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From Classrooms to Communities
As Catholic Schools Week is celebrated across the Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend, students in Catholic elementary schools are learning an essential lesson that extends far beyond the classroom: faith […]
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Bishop Luers Principal, Students Receive Sacraments
Silence filled the gymnasium as Bishop Rhoades spoke the words over Bishop Luers Principal Seth Coffing: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and […]
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Catholics, Protestants, Orthodox Gather for Ecumenical Prayer Service in Fort Wayne
Despite the freezing temperatures outside, hundreds of Christians of various denominations flocked to St. Jude Catholic Church in Fort Wayne on Sunday, January 18, to participate in an ecumenical prayer […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: January 18, 2026
Fort Wayne Ann Baker, 71, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Theresa A. (Vastano) Huntine, 89, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Nicole Lang, 41; St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Bob Smeltzley, 74, St. Elizabeth […]
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All-American Fencer Driven to Succeed
Saint Joseph High School sophomore Harper Schmitt defines the term “student athlete.” Her dedication to both fencing and academics has led her to excel at both. Schmitt was named a […]
Diocese
‘We Should Strive to Embody the Grace We Have Received’
Diocesan Seminarian Stanley Amuchaka shares the fruits of his time spent at the SEEK Conference At the beginning of the new year, my brother seminarians and I attended the SEEK […]
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Firing Squad as New Execution Method Draws Concerns
The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is speaking out against legislation that aims to introduce death by firing squad as a new method of capital punishment in the state. With the […]
Diocese
Documenting ‘the Miracle Man’ of Notre Dame
The cause for sainthood for Holy Cross Brother Columba O’Neill is the result of years of research, interviews, and study by Holy Cross Brother Philip Smith, the archivist for the […]
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‘Reborn as Sons and Daughters of God’
The Cathedral of St. Matthew in South Bend concluded the Christmas season with a special Mass and visit by Bishop Rhoades to mark the feast of the Baptism of the […]
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Bishop: Christian Unity ‘Is a Divine Mandate’
Before the sun had risen over Fort Wayne on the morning of Wednesday, January 7, dozens of Christians of various denominations gathered on the city’s north side to worship together […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: January 11, 2026
Fort Wayne Ola Irby, 82, St. Peter Huntington William F. Christman, 98, SS. Peter and Paul Mishawaka Sharon Marie Dewey, 83, St. Bavo Ray E. Staples Sr., 84, St. Bavo […]
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Sister Joan Fisher of the Poor Handmaids Dies at Age 95
Sister Joan Kathleen Fisher (formerly Sister Colette) of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ entered the final stage of her life’s journey on earth and passed away at Catherine’s Cottage […]