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DIOCESAN ADMINISTRATION
Office of the Bishop, Office of the Vicar General and Chancellor and Office of the Vicar for Retired Clergy are located in the Diocesan Chancery

Diocesan Chancery
1103 South Calhoun St. (260) 422-4611
Fort Wayne, IN 46801 FAX (260) 969-1383

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801

OFFICE OF THE BISHOP
Most Reverend John M. D’Arcy
Secretary: Maureen Schott - mschott@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3321
Secretary: Deb Lewandowski - dlewandowski@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3326

OFFICE OF THE VICAR GENERAL AND CHANCELLOR
Rev. Robert C. Schulte - rschulte@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Secretary: Mari Raatz - mraatz@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3328

Office of the Vicar for Retired Clergy
Msgr. J. William Lester, PA
Secretary: Mari Raatz - mraatz@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3328

OFFICE OF THE JUDICIAL VICAR
Rev. Bruce Piechocki - frpiechocki@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3331
Archbishop Noll Catholic Center, 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802

DIOCESAN OFFICES AND SERVICES

Unless otherwise stated, diocesan offices and services are located at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center in Fort Wayne.

Archbishop Noll Catholic Center (260) 422-4611
915 South Clinton St. FAX (260) 423-3382
Fort Wayne, IN 46802

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801

BUDGET COMMITTEE, DIOCESAN
Rev. Robert Schulte Joseph Ryan
Rev. John Pfister Msgr. John Suelzer
Rev. Bernard Galic

BUILDING AND IMPROVEMENTS COMMITTEE
Rev. Dale Bauman
Rev. Dominique Carboneau
Rev. John Delaney
Mike Kinder
Rev. John Overmyer
Joseph Ryan
Rev. Robert Schulte
Rev. Derrick Sneyd
Rev. William Sullivan

BUSINESS OFFICE, DIOCESAN
(260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 423-3382
915 South Clinton St., P.O. Box 390
Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Chief Financial Officer: Joseph Ryan - jryan@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3325
Employee Benefits: Cathy Bracht - cbracht@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3333
Lay Payroll/Parish Accounting/ABA: Sheryl Lee - slee@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3340
Property/Accounts Receivables and CMS:
Deb Gase - dgase@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3339
Administrative Assistant: Sheila Wheeler - swheeler@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3330
Parish Financial Auditors:
Tom McMahon - tmcmahon@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3338
Paul Wilker - pwilker@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3332 ABA, Census: Gerri Schissler - gschissler@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3337
Parish Soft Coordinator:
Sarah Hilger - shilger@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3365

CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
(260) 456-4172 FAX (260) 456-4075
2827 Holton Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46806
Seeks to combat injustice, oppression, alienation and poverty in the United States. Funds community organizing, leadership education and economic development for the poor locally and nationally.
Director: Ann Helmke - mahelmke@vincentvillage.org
Advisory Committee: Rev. Robert C. Schulte, Vince LaBarbera, Jim Delaney, Jan Patterson, Rev. David Voors, Angie O’Neill

CAMPUS AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
915 South Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 483-3661 FAX (260) 483-1881
Seeks to make the church present and active in the
post-secondary academic and young adult communities.
Fort Wayne Area:
Director:
Mary Glowaski - mglowaski@fw.diocesefwsb.org ext. 3381
Office Assistant: Cyndy Yonkman - cyonkman@fw.diocesefwsb.org ext. 3383
Campus/Young Adult Ministers:
Bridget Becker - bbecker@fw.diocesefwsb.org ext. 3384
Mike Gibson - mgibson@fw.diocesefwsb.org ext. 3384
Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne: Mike Gibson
Walb Student Union, Room 231
2101 Coliseum Blvd. East, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 (260) 481-6994
Indiana Institute of Technology: Bridget Becker
Student Center, Lower Level, (260) 422-5561 (ext. 2288)
1600 East Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46803
Huntington College: Mike Gibson
Rev. John Pfister, St. Mary’s Parish
903 North Jefferson St., Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 356-4398
Rev. Ronald Rieder, OFM Cap., SS. Peter and Paul Parish
860 Cherry St., Huntington, IN 46750 (260) 356-4798
Trine University: Bridget Becker (260) 665-8514
Rev. Frederick Pasche, OFM Conv. (260) 665-2259
St. Anthony de Padua Parish, 700 West Maumee, Angola, IN 46703
Manchester College: Bridget Becker
Rev. Ronald Ramenaden, St. Robert Bellarmine Parish
1203 State Rd. 114 East, North Manchester, IN 46962 (260) 982-4404

