Diocese
Father Phillip Widmann, ‘the good Lord’s disciple’
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has bid farewell to one of its beloved priests. Father Phillip Widmann passed from this life on March 16. Father Widmann served as a […]
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Bishop
Sacred Heart celebrates eucharistic liturgy with Bishop Rhoades
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass with students at Sacred Heart School in Warsaw Tuesday, March 16, and told them he “couldn’t think of a better way to start my […]
Diocese
A Christian family Seder meal: Bring theology to the table
FORT WAYNE — For a number of years now, the Deacon Frederick and Lisa Everett family has enjoyed the tradition of celebrating a Christian Seder meal on Holy Thursday. A […]
Local
Superstars of service — Abigail Ulbrich
From being baptized in St. Mary’s Chapel at Boston College as an infant to receiving her double major in theology and philosophy at the school, Abigail Ulbrich’s faith journey ultimately […]
Diocese
‘I knew I was in God’s presence’
Bill King never thought much about faith while he was growing up. “I believed in God but didn’t have a strong conviction in a specific religious belief,” he shared. “I […]
Diocese
St. Therese, Little Flower dedicated to supporting every parish family
Having so many people confined at home over the past year has spotlighted the importance of the domestic church. Last fall, the parish leadership team at St. Therese, Little Flower, […]
Diocese
Sensory-friendly Masses welcoming for Catholics of all abilities
Imagine not being able to attend Mass as a family, worshipping God together, because the lights, sounds, crowds or any other stimuli could trigger a massive behavioral outburst in a […]
Diocese
Faith found in the Far East brings Ballentine home
After nearly 10 years of postponements, this spring will mark the fulfillment of Brandon Ballentine’s longing. He will become a member of the Catholic faith when he is welcomed into […]
FEATURE
Friends reunited through Catholic parish
In 1920, in the small town called Logansport, two little girls were born. Today, when asked who is older, Anna Marie Brough’s hand shoots straight up. With a smile on […]
Diocese
Walking with Moms in Need — Initiative asks parishioners to be Christ’s presence for pregnant women and mothers
For Jackie Oberhausen, the idea behind the U.S. Catholic bishops’ new Walking with Moms in Need initiative is clear. “We all are our brother’s keeper,” said Oberhausen, the Walking with […]
Bishop
Church elects catechumens for sacraments of initiation at Rite of Election
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the Rite of Election Feb. 21 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne and Feb. 28 at St. Matthew Cathedral in South […]
FEATURE
Mission is ‘lifestyle’ at Granger dental clinic
Tree of Life Dental clinic might seem similar to other dental offices, but it serves a purpose beyond cleaning teeth and filling cavities. A portion of the proceeds from Tree […]