Diocese
The Hopeful Anticipation of the Coming of Christ
Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent By Father Tyrell J. Alles, OSB “Advent,” from the Latin “adventus,” means “coming” or “presence.” In the language of the ancient world, it […]
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Diocese
JONAH Retreat Helps Participants Find Grace in Trauma
Trauma-informed care is the gold standard for doctors, social workers, and service organizations. Gus Zuehlke, director of faith formation at St. Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka, thinks it is also […]
Diocese
Gift Giving Ideas: A Language of Love During Advent Preparations
Find Quality Catholic Items for All on Your Christmas Shopping List As we eagerly prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord, we also excitedly shop for gifts for family […]
Diocese
Local Studio Aims to Share God’s Beauty through Ballet
Project Ballet, a dance studio located in Fort Wayne, will look to showcase the beauty of “The Nutcracker” with its upcoming winter performance. On Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December […]
Diocese
Christmas Concert Continues Grace-Filled Journey for Local Band
Musicians Nathaniel Hoff and Jillian Speece, the husband-and-wife duo who make up the indie-rock band the Bergamot, love Christmas. They got engaged on Christmas, their band’s first album was a […]
Diocese
Priests, Seminarians Prepare for 10th Chapter of Cupertino Classic
What began in 2014 as a friendly game of basketball to build fraternity among clergy has developed into a decade of dazzling the diocese with dribbles, drives, and defense. The […]
Local
Conference Aims to Set Hearts Ablaze with Christ’s Love
Before adopting the prayer habits of His Global Love Ministries, Jan Torma would have viewed a flat tire like most others: inconvenient and frustrating. But after embracing the apostolate’s call […]
Diocese
Finding Comfort Amid Uncertainty
Miriam’s Blessing Ministry Assists Parents in Navigating Prenatal Diagnoses Imagine a couple newly expecting. They have ultrasound pictures on the refrigerator, and they’ve begun buying baby clothes. Their family is […]
Diocese
The Power of Music as Prayer
Catholics Share How Sacred Music Can Lead Us to God In our culture today, we are surrounded by nearly unceasing noise – cellphones ringing, notifications chirping, podcasts playing, TikTok songs […]
Diocese
Cemeteries Host Masses on Solemnity of All Souls’ Day
As is tradition on the solemnity of All Souls’ Day in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, memorial Masses for the dead were held at the outdoor altars at the […]
Diocese
‘Catholic Imagination’ Conference Hosted by de Nicola Center
“It’s truly a transformative experience,” said Margaret McManaway, who serves as senior associate director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, on bringing the world’s most renowned Catholic […]
Bishop
‘All of This Is Geared Toward Mission’
Bishop Rhoades Reflects on the Conclusion of the Synod of Bishops on Synodality In late October, Bishop Rhoades returned to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend after having spent a […]