Diocese
Large Catholic families live against the grain
They might have once been commonplace, but modern society often treats large families as an anomaly. American culture is geared toward two-income parents, so neither stays at home with the […]
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Diocese
Gropps thankful for the power of prayer
Even for a family rooted in their Catholic faith, a health scare can elevate the ability to trust in the Lord — and show just how powerful prayer can be. […]
Diocese
Sisterly love: teen girls use talents for greater good
While other teenage girls focus on enjoying their high school experience, Charis, Kenady and Cayley Hall are spending their formative years pursuing grand plans. The three sisters, ages 17, 15 […]
Bishop
Burying the dead: A guide to Catholic funeral planning
Download the eight-page special supplement. Liturgical norms for the celebration of funeral rites The importance of the Catholic funeral Mass Guidelines for the funeral liturgy with cremated remains present […]
Diocese
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton teachers voted best in middle school
By Theresa Carroll When students arrive in Deb Brough’s classroom, they are greeted with a smile from a teacher who knows how to deliver content so students understand. Brough invites […]
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St. Casimir inaugurates Nocturnal Adoration Society
“Whatever its size, every parish in Mexico has a Nocturnal Adoration Society,” said Alvaro Bautista, who moved to the United States from Mexico more than 20 years ago. So, it […]
Bishop
Desiring to become saints: South Bend All-Schools Mass
On the memorial of St. Pope John XXIII, Oct. 11, Catholic schools on the South Bend side of the diocese gathered at the Edmund P. Joyce Center at the University […]
Bishop
‘Journeying Together’ as the pilgrim people of God
Bishop opens diocesan phase of synodal process The following is the text of the homily given by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the Mass opening the diocesan phase of the […]
Diocese
Superstars of service — Jonathan Evangelista
St. John the Evangelist Parish’s vision statement says, “we have encountered Jesus Christ in His Church and desire to share the joy of that encounter with the whole world. We […]
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Parish invokes protection of St. Gerard in caring for moms and moms-to-be
At Our Lady of Good Hope Church in Fort Wayne, supporting expectant mothers and women who have young children arose naturally from parishioners recognizing the needs of those within the […]
Diocese
Former Columbia City pastor charged
FORT WAYNE — A criminal investigation into charges of sexual misconduct with a minor by Father David Huneck, pastor of St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Columbia City, has […]
Diocese
Pro-life with confidence: Homeschool apologetics course developed
As the oldest of the six homeschooled Murphy children of St. Pius X Parish in Granger, Bonita Pratt has always been a committed Catholic and passionately pro-life. Now, she has […]