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Allow Jesus to Transfigure Our Lives, How We See Others

Second Sunday of Lent The Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first reading. Often, Genesis is associated with its creation narratives. Much else is included in Genesis. […]

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Bishop Implores Nursing Students to Fully Live Their Faith

Just before the Liturgy of the Word, incense being used in the Holy Spirit Chapel at LeMans Hall at Saint Mary’s College triggered loud smoke alarms, emptying the dorm of […]

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Around the Diocese: February 25, 2024

Diocesan Schools Honored for Strong IREAD Scores On Thursday, February 15, 14 schools of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend were honored by state leaders for having scores of 95 […]

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Deacon Urges Servus Omnium Crowd to ‘Cry Out to God’

After a three-year hiatus, the annual Servus Omnium Lecture returned to the University of Saint Francis Performing Arts Center in downtown Fort Wayne on February 13, where attendees began Fat […]

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News Briefs: February 25, 2024

Dates for Second Synod Assembly Announced VATICAN CITY (CNS) – The second assembly of the Synod of Bishops on synodality will meet October 2-27 and will be preceded by several […]

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Advocates Shed Light on Benefits of Solar Programs

Although legislation supporting community solar programs will not see the light of day in Indiana this year, advocates gathered at the Statehouse recently to promote this clean energy system that […]

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Elmo and the Challenge of Lent

For two or three days in January, a furry red Muppet’s concern for the well-being of his followers became news, dominating Twitter, now “X,” and sparking discussions from National Public […]

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Let Lent Be Lent

Two items came across my radar screen as we began the holy season of Lent. The first was a short video of a disco rave that took place (I’m not […]

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Lenten Advice from Padre Pio: ‘Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry’

During this Lenten season, many parishes offer the traditional devotion of the Stations of the Cross, which recalls the last hours of the passion of Jesus as he was condemned […]

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Riley Gaines Speaks ‘Biblical Truth’ About Men Competing Against Women

It was standing room only at the event center in South Bend located near the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College on Friday, February 16. The crowd was […]

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Theology on Tap Winter Series Ends with Mass, Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras parties marked the end of the Theology on Tap Winter Series on both ends of the diocese on Tuesday, February 13. Before the party in Fort Wayne, Bishop […]

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Christ Never Forgets He Loves Us

“Remember your compassion, O Lord, and your merciful love, for they are from of old.” Though there are two rich options for the entrance antiphon this Second Sunday of Lent, […]