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Dwenger Senior Wears His Faith on His Sleeve

  Bishop Dwenger senior Max Stefanek has found a unique and creative way to share his Catholic faith. Stefanek designs clothing that encourages students to talk more openly about their […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

For the week of April 13 – 19: Monday, April 13, at 10 a.m. – Tour and Luncheon with Marian High School Students, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne […]

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Catholic Educators Honored for Forming Faith Amid Modern Challenges

  Twenty-three Catholic educators from the Fort Wayne region of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend were honored on Tuesday, April 7, at the annual You Can Lend a Hand […]

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Establishing the Vanguard in Child Protection: The Catholic Church Today

  The tragedy that is child abuse has been a part of human existence longer than anyone wants to think. It inflicts the deepest of wounds, including the severing of […]

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Indiana Bishops Release Pastoral Letter on ‘Integral Ecology’

  Representing all corners of a state abundant with intricate waterways and varied landscapes, the five bishops of Indiana have released a new pastoral letter highlighting the profound connection between […]

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From Saint Joseph to the Sports Desk

By Charles Moran Saint Joseph High School alumni Jacob Morris, who graduated in 2019, has turned his love for sports and storytelling into a full-time career. Today, he is a […]

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Even in Jail, ‘They’re Still Members of the Church’

  Powder-blue gates buzz open and shut. Cinder block rooms are painted white. The smell is reminiscent of an indoor pool. It would be nice to say that Mass in […]

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Sisters of the Holy Cross Host Lenten Musical Reflection

  On Friday, March 27, the Sisters of the Holy Cross held a musical evening of reflection at the Church of Our Lady of Loretto on the campus of Saint […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

For the week of April 6 – 12: Tuesday, April 7, at 11:30 a.m. – “You Can Lend A Hand” Luncheon, The Grand Wayne Center, Fort Wayne Wednesday, April 8, […]

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Bishop Rhoades at the Easter Vigil: ‘We Sing Alleluia Because Jesus Is Alive’

  Bishop Rhoades delivered the following homily at the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on April 4, 2026. The Church calls tonight’s liturgy […]

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On Holy Thursday, ‘May Our Hearts Be Filled with Gratitude’ for the Holy Eucharist

  Bishop Rhoades delivered the following homily for Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend on April 2, 2026. St. John’s account of […]

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St. John the Evangelist Concludes Eucharistic Consecration with Procession in Goshen

  St. John the Evangelist Parish in Goshen recently concluded a 33-day Eucharistic consecration and celebrated with a Eucharistic procession. Father Brian Florin, pastor at St. John, felt called to […]