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Synod Sojourn: Listening for Simple Whispers of the Spirit

For many Catholics, Pope Francis’ decision to call for a synod on synodality is akin to the boss calling a meeting to discuss meetings – more likely to earn a […]

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Rescued by a Pig: A Turning Point on the Titanic 

A mother understands. From the outside, Edith Rosenbaum was bursting with beauty and promise, 32 and a rising star in fashion. Her job was glamorous, working as a Paris correspondent […]

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Five Reasons Why St. Francis Is a Model of Synodality

Chesterton once wrote, “Newspapers not only deal with news, but they deal with everything as if it were entirely new.” There’s a lot of new talk surrounding synodality. But, insofar […]

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News Briefs: October 1, 2023

Pope Condemns Child Pornography: ‘Criminality Available to Everyone’ VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Child pornography is “criminality available to everyone through their phones,” Pope Francis said while discussing abuse prevention with […]

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In Marseille, Pope Says Welcoming the ‘Stranger’ Is a Global Mandate

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – In a visit of less than 30 hours to Marseille, France, Pope Francis highlighted his key appeals and positions concerning migration and the mandate for people of […]

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On Mission in Maui, Clergy Provide Comfort

By Patrick Downes (OSV News) – A smile. A wave. A hug. A bottle of water. An attentive and compassionate ear. A shoulder to cry on. A prayer. A ministry […]

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Call to Teach Changed Career Plans for St. Pius X Principal

Chris Milliron left his undergraduate time at the University of Notre Dame bound for a Ph.D. program at the University of California San Diego. He quickly learned research work wasn’t […]

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Holy Cross Art Exhibition Honors National Eucharistic Revival

The Eucharist is a moment of thanksgiving to God, making the sacrifice of Christ the Savior present at Mass. Sacred art depicting Christ in the Eucharist – whether hung inside […]

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Priest Assignment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment: Reverend John Santone, CSC to Parochial Administrator, St. Augustine Parish, South Bend

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Obituaries

Rest in Peace: September 24, 2023

Bremen Juan Antonio Fernandez, 57, St. Dominic Bristol Jimmy Boal, 52, St. Mary of the Annunciation Jacquelin Czarnecki, 91, St. Mary of the Annunciation Catherine Weyant, 105, St. Mary of […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, September 25: 10 a.m. – Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Saturday, September 30: 5 p.m. – Ecumenical Prayer Vigil, Saint Peter’s Square, Vatican City Sunday, […]

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Exciting Innovations ‘Bearing Fruit’ in the Natural Family Planning World

Complicated. Unrealistic. Ineffective. These are words sometimes used to describe natural family planning (NFP). Or, at least, they used to be. Now more than ever, NFP is effective, accessible, and […]