Diocese
Priests make headway at new parishes during pandemic
An African proverb says: “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” While moving from parish to parish is common in priestly ministry, the changes priests encounter in adjusting to a […]
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Diocese
Ministry with youth — Superstars of Service: Jenny Buchs
St. Michael the Archangel’s deep roots of parish life date back to the mid 1800s, with just 14 families who built a church in a beautiful rural setting in Waterloo. […]
Bishop
ABA mini videos tell simple stories
“What is life about? Why am I here? Why did God create me?” Father Mark Gurtner, vicar general for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend, spoke on these questions […]
Diocese
COVID-19 brings together priest, students — over theology
When it comes to educating young people on the truths of the Catholic faith, who better to teach them than someone who has spent years steeped in the faith? St. […]
Diocese
Parishes commemorate All Souls’ Day
All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2 — often overshadowed by the holy day of obligation that immediately precedes it, All Saints’ Day — has a rich and important history of […]
Diocese
A harvest of harmony on Fort Wayne’s southeast side
Gardening is often a solitary pursuit, but at St. Henry Parish in Fort Wayne, a community garden has a different mode of operation. Its most impressive harvest is not the […]
Local
Drive-by blessings shared at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
Older parishioners of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Wayne were extended a special invitation on Sunday, Sept. 27 – to enjoy a drive-by blessing in the parish parking […]
Diocese
Ministry with youth — Superstars of service: Stacey Huneck
Stacey Huneck, youth ministry coordinator for St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne, felt called to serve the Church as a teen. Rural Catholic family roots nurtured her life of […]
Diocese
Catholic Camporee teaches love of faith, nature
This article has been updated to reflect the correct location of the Camporee, The Center at Donaldson. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has offered the annual camporee event since […]
Diocese
Beloved former Holy Cross pastor passes away in New Jersey
Although he was only at Holy Cross Parish in South Bend for three years, Father Vincent Coppola, CSC, left a strong impression. A deep sadness at the parish followed news […]
Bishop
Couples witness to God’s love and fidelity at anniversary Mass
Physically and spiritually, Catholic couples on the South Bend side of the diocese joined together Sunday, Oct. 11, at St. Matthew Cathedral to thank God and celebrate their anniversaries of […]
Bishop
Queen of Angels pastoral visit celebrates heavenly hosts
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated a Mass on the feast day of the great Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael, on Tuesday, Sept. 29, at Queen of Angels School, Fort Wayne. […]