South Bend Area:
Campus/Young Adult Ministry Office:
(574) 259-5754
Catholic Education Center
1328 West Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Campus/Young Adult Ministers:
Maria Pirrie - mpirrie@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Lupita Zepeda - lzepeda@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Bethel College: Guadalupe Zepeda - gzepeda@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Indiana University at South Bend: Maria Pirrie
Goshen College: Lupita Zepeda - lzepeda@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Rev. Christopher Smith, St. John the Evangelist Parish
114 W. Monroe Street, Goshen, IN 46526 (574) 533-3385

CATECHESIS, THE OFFICE OF
915 South Clinton St.
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 969-1475
The Office of Catechesis, with locations in Fort Wayne and South Bend, serves the diocese in all areas of catechetics. Both parish programs and Catholic schools receive direction and opportunities for ongoing faith formation. Adult formation provides courses for parishes as well as sponsoring the two year lay ministry program, Education for Ministry. The office oversees the catechetical component of the RCIA. Information for parishes regarding catechesis for persons with disabilities is available. The Cathedral Bookstore is located in Fort Wayne.
Director: Sr. M. Jane Carew, OV - srjcarew@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3351
Associate Director: Connie Bruner - cbruner@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3351
Catechetical Associate: Christina Emilian - cemilian@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3359
Catechetical Assistant: Janice Martin - jmartin@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3318
South Bend
1328 W. Dragoon Trail (574) 259-9994
Mishawaka, IN 46544 FAX (574) 258-6569
Associate Director: Meggan Young - myoung@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 230
Catechetical Associate: Danielle Abril - dabril@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 210
Cathedral Bookstore: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne
Coordinator: Kara Slocum- kslocum@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3356
Assistants: Ruth Chronister - rchronister@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3357
Pat Dodane - pdodane@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3358

CATHEDRAL MUSEUM
(260) 744-2765 FAX (260) 744-1972
Located on the lower level of the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center
915 South Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
P.O. Box 10898, Fort Wayne, IN 46854
Repository of church related artifacts. Open T-F: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and by appointment. Handicap accessible. Free parking.
Director: Rev. Phillip A. Widmann

CATHOLIC CEMETERIES
(260) 426-2044
3500 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46805-5572
Director: Thomas Alter - talter@catholic-cemetery.org

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
(260) 422-5625
315 E. Washington Blvd., Toll free 1-800-686-7459
Fort Wayne, IN 46802 FAX (260) 422-5657
Comprehensive social and community services in the diocese.
Director: Debra Schmidt - fwoffice@ccfwsb.org
Auburn Community Service Center: (260) 925-0917
107 W. 5th St., Auburn, IN 46706 Toll free 1-800-875-4917
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), food pantry FAX (260) 925-1732
Serving DeKalb, LaGrange, Noble & Steuben Counties
Director: Patti Sheppard - psheppard@ccfwsb.org
Children’s Cottage Child Care Center: (260) 745-4929
2820 Reed St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803 FAX (260) 456-6100
Infant, toddler and pre-school child care, Headstart classes, operates a before and after school “latch key” program.
Director: Rhonda Lewis - rlewis@ccfwsb.org
RSVP St. Joseph County (574) 287-0500
120 S. Taylor St., South Bend, IN 46601 FAX (574) 287-3320
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Program Coordinator: Jennifer Tindell - jtindell@ccfwsb.org
Elkhart Community Service Center: (574) 293-5481
421 S. Second St., Ste. 405, Elkhart, IN 46516 FAX (574) 293-3690
Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), Senior Aides
Program coordinator: Sarah Hendrix - shendrix@ccfwsb.org
Fort Wayne Community Service Center: (260) 422-5625
315 E. Washington Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46802 Toll free 1-800-686-7459 FAX (260) 422-5657
Individual, marriage and family counseling /adoption, foster care and comprehensive pregnancy services, brief services, counseling, support groups and educational programs, senior employment/training, refugee resettlement, immigration. Project Rachael and ECHO: In-school program for pregnant and parenting students.
Director: Debra Schmidt - fwoffice@ccfwsb.org
South Bend Community Service Center: (574) 234-3111
1817 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613 Toll free 1-800-686-3112
FAX (574) 289-1034
Counseling, adoption, comprehensive pregnancy services, and immigration services, food pantry, brief services, RSVP and senior employment/training.
Director: Jo Fisher - jfisher@ccfwsb.org
Villa of the Woods: (260) 745-7039
5610 Noll Ave., Fort Wayne, IN 46806 Toll free 1-888-646-2400
FAX (260) 744-4887
Provides residential housing, meals and planned activities for
independent elderly persons. Offers room and board assistance program.
Administrator: Cheryl Smith - csmith@ccfwsb.org

CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
(260) 744-0012 FAX (260) 744-1473
915 S. Clinton, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Spreads the Gospel good news throughout the diocese using various forms of communication, including media and public relations — press releases, interviews and media events; two live weekly television Masses; a weekly radio show; a monthly newsletter to the homebound; the annual diocesan directory; the annual Bishop’s Appeal video; and marketing for our schools and parishes. Also serves as a communications resource for other diocesan offices and parishes.
Director: Vince LaBarbera - vlabarbera@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3366
Administrative Assistants:
Chris Hawkins - chawkins@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3367
Marty LaBarbera
Communications Associate:
Francie Hogan - fhogan@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3374
Sunday TV Mass Office:
Producer:
Vince LaBarbera
Associate Producer: Sean McBride
Fort Wayne Host: Sr. Carol Meyers, OSF
South Bend Host: Sr. Agnes Marie Regan, OSF

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS OFFICE
Fort Wayne:

915 South Clinton St.
P.O. Box 390
Fort Wayne, IN 46801
(260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 426-3077
E-mail: schoolsoffice@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Superintendent:
Rev. Stephen Kempinger, CSC - skempinger@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3316
Assistant Director of High Schools:
John Gaughan - jgaughan@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3308
Associate Superintendent of Personnel:
Rebecca Elswerky - relswerky@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3305
Director of Technology:
Chris Martz - cmartz@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3314
Office Manager:
Cyndy Yonkman - schoolsoffice@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3314
Administrative Assistant to Superintendent:
Karen De Rose - kderose@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3316
Personnel Manager:
Rhonda Scher - rscher@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3335
South Bend:
1328 W. Dragoon Trail (574) 255-1387
Mishawaka, IN 46544 FAX (574) 256-2709
Associate Superintendent of Curriculum:
Mary Ann Bachman - mbachman@fw.diocesefwsb.org Administrative Assistant:
Joyce Baranowski - jbaranowski@fw.diocesefwsb.org
School Wellness Ministry:
1328 W. Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544 FAX 574-256-2709
Beth Clemans, RN, BSN - bclemens@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Office: (574) 254-0454 Ext. 202 Cell: (574) 904-1490
Maureen VerVaet, RN, BSN - mvervaet@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Office: (574) 254-0454 Ext. 203 Cell: (574) 904-0233

SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, DIOCESAN
Superintendent - Rev. Stephen Kempinger, CSC
John Leszczynski
Roberta Polovick
Burt Brunner
Joseph Schenkel
Rev. Terry Fisher
John Staud
Rev. Joseph Gaughan
Shawn Sullivan
Jacqueline Gill
Thomas Van Dyck
Juan Giron
CSO staff

SCHOOL TEACHERS, COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC
Liane Albert
Donna Beasley
Eileen Brodmerkel
Kim Coleman
Amy Dumford
Christina Govorko
Margaret Mackowiak
Diane McShane
Sara Quinn
Rita Sordelet
Michelle Story
Michelle Tranter
Melissa Wheeler
Joe Wisniewski
Sue Verstynen
CSO staff

CENSOR LIBRORUM
(574) 289-5539 FAX (574) 289-0227
Rev. Michael Heintz, Ph.D. - St. Matthew Cathedral
1701 Miami St., South Bend, IN 46613
Safeguards the authenticity of religious teaching in materials authored or published in the diocese.

