Diocese
Catholic schools ‘shine bright’
Mary Keefer, principal at St. John the Baptist School in Fort Wayne, has been in teaching for many years and so has experienced the inner workings of the Catholic schools […]
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Initially cut off by war, Ethiopian bishop appeals for humanitarian aid
By Frederick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya (CNS) — After intense fighting cut off his ability to communicate with people outside his region, Bishop Tefaselassie Medhin of Adigrat, Ethiopia, called for urgent […]
Diocese
Holy Family School: Trust mitigates pandemic’s challenges
Having a strong parish and school community has enabled Holy Family School to thrive despite all the changes wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Because a plan for e-learning […]
National
Pope says he was ‘astonished’ by violence at Capitol
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered prayers for the people of the United States “shaken by the recent siege on Congress” and prayed for the five people who lost […]
Diocese
Teacher Kurtis Homan — Preparing students for life
Teaching in Catholic schools was something Kurtis Homan said he kind of fell into as a young graduate of the University of Saint Francis. He never expected to spend nearly […]
Diocese
A month-by-month spiritual guide — Saints to pray with in 2021
Each new calendar year offers a fresh start in several ways. This can be true regarding the spiritual life as well. The year 2021 is an opportunity to live one’s […]
Diocese
Pro-life ministry built on prayer
A year after the death of abortionist Ulrich Klopfer, a ministry group located next door to his former South Bend clinic continues its mission of saving unborn babies and caring […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
Mary: Daughter of Israel, Mother of God, Queen of Peace
The following is the text of Bishop Rhoades’ homily on New Year’s Eve at St. Louis, Besancon Parish. January 1st is the eighth day of the Octave of Christmas. For […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
A Christmas letter to all the faithful
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For today in the city of David a […]
Diocese
Parishes plan carefully to accommodate Christmas crowds
How will the season’s liturgical celebrations look this year? That’s the question that many people have been asking as Dec. 25 approaches. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has been […]
Diocese
Catholic Charities brings assistance, cheer to those struggling during pandemic
FORT WAYNE — “I’m not working right now because of COVID,” said Jesse. “And I really want Isaiah’s first Christmas to be special. This really helps a lot!” Jesse is […]
Diocese
Seminarians give the gift of song
Christmas caroling is mostly a thing of the past, a nostalgic practice of bygone days when carolers dressed in Victorian costumes and sang songs like “Good King Wenceslas.” But this […]