Diocese
Around the Diocese: December 13, 2020
Spanish-language faith formation program begins Jan. 9 MISHAWAKA — A free monthly program of evangelization and faith formation will begin Jan. 9, offered by the Office of Hispanic Ministry of […]
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Diocese
Christmas tradition lives on for Eastern European descendants
Bread has great significance in a Catholic household. Jesus called himself the “Bread of Life.” He was born in a town named after the dietary staple. (Bethlehem meaning “house of […]
Diocese
Catholics, Methodists work together to feed community
Just west of Fort Wayne is the small community of Arcola. It may be something less than a one-stoplight town, but the community boasts a heart larger than its borders. […]
Diocese
Seminarians give the gift of song
Christmas caroling is mostly a thing of the past, a nostalgic practice of bygone days when carolers dressed in Victorian costumes and sang songs like “Good King Wenceslas.” But this […]
Diocese
Sharing ‘the most beautiful message in human history’
Spreading the Gospel message in a changing world requires innovation and creativity. With increasing numbers of the population in the U.S. no longer claiming a religious denomination, ministries such as […]
Diocese
Oratory’s sacred art honors beauty Mary Magdalene saw in the risen Lord
FORT WAYNE — As early as April, when the wooden framework of the Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene was rising, pastor Father Daniel Scheidt called the future perpetual adoration chapel […]
Local
Families observe feast of St. Nicholas at holy hour
By Isabel Kern Observing the Advent season looks a lot different this year than it has in previous years. Nevertheless, parishes continue to provide opportunities that encourage families to observe […]
Bishop
Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Monday, December 7: 7 p.m. — Vigil Mass for Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Immaculate Conception Church, Ege Tuesday, December 8: 11 a.m. — Virtual Meeting of Catholic Relief Services […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: December 6, 2020
Bremen Brian Klingerman, 62, St. Dominic Goshen Pedro Lozano Zamora, 63, St. John the Evangelist Jona A. Rico Garcia, 20, St. John the Evangelist Judith A. Rietgraf, 79, St. John the Evangelist Julia […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: December 6, 2020
Virtual Marian retreat for high school students NOTRE DAME — High school students looking for an opportunity to connect spiritually with other students their age are invited to participate in […]
Local
Writer finds inspiration in his Catholic faith
Joe Mauck has seen most of the country and met many Broadway and Hollywood stars during his lifetime. But he said his greatest life experiences were the “other blessings; very […]
Diocese
Campus disciples sustain Guadalupe connections
Prayerful pageantry generated by the Latino student community at the University of Notre Dame will not electrify a campus congregation this Dec. 12 like it has in past years. With […]