Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious: I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my victorious right hand. – Isaiah 41:10

These words from Isaiah gives each of us great comfort. In the course of living out our daily vocations, we sometimes encounter difficulty. St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Parish, desires to assist you in your endeavors to grow in deeper holiness. We curated several resources to help individuals and families who are encountering personal or relationship difficulties or suffering from a loss.

If you are in need of further assistance, please do not hesitate to call the parish office to speak with our dedicated staff at 574-282-2308. All information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

Because of our baptismal promises, each Catholic is called to aid with burying the dead and comforting and consoling those who have lost loved ones. We at St. Anthony de Padua Catholic Parish will be here to support you in your time of loss.

In addition to helping with funeral plans, we staff a Parish Bereavement Team, who provides support to parishioners who have suffered a loss as well as several resources on preparing for and dealing with loss. Learn more...

Project Rachel is a ministry offering hope and healing for all those who suffer from the pain of abortion and its aftermath. If you are hurting, know that your church cares and understands. God is loving and forgiving and in His name the Church reaches out to you with compassion and concern. Project Rachel ministers and counsel’s individuals of all religions. If you would like more information, please contact us:
1-855-RACHEL-HOPE
ProjectRachelHope@gmail.com

"I am glad that we are talking about 'homosexual people' because before all else comes the individual person, in his wholeness and dignity. And people should not be defined only by their sexual tendencies: let us not forget that God loves all his creatures and we are destined to receive his infinite love." -Pope Francis

Courage is a spiritual support group founded in 1980 by Terrence Cardinal Cook, then archbishop of New York, to help Catholics who experience same-sex attraction to live holy lives. The apostolate also ministers to families. Learn more about the apostolate and our local chapter...

The Saint Augustine Men’s Group, with chapters in Fort Wayne and South Bend, seeks to free men from the shackles of pornography and sexual sin to live according to God’s plan of chastity. This Catholic lay apostolate gathers to support, encourage and pray for one another through a structure rooted in Catholic teaching. Learn more about the local chapter and how to join a group...