CHANCERY
(260) 422-4611
1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801 FAX (260) 969-1383
South Bend Chancery: (574) 234-0687
114 W. Wayne St., South Bend, IN 46601 FAX (574) 232-8483

CHARTER FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Safe Environment Coordinator:
(260) 672-1510
Cathie Cicchiello - ccicchiello@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Assistance Coordinator: (260) 744-3682
Mary Glowaski - mglowaski@fw.diocesefwsb.org

Diocesan Review Board
Established to assist the bishop in complying with the requirements of The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and The Essential Norms. Related policies can be found on the diocesan Web site: www.diocesefwsb.org.
Dr. Susan Steibe-Pasalich,
Ph.D. Prof. Patricia O’Hara, Esq.
Nancy Cavadini, M.A.
Ann Firth, Esq.
Lisa Everett
Dr. Kevin Murphy
Prof. Joseph Incandela, Ph.D.
Judge Thomas Ryan
Rev. Michael Heintz, Ph.D.
Promoter of Justice: Rev. Bruce Piechocki, JCL

CONSULTORS
The official advisers of the bishop in matters of diocesan administration.
Rev. Robert Schulte
Rev. Bruce Piechocki, JCL
Rev. Mark Gurtner
Rev. Daniel Scheidt
Rev. Michael Heintz, Ph.D.
Rev. Derrick Sneyd
Msgr. J. William Lester
Rev. Thomas Shoemaker
Rev. David Voors

CONTINUING EDUCATION OF THE CLERGY (260) 422-4611
1103 S. Calhoun St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Rev. Robert C. Schulte

COUNCIL OF PRIESTS
Rev. Michael Heintz, Ph.D. - Chairman
Rev. Michael Mathews, CSC
Rev. Derrick Sneyd, Vice Chairman
Rev. Paul McCarthy
Rev. Daniel Scheidt, Secretary
Rev. Bruce Piechocki
Rev. Dominique Carboneau
Rev. Robert Schulte
Rev. John Delaney
Rev. Thomas Shoemaker
Rev. Polycarp Fernando
Rev. Gary Sigler
Rev. Joseph Gaughan
Rev. David Voors
Rev. Mark Gurtner
Rev. Phillip Widmann
Msgr. J. William Lester

DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
(574) 258-6571 FAX (574) 256-2709
1328 West Dragoon Trail, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Organizes and directs the Annual Bishop’s Appeal; implements the Planned Giving/Charitable Estate Planning Program for the Diocese; acts as a resource for stewardship education and capital campaigns for parishes; offers research services for grants/requests to foundations and corporations; provides guidance to diocesan schools for school development; and promotes the Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana.
Director: Harry W. Verhiley - hverhiley@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Admin. Assistant: Carolyn Strutner - cstrutner@fw.diocesefwsb.org
Fort Wayne Office: (260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 423-3382
915 South Clinton, P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Associate Director of Operations:
Kathleen Tebbe - ktebbe@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3310
Director of Planned Giving:
Elisa M. Smith - esmith@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3312
Catholic Community Foundation
of Northeast Indiana Board Members

Bishop John M. D’Arcy
Nick Gray
Rev. Robert C. Schulte
Rev. Mark Gurtner
Msgr. J. William Lester
Dennis Fech
Joseph Ryan
James Fitzpatrick
Elisa Smith
Rev. Ron Rieder, OFM, Cap.
Harry W. Verhiley
Carsten Schmidt
Rev. Anthony Szakaly, CSC, president
Paul Schoenle
Susan Dampeer, secretary
Rev. Thomas Shoemaker
Jeff Boetticher
Carolyn Strutner
Annual Bishop’s Appeal Campaign Committee
Mr. and Mrs. Brian Brady
Mr. and Mrs. Donald McArdle
Mr. and Mrs. John Kenny
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schoenle

