Diocese
Historic designation for St. Rose of Lima Church
People in Fort Wayne still jokingly ask residents of the small town of Monroeville, “Monroeville, are you guys still there?” It’s an ongoing joke, but St. Rose of Lima Parish […]
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Diocese
Rieger calls 60 years of music ministry a blessing and privilege
There’s been an irrefutable “sound of silence” in the sacred liturgy at St. Therese Parish in Fort Wayne since Aug. 9 when Beverly Rieger retired after seven years as music […]
Diocese
Superstars of service: Brittany Tull
Ministry with youth — This year’s catechetical theme, offered by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, “I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you,” is a […]
Diocese
Young cancer patient rallies faith of parishes, community
The shield and cross tattoo on Joe Schmaltz’s right forearm bears words that could be the Schmaltz family motto – “By the grace of God.” Only by God’s grace could […]
Bishop
Financial support of seminarians a priority for Knights
Humility, Mother Teresa said, is “the mother of all virtues.” While the Knights of Columbus councils in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend have much to boast of in their […]
Local
Fellowship, food and praise at Most Precious Blood
Through the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, many parishes canceled annual events, such as fish fries during Lent and rummage sales and bake sales over the summer. As activities cautiously […]
Diocese
St. Joseph School aims to grow from the ground up
At a time when Catholic schools in the U.S. are suffering the consequences of low enrollment, St. Joseph School in Garrett is a reassuring tale. An outreach program of the […]
Diocese
Avilla school is home for former teacher and principal
This post has been edited to reflect correct last name of Patti Benedict. Sister Theresa Renninger has a response to the myriad and often dramatic complaints of childhood. Three generations […]
Diocese
St. Jude hosts ‘What Jesus Teaches us about Racism’
When St. Jude, Fort Wayne, parishioner Liz Sanders read about Deacon Mel and Annie Tardy and their roles on the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s Black Catholic Advisory Board in […]
Diocese
‘Breathe with both lungs’: the beauty of worshipping in Eastern and Western Catholic traditions
Most people are familiar with the Western Catholic Church, specifically Roman Catholic. But within the universal Catholic Church, which includes Eastern and Western churches, there are a variety of rites […]
Local
Catholic schools welcome two new principals
Annie Borjas, Holy Cross School Taking on the duties of principal for the first time at Holy Cross School, South Bend, Annie Borjas has unique qualifications to lead the Crusaders […]
Local
Virtue-building through mentorship flourishes at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
In Genesis, God created male and female. He gave them different interests and struggles. That’s why Dan and Linda Landrigan wanted to bring a program specifically geared toward each gender […]