Diocese
Miss Virginia’s dream still growing as garden takes root
Virginia Schrantz, known locally as Miss Virginia, had an open-door policy for those in need. A food pantry named in her honor operates out of Schrantz’s former residence at 1312 […]
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Fall Confirmation schedule
St. Joseph Church, LaGrange – Aug. 27: 10 a.m. St. Joseph Parish, LaGrange St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend – Sept. 24: 4 p.m. St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, South Bend Sacred […]
Diocese
Seven Poor Handmaids celebrate 2022 jubilees
This year, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ celebrate seven jubilarians who have served in communities of communion both globally and locally in service to the poor and underserved. Three […]
Diocese
Holy Cross Sister Joy O’Grady celebrates golden jubilee
Sister Joy O’Grady, CSC, will celebrate 50 years of consecrated life as a Sister of the Holy Cross on July 16, 2022. Sister Joy was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, […]
Diocese
The joy of an unexpected vocation: Father George Gabet, FSSP
Roman collars were not part of his life plan of a wife and a passel of children. But Father George Gabet, FSSP, could not ignore the many occurrences that were […]
Diocese
Father Jack Overmyer ministers to the elderly in his 25th year
Father Jack Overmyer’s call to the priesthood began in high school and flourished near the end of his college experience. He was an altar server through ninth grade, mostly to […]
Diocese
Postulating the cause for Brother Columba
The cause for Brother Columba O’Neill’s canonization has been formally opened. There are many questions about the man for whom a residence hall for the Holy Cross brothers at the […]
Diocese
Eucharistic Revival momentum continues with upcoming events
The Eucharistic Procession and Festival on June 19 in Warsaw marked the first step in a three-year journey to inspire spiritual growth, encourage Eucharistic Adoration and evangelize throughout the diocese […]
Bishop
As friars depart, Angola parish moves from past to future
The Conventual Franciscan Friars of Our Lady of Consolation Province have been a part of the St. Anthony of Padua Parish and St. Paul Chapel communities in Angola and Fremont […]
Diocese
Eucharistic Festival a multicultural celebration
In Psalm 72, King David delights that “every nation on earth will adore you, Lord.” This concept of universal praise from varying cultural backgrounds was on full display at the […]
Bishop
Eucharistic Procession unites Catholics throughout diocese
Catholics in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gave a tremendous testimony for the faith and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist as thousands flocked to Warsaw for […]
Diocese
Historic Catholic hospital lives on in memory, relics
Crews have begun demolition of the old St. Joseph Hospital in downtown Fort Wayne. The hospital served generations of Fort Wayne residents since the late 1860s, and it stood on […]