DIOCESAN ARCHIVES
(260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 420-6306
915 South Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802

The purpose of the Archives is to collect, preserve, and make available for research the official records of the diocese and those ancillary records which reflect the work of the church within the diocese.
Archivist: Janice Cantrell - jcantrell@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3386

DIOCESAN SERVICES AGENCY
(260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 420-6306 or 1-800-856-4611
915 South Clinton St.,
P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Purchasing: Provides discounted purchasing services for parishes, schools and other institutions.
General Manager: Mary Lou O’Keeffe - mokeeffe@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3313
Property Management: Maintains diocesan car fleet, chancery
related properties and equipment and utility deregulations.
Operations Manager: John Klein Ext. 3370

ECUMENICAL OFFICE, DIOCESAN
(260) 422-4611
Director: Rev. Robert Schulte - rschulte@fw.diocesefwsb.org
South Bend Coordinator: Nancy Cavadini (574) 291-6404
This office seeks to continue to strengthen ties with other Christian religions and to initiate dialogues with specific Christian denominations. The office also helps coordinate ecumenical worship services and foster interfaith dialogue.

FAMILY LIFE, OFFICE OF
(574) 234-0687 FAX (574) 232-8483
114 W. Wayne St., South Bend, IN 46601
Assists the bishop in his pastoral care of marriage and the family and in his promotion of a culture of life. The office coordinates pro-life activities and legislative advocacy in the diocese; provides programs of marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, natural family planning, Christian parenting and education in human sexuality and provides consultation on bioethical issues.
Co-Directors:
Fred Everett - fredeverett@sbcglobal.net
Lisa Everett - lisaanneverett@sbcglobal.net
Assitant Directors for Youth and Young Adult Outreach:
John Sikorski - jkgsikorski@gmail.com
Monica Sikorski - mmsikorski@gmail.com
Assitant Director for Pro-Life and Hispanic Outreach:
Margarita Rodriguez - rubymar222@hotmail.com
Administrative Assistant:
Helen Austgen - haustgen@fw.diocesefwsb.org

FINANCE COUNCIL, DIOCESAN
Bishop John M. D’Arcy, chair
Thomas Blee
Jerome Kearns
Joseph Dahm
Sr. Jane Marie Klein, OSF
Arthur Decio
Alice Kopfer
Richard Doermer
Scott Malpass
James Fitzpatrick
Rev. Robert C. Schulte
Jerry Hammes
Thomas Skiba
Michael Hammes
Vincent Tippmann
Joseph Ryan, Chief Financial Officer

HISPANIC MINISTRY, DIOCESAN OFFICE FOR
This office seeks to strengthen and support the pastoral care of Catholics of Hispanic heritage and help other offices serve the Hispanic community.
Vicar for the Hispanic: Rev. Paul Bueter (574) 267-5842
Director: Enid Roman-DeJesus - enro59@aol.com (574) 259-9994 Ext. 211
1328 W. Dragoon Tr., Mishawaka, IN 46544 FAX (574) 258-6569
Ministry Associate: Lourdes E. Silva - louldy@aol.com Ext. 217
Parishes and Ministers to the Hispanic in the Diocese
Provides services in Spanish to the Latino community.
Angola: St. Anthony of Padua (260) 665-2259
700 W. Maumee St., Angola IN 46703
Rev. Mark Weaver, OFM, Conv.
Bremen: St. Dominic (574) 546-3601
803 W. Bike St., Bremen, IN 46506
Elkhart: St. Vincent de Paul (574) 389-9634
1108 S. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516
Rev. Philip DeVolder, Rev. Mr. Kevin Bauman
Fort Wayne: St. Patrick (260) 744-1450
2120 Harrison St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Rev. Thomas Ascheman, SVD
St. Joseph (260) 432-5113
2213 Brooklyn, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Rev. Timothy Wrozek
Goshen: St. John the Evangelist (574) 534-7554
109 W. Monroe St., Goshen, IN 46526-3957
Rev. Constantino Rocha
LaGrange: St. Joseph (260) 463-3472
P.O. Box 69, LaGrange, IN 46761
Rev. Mark Weaver, OFM, Conv.
Ligonier: St. Patrick (260) 894-4946
300 Ravine Park Drive, Ligonier, IN 46767-1301
Rev. Wilson Corzo
Plymouth: St. Michael (574) 936-4935
612 N. Walnut St., Plymouth, IN 46563
Rev. Eloy Jimenez
South Bend: St. Adalbert (574) 288-5708
2420 W. Huron, South Bend, IN 46619-3395
Rev. Christopher Cox, CSC, Rev. Robert Nogozek, CSC
St. Casimir (574) 287-9551
1308 W. Dunham St., South Bend, IN 46619-3812
Rev. Christopher Cox, CSC, Rev. Robert Nogozek, CSC
Warsaw: Our Lady of Guadalupe (574) 658-9384
225 Gilliam Dr., Warsaw, IN 46580
Rev. Paul R. Bueter, Sr. Joan Hastreiter, SSJ

