Faith and Religion

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (909+ words) In this continuing series on the origins of Catholicism in the 50 states, we now turn our attention to the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and Michigan. Before the Constitution went into effect in 1789, the new nation’s first organ of government…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (114+ words) Our Donate to Cultivate campaign continues through June 24. We’re joined by Jim McKinnies, senior pastor at Christ Temple Apostolic in South Bend, who runs a food pantry in partnership with Cultivate Food Rescue to help feed local families. McKinnies shares…...

4+ mon, 6+ day ago   (146+ words) EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — A building many people used to go to rent movies could soon become a church. Evansville city documents show First Glorious Church has submitted plans for the former Family Video building at the corner of Covert and…...

4+ mon, 4+ week ago   (497+ words) A free two-day Festival of Life is coming to the parking lot of The Hub in Lafayette April 18–19, featuring food, family activities, giveaways, and community outreach for all ages. LAFAYETTE PARISH — The Festival of Life is coming to the Hub…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1002+ words) The Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal has purchased the old Trinity Lutheran Church and elementary school in the South Hill neighborhood of Bloomington, and is scrapping plans for a new clubhouse near its current home in west Bloomington. “There's still…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (454+ words) Paintings by Rudolph Bostic are displayed at the home of Monsignor Keith DeRouen Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Monsignor Keith DeRouen is pictured at his home Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Lafayette, La. Religious art often brings to mind quiet, reflective places,…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (199+ words) The Christian faithful in Acadiana observed Good Friday by attending church services. Roman Catholics marked the day by praying the Stations of the Cross. On the University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus and at neighboring Girard Park, the university's Catholic…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (695+ words) SOUTH BEND — Accompanied by her grandfather, Swanson Traditional School fourth-grader Nora carried signs and palm branches, sang hymns, and chatted with other girls from her church as she and 150-175 people participated in a Palm Sunday Faith Action walk March 29 in…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (258+ words) “As men and women charged with the role of governance, you too are called to discover and exemplify the gift of service,” said Pope Leo. “Leaders are called to be attentive to the needs of the weakest and the most…...

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (241+ words) SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- A Palm Sunday procession in downtown South Bend brought together Christians and people of several faiths to mark the start of Holy Week while advocating for community action centered on the message to feed the hungry, heal…...