Parish Archive

Decades-long rummage sale tradition continues Default Thumbnail
Local

Decades-long rummage sale tradition continues

By Marilyn Karpinski In 1970, when hair was long, love and peace were mantras and the Volkswagon Bus was the “hip” mode of transportation, the women of St. Anthony of […]

Father Ramenaden celebrates 50 years as a monk Default Thumbnail
Local

Father Ramenaden celebrates 50 years as a monk

Father Bernard Ramenaden, OSB, stands at the altar of St. Gaspar del Bufalo Church, Rome City, where he has served as pastor for the last nine years. Originally from Sri […]

Parish designs Vacation Bible School curriculum Default Thumbnail
Local

Parish designs Vacation Bible School curriculum

Sometimes doing things a little differently comes with perks. Such is the case for Our Lady of Good Hope in Fort Wayne. The parish took a divergent approach to its […]

St. Patrick: The heart of Christ open to everyone Default Thumbnail
Local

St. Patrick: The heart of Christ open to everyone

Located in downtown Fort Wayne, St. Patrick Church has become one of the most diverse parishes in the area since its founding in 1889. Now 128 years old, the faith […]

Christ the King Parish: ‘Making God known, loved and served’ Default Thumbnail
Parish

Christ the King Parish: ‘Making God known, loved and served’

“Making God known, loved and served” is not only the mission statement of Christ the King Parish, South Bend, it is at the heart of this vibrant parish. From welcoming […]

St. Joseph Parish: Vibrant parish continues Holy Cross tradition Default Thumbnail
Parish

St. Joseph Parish: Vibrant parish continues Holy Cross tradition

Located in downtown South Bend, St. Joseph is widely considered the oldest Catholic worshiping community in the area. “We are a Holy Cross parish founded by Fr. Edward Sorin, CSC, […]

100 adults receive confirmation in Fort Wayne, South Bend Default Thumbnail
Parish

100 adults receive confirmation in Fort Wayne, South Bend

The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, celebrated Mass Sunday, June 11, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and confirmed 49 adult Catholics from parishes […]

Small-town church has large commitment to Christ Default Thumbnail
Parish

Small-town church has large commitment to Christ

Southwest of Fort Wayne, just 3 miles from the Ohio state line, exists the small community of Monroeville. Like many smaller churches across the diocese, the Catholic parish of St. […]

Deacons prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood Default Thumbnail
Parish

Deacons prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood

‘Blessed and prepared’: Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto His very name speaks of God. Benedetto meaning “blessed” in Italian, and Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto, of Italian-Sicilian heritage, feels just that. The […]

St. Charles Borromeo is an active, thriving parish Default Thumbnail
Parish

St. Charles Borromeo is an active, thriving parish

St. Charles Borromeo Church, on the city’s northeast side, has 2,100 registered families. New pastor Father Tom Shoemaker has found the parish to be very welcoming. “I’m also impressed by […]

St. Pius X Church dedicated: ‘A place whose beauty gives honor and glory to God’ Default Thumbnail
Parish

St. Pius X Church dedicated: ‘A place whose beauty gives honor and glory to God’

Granger parish celebrates new worship space Click here for more photos from the event Click here for the 8-page pullout section from the dedication On Saturday, March 25, the gloom […]

The neighborhood parish of Corpus Christi Default Thumbnail
Parish

The neighborhood parish of Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Parish is situated in a subdivision on land surrounded by large trees, creating such a tranquil setting that one almost forgets that the bustle of city life lies […]