MARRIAGE TRIBUNAL
Fort Wayne Office: (260) 422-4611
915 S. Clinton St.
P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Judicial Vicar: Rev. Bruce Piechocki - frpiechocki@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3331
Administrative Assistant: Janice Brell Ext. 3343
Advocate: Ellen Becker Ext. 3352
Auditor: Deb Painter Ext. 3342
Auditor: Paula Shoaf Ext. 3391
Advocate: Vicki Ferrier Ext. 3345
Typists: Elaine Fremion, Catherine Smith, Irene Forrest Ext. 3341/3344/3346
South Bend Office: (574) 287-6531 114 W. Wayne St., P.O. Box 1432, South Bend, IN 46624 FAX (574) 287-9391
Office Manager: Diana Heidt
Auditors: Suzanne Daly, Anna Hughes, Debra Hansen
Advocate: Elizabeth Lies
First Court Defender: Monica Kluesner
First Court Judges: Rev. Lawrence Kramer, Rev. Mark Gurtner,
Rev. Francis Chukwuma
Appeal Court Defender: Monica Kluesner
Appeal Court Judges: Rev. Gary Sigler, Rev. Bruce Piechocki

MASTER OF CEREMONIES:
(260) 490-1401 FAX (260) 490-1601
10351 Dawson’s Creek Blvd., Suite E
Fort Wayne, IN 46825-1904
The Master of Ceremonies assists the bishop with episcopal liturgies.
James K. Fitzpatrick - jkfitzpatrick@aol.com

PERMANENT DIACONATE
(574) 234-0687 FAX (574) 232-8483
114 W. Wayne St., South Bend, IN 46601
Director: Mary Szymczak - mszymczak@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 105
Prepares men through screening, discernment and candidacy to enter formal training to serve as permanent deacons for the Diocese.

PERSONNEL BOARD FOR PRIESTS
Rev. Terry Fisher
Rev. William Schooler
Msgr. J. William Lester, PA
Rev. Thomas Shoemaker
Rev. Robert C. Schulte

PONTIFICAL MISSION SOCIETIES
(260) 744-2765 FAX (260) 744-1972
P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
• The Society for the Propagation of the Faith: which supports the church’s world-wide missionary efforts.
• The Holy Childhood Association: which is the children’s missionary aid society — “children helping children.”
• The Society of St. Peter the Apostle: which supports seminarians in their studies for the priesthood.
• The Missionary Union of Priests and Religious: which is the spiritual apostolate which prepares men and women for work in mission fields.
Director: Rev. Phillip Widmann
Holy Childhood Coordinator:
Kathleen Schneider - kayschneider@embarqmail.com (260) 396-2552

RETIRED CLERGY COMMITTEE
Administers the Diocesan Clergy Retirement Plan.
Rev. William Kummer
Msgr. John Suelzer
Msgr. J. William Lester, P.A.
Rev. Phillip Widmann
Rev. Robert C. Schulte
Msgr. James Wolf
Rev. James Seculoff

SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT/EVANGELIZATION
Provides parish-oriented programs of personal renewal and
evangelization for parishioners of all ages.
Fort Wayne Office: (260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 426-3077
915 South Clinton St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46801
Director: Ginny Kohrman - gkohrman@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3349
Associate Director:
Jennifer Kohrman - jenkohrman@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3350
Program Development Coordinator:
Linda Furge - lfurge@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3382
Administrative Assistant:
Mary Worman - mworman@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3369
South Bend Office: (574) 234-0687
114 W. Wayne St., South Bend, IN 46601 FAX (574) 232-8483
Associate Director: Joseph Caudle - jcaudle@fw.diocesefwsb.org

TODAY’S CATHOLIC
(260) 456-2824 or (260) 456-2900 FAX (260) 744-1473
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11169, Fort Wayne, IN 46856
Shipping Address: 915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Today’s Catholic is the official publication of the Diocese of
Fort Wayne-South Bend.
Editor: Tim Johnson - editor@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3373
Assistant Editor: Kay Cozad - kcozad@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3388
Page Designer, Diocesan Web Site Coordinator:
Francie Hogan - fhogan@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3374
Graphics and Advertising Design Director:
Mark Weber - mweber@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3377
Correspondents: Ann Carey, Elmer J. Danch, Michelle Donaghey, Bonnie Elberson, Denise Fedorow, Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC
Business Manager: Kathy Denice - kdenice@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3372
Accounts Receivable: Kathy Voirol - kvoirol@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3375
Circulation: Kathy Voirol - kvoirol@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3375
Sales Representatives:
Fort Wayne — Tess Steffen - sales@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3379
South Bend — Jeanette Simon - jsimon@fw.diocesefwsb.org (574) 234-0687

VOCATION OFFICE
(574) 234-0687 FAX (574) 232-8483
114 W. Wayne St., South Bend, IN 46601
Fosters awareness about religious and priestly vocations, counsels with persons interested in vocations. Recruitment, selection and ongoing preparation of men for the Diocesan priesthood.
Director: Rev. Bernard Galic - bjgalic@earthlink.net
Associate Director: Mary Szymczak - mszymczak@fw.diocesefwsb.org

WORSHIP, OFFICE OF
(260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 423-3382
915 S. Clinton St., Fort Wayne, IN 46802
Assists the bishop in his care for liturgy; provides programs and resources for celebrating liturgy and for the initial and ongoing
formation of liturgical ministers. Is a support and resource for the RCIA, including the coordination of diocesan rites. Assists with liturgical aspects of church renovation and new church building.
Director: Brian MacMichael - bmacmichael@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3336
Admin. Assistant: Karen Fitzpatrick - kfitzpatrick@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3323
Associate for Ministries: Ext. 3303
Terry Broberg-Swangin - tbroberg-swangin@fw.diocesefwsb.org

LITURGICAL COMMISSION, DIOCESAN
Chair: Rev. William Schooler
Rev. Michael Driscol
James Fitzpatrick
Rev. Michael Heintz
Jeremy Hoy
Judy Mockenhaupt
Rev. Peter Rocca, CSC Enid Roman-DeJesus
Steve Warner

ENVIRONMENT AND ARTS COMMITTEE
Oversees church renovation and the design of new worship space.
William Coleman, Jr., AIA
Rev. Mark Gurtner
Sam Jones, AIA
Bro. Dennis Meyers, CSC
Sr. Agnes Marie Regan, OSF
Chris Schenkel

YOUTH MINISTRY AND SPIRITUAL FORMATION, OFFICE OF (260) 422-4611 FAX (260) 483-1881
915 South Clinton St., P.O. Box 390, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
The Office of Youth Ministry exists to serve parishes in developing and strengthening youth ministry programs — built on prayer, the sacraments, catechesis, community and service — with the goal of leading teens to know, love and serve Christ and His church. This office also offers events including the Confirmation Rally, Faithfest, XLT and retreats to bring teens of the diocese together to experience the universal church and celebrate our Catholic faith.
Director: Cindy Black - cblack@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3348
Assistant Director:
Megan Oberhausen - moberhausen@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3385
Admin. Assistant: Mary Worman - mworman@fw.diocesefwsb.org Ext. 3369


HIGH SCHOOLS
FORT WAYNE:

