Diocese
Superstars of service — Stephanie Hamilton
The conversion story of Scott Hahn in his book, “Rome Sweet Home,” has inspired thousands of people to the Catholic faith. Stephanie Hamilton is one of those readers. Although she […]
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Bishop
Annual Bishop’s Appeal — Invited to be witnesses to hope
FORT WAYNE — The Annual Bishop’s Appeal will kick off in many parishes of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Sept. 26. As it gets underway, the hope — beyond […]
Diocese
Confirmation retreats to welcome candidates
FORT WAYNE — Eighth-grade youths to be confirmed during the 2021-22 school year are invited to join their counterparts in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for either of two […]
Diocese
Pizza champion lets her faith lead
Holy Cross College sophomore Carmela Maria Faustina Cataldo is named for her Italian grandmother, her father’s mother. And for St. Faustina Kowalska, the nun who shared the image and message […]
Diocese
Second day care location example of the Church ‘living what we are called to do’
Child care options have expanded for teachers at some Mishawaka and South Bend Catholic schools. Saints and Squires Daycare, a ministry of St. Joseph Parish serving teachers at Mishawaka Catholic […]
Bishop
Special collection for Haiti
You have undoubtedly seen in the news the devastating effects of the recent earthquake in Haiti, followed by further devastation from Tropical Storm Grace. The people of Haiti are suffering, […]
Diocese
St. Louis, Besancon Parish marks 175-year anniversary
St. Louis, Besancon Parish in New Haven celebrated its 175-year anniversary Sunday, Aug. 22, three days before the feast of their patron saint. After St. Louis pastor Father Louis Fowoyo […]
Diocese
Gifted and Sent Ministries brings inspiration and empowerment to parishes
Gifted and Sent Ministries conducted a four-part event in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend at St. Catherine Nix Settlement in Columbia City Aug. 22. Gifted and Sent Ministries is […]
Diocese
Fortin answers call to service in the diaconate
*Please see important update at the end of this article. Dedication to the Eucharist and devotion to the Blessed Mother have helped seminarian LeeAllen Fortin […]
Diocese
New principals sign on with diocesan schools
As students return to the classroom this fall, five new principals will lead schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The four who are listed below are models […]
Bishop
Confirmation Masses of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
The following is a schedule of the fall Masses at which Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will confer the sacrament of confirmation. *Additional parishes included St. Joseph Church, LaGrange Aug. 21 […]
Diocese
Mass of Christian Burial planned for Deacon David Elchert
Deacon David O. Elchert, 81, of Goshen, died Wednesday, Aug. 4. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist, Goshen, where on May 21, 2011, he became the parish’s […]