Young adults find sense of community through ARISE

FORT WAYNE — Young adults across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend have found a welcoming and engaging environment with the ARISE Together In Christ experience. Soon, across the diocese […]

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‘Nothing is too good for the glory of God’

Rich 125-year history of Basilica of the Sacred Heart celebrated By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — On Aug. 15, 1888, dignitaries from all over the country gathered at the University of […]

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Theology on Tap: Bishop Rhoades speaks on same-sex marriage

Click here to listen to the talk. Speech of Bishop Rhoades on same-sex marriage and relationships I have been asked to speak tonight about so-called same-sex marriage as well as […]

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Celebrating our deacons

By Trish Linner SOUTH BEND — With over 100 family, friends and faithful in attendance, the deacons of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend were honored with an anniversary […]

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U.S. scientist who studied Shroud of Turin to speak at St. Anthony, Angola

ANGOLA — J. Dee German, a member of the U. S. scientific team that travelled to Turin in 1978 to perform comprehensive testing of the relic, will speak on the […]

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Father Traub celebrates century mark

FORT WAYNE — Father Robert L. Traub, longtime diocesan priest, will turn 100 years young on Aug. 23. Born in Muncie to Adam and Anna Traub, he is the oldest […]

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Workshop offers tips to engage a new generation of youth

FORT WAYNE — How can parishes engage the millennial generation? Frank Mercadante, the executive director of Cultivation Ministries and author of “Engaging A New Generation,” published by Our Sunday Visitor, […]

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Cursillo transforms lives of Catholics

By Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC SOUTH BEND — Cursillo has transformed the lives of many Catholics and their families. It is an opportunity to get closer to Christ and to […]

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Anniversary celebration held for diocesan deacons

SOUTH BEND — This year the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will honor 10 faith-filled men who are celebrating anniversaries to the diaconate at a celebration Mass to be held […]

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Father Thomas Doriot dies

FORT WAYNE — Father Thomas E. Doriot, a priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, died July 27 in Sacramento, Calif. He was 89. Born in Fort Wayne on […]