Diocese
Blessing of the Blossoms
Parochial Vicar of St. John the Evangelist parish in Goshen, Father Logan Parrish, gave a blessing of the blossoms at Kercher’s Sunrise Orchards on Sunday, May 7. The orchard is […]
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Avilla Confirmation Preparation Produces Catholic Identity
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, recipients experience an outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the Bishop seals their acceptance of the Catholic faith. At Confirmation, recipients of the sacraments are […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: May 28, 2023
Foundation announces scholarships HUNTINGTON — The Community Foundation of Huntington County announces Audrie Bowman, Blaise Rupley, Lindsay Godfroy, and Samson Vickrey as the 2023 recipients of the Donald E. & […]
Bishop
Students Take Final Step in Christian Initiation
After years of preparation, prayer, and deep spiritual reflection, 23 youth from St. Paul Chapel and St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Angola, took their final step in Christian initiation […]
Diocese
New Chapter of Benedictine Oblates Fulfills Need for Those Seeking God in Everyday Life
At a young age, Patty Opaczewski felt called by God to live a life of faith. Her time being educated in the Catholic schools left a lasting impression on her […]
Diocese
Vocation Journey for Retiring St. Michael the Archangel Priest Inspired at Young Age
Father Vincent Joseph Rathappillil was brought up in a traditional Catholic home in Kerala, South India. The family was part of the St. Thomas Christians, and he was very involved […]
Diocese
Refreshed to Bring Glad Tidings
Adam Jenke of St. Paul Street Evangelization presented a refreshing and invigorating synopsis of the basics of our Catholic vocation and core of our Church’s existence, which is the essential […]
Diocese
Congratulations to the Top Graduates of Our Diocesan High Schools
BISHOP LUERS For the Class of 2023, Bishop Luers High School has two Valedictorians and no Salutatorians. Full Name: Genevieve Rose Cicchiello Religion: Catholic Church/Parish: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Elementary […]
Diocese
Father Terry Fisher Spends 30 Years Beating the Odds
Saying the words “not for you” to Father Terry Fisher doesn’t discourage him but inspires him to do something and do it well. Naysayers led him to graduate college, teach, […]
Bishop
Priest Assignments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective June 20, 2023: Reverend Sunday Akuh, from Parochial Vicar, St. John the […]
Diocese
Finding Belonging in A Time of Sadness
Prayer is powerful and the benefits are boundless. On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, a special Hope for the Journey Mother’s Day Mass for those who struggle with […]
Diocese
Kathy Ehinger reflects on 33 Years of ‘Fulfilling and Humbling’ Vocation
For Kathy Ehinger, the call to become a teacher came when she was in 3rd grade. “I was inspired by my teacher, Ms. McKean — she made learning fun,” recalled […]