Diocese
Faith in the storm: navigating loss
In life, there is a habit of storms occurring in the paths of ordinary people. There is little argument that the last year brought fierce storms to many. The measure […]
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Bishop
Statue, plaza dedicated to St. Katharina Kasper — ‘woman of the beatitudes’
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades presided over the dedication and blessing of a bronze statue of St. Katharina Kasper, foundress of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ congregation, on the grounds […]
Diocese
Armor of God retreats inspire men to be mission-focused spiritual warriors
Although the current pandemic has brought many spiritual and social challenges, God’s grace remains deeply present and accessible for those searching after Him. In the face of countless events that […]
Diocese
Building relationships focus of young adult in-person retreat
Quickly, all 60 spots were filled and a waiting list formed when the announcement was made that the spring diocesan young adult retreat would take place in person this year. […]
Diocese
A Christian family Seder meal: Bring theology to the table
FORT WAYNE — For a number of years now, the Deacon Frederick and Lisa Everett family has enjoyed the tradition of celebrating a Christian Seder meal on Holy Thursday. A […]
Bishop
‘Remarkably successful’: $6.6 million pledged to Annual Bishop’s Appeal
The Annual Bishop’s Appeal, with $6,598,000 pledged thus far in the 2020-21 period, looks to be the largest total, noncapital campaign collection of the appeal to date. Parishes of the […]
Diocese
A journey through Lent
The end of the Lenten season is a time to reflect on the spiritual growth experienced throughout the past 40 days. It is a time to further develop those Lenten […]
Diocese
Sensory-friendly Masses welcoming for Catholics of all abilities
Imagine not being able to attend Mass as a family, worshipping God together, because the lights, sounds, crowds or any other stimuli could trigger a massive behavioral outburst in a […]
Diocese
Local podcast uses humor, friendship to explore Catholicism
What comes from a priest and a deacon who love Catholicism, and love to talk almost as much as they love God? A podcast, of course. Somewhere between the often-humorous […]
Diocese
Nothing short of miraculous: A COVID recovery story
When Jason Shanks entered his Fort Wayne home in mid-February, it was the first time he’d been there since an ambulance had taken him away three months earlier. In early […]
Diocese
Light of Christ shines in Catholic schools administration
The annual Mother Theodore Guerin Award, given to two administrators during the You Can Lend a Hand Luncheon each year, honors a principal on each side of the Diocese of […]
Diocese
Walking with Moms in Need — Initiative asks parishioners to be Christ’s presence for pregnant women and mothers
For Jackie Oberhausen, the idea behind the U.S. Catholic bishops’ new Walking with Moms in Need initiative is clear. “We all are our brother’s keeper,” said Oberhausen, the Walking with […]