Bishop Dwenger High School 
Web site: www.bishopdwenger.com
bdhs@bishopdwenger.com

Bishop Luers High School
Web site: www.bishopluers.org
mkeefer@bishopluers.org

 
SOUTH BEND:
Saint Joseph's High School 
sbdstjoehs@stjoe.K12.in.us


MISHAWAKA:
Marian High School 

Web site: www.marianhs.org
cmoretti@marianhs.org


COLLEGES
ANCILLA COLLEGE

Web site: www.ancilla.edu

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE - Notre Dame
Web site: www.hcc-nd.edu

SAINT MARY'S COLLEGE - Notre Dame 
Web site: www.saintmarys.edu

UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME
Web site: www.nd.edu

UNIVERSITY OF SAINT FRANCIS
Web site: www.sf.edu
E-mail directory available on web site


GENERALATES AND PROVINCIALATES

Convent Ancilla Domini
Web site: www.poorhandmaids.org

Catherine Kasper Life Center:
sjuliah@poorhandmaids.org

Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters - O.L.V.M.
Web site: www.olvm.org

victorynoll@olvm.org



Sisters of the Holy Cross Administrative Offices
Web site: www.cscsisters.org
President: Sister Joy O'Grady, CSC - jogrady@cscsisters.org.

Adrian Dominicans - O.P.
Web site: www.adriansisters.org

Felician Sisters - C.S.S.F.
cssf@felicianslivonia.org

Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart - O.S.F.
Web site: www.fssh.com
Sr. Mary Elizabeth Imler - SMEImler@aol.com
St. Mary Convent, Avilla
stmarynun@fwi.com


Sinsinawa Dominicans - O.P.
Provincial: Sr. Susanne Brodeur, OP - sbrodeurop@aol.com
Sr. Mary Ann Mueninghoff, O.P. - Mueninghoff.1@nd.edu

Sisters of Saint Agnes C.S.A.
Web site: www.csasisters.org
Administration - 
csaadm@csasisters.org


Sisters of Saint Francis of Mary Immaculate - O.S.F.
Sr. Jean Lenz, O.S.F. - jean.lenz.1@nd.edu
Sr. Susan Bruno - susan.bruno.4@nd.edu

Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration - O.S.F. Provincialate
Web site: www.ssfpa.org
Sister.blanche@ssfhs.org
Sister.Patricia@ssfhs.org

Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Third Order of St. Francis - SSJTOSF
Web site: www.ssj-tosf.org

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, P.H.J.C.- Marian Convent:
marianconvent@juno.com

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Providence Center


 


 

Sites and services outside of our diocese

The Vatican: http://www.vatican.va/index

Daily news from the Vatican: http://www.zenit.org/english

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org

The Indiana Catholic Conference - ICC: http://www.indianacc.org

Diocese of Lafayette: http://www.dioceseoflafayette.org

Diocese of Evansville: http://www.evansville-diocese.org

Diocese of Gary: http://www.dcgary.org

Archdiocese of Indianapolis: http://www.archindy.org 

Everything Catholic - the definitive source for our faith
http://www.everythingcatholic.com

Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center: http://www.SJmed.com

Lindenwood Retreat Center: http://www.lindenwood.org

Our Sunday Visitor: National weekly newspaper and book publisher addressing issues concerning Catholics today. http://www.osv.com

IPCUM
Indiana Partners for Christian Unity and Mission
http://www.IPCUM.org

IPFW history department on the 
DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND

Apostolate for Family Consecration/Familyland Television Network
http://www.familyland.org

Notre Dame Step program
http://step.nd.edu 

Medical Missionaries of Mary
www.mmmusa.org

Beginning Experience
http://www.beginningexperience.org

Active Parishioner
ActiveParishioner.com

Sacred Space - Daily prayer online from the Irish Jesuits:
http://www.jesuit.ie/prayer

 

The links to other web pages provided here are solely for the user's convenience. 
The parish and Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend assumes no responsibility for, nor does it necessarily endorse,
  these websites, their content, or their sponsoring organizations.
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The Diocese of Fort Wayne - South Bend