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Legislation to Protect Children from Online Pornography

At the halfway point of the 2024 legislative session, a bill aimed at restricting minors from accessing online pornography is among the measures gaining momentum at the Statehouse. Senate Bill […]

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Pope Francis Canonizes Argentina’s First Female Saint

VATICAN CITY (CNS) – St. María Antonia de Paz Figueroa, known as Mama Antula, devoted herself completely to helping others experience God’s closeness and compassion, Pope Francis said after he […]

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Bishop Rhoades Forms Diocesan Pastoral Council to Listen, Serve

As members of the newly formed Diocesan Pastoral Council gathered for their first meeting on Saturday, February 10 – the feast day of St. Scholastica – they began by praying with […]

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Black Catholic Spirituality Fully Alive at St. Augustine

Nestled in historic downtown South Bend, Catholics of all backgrounds are invited to celebrate their faith at St. Augustine Parish. The multiracial parish in the African American tradition began with […]

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‘I Get to See the Work God Is Doing in Youth’

Alex Giltner, Saint Francis’ New VP for Catholic Culture, on the Role of Catholic Colleges and the Future of the Church In December, the University of Saint Francis in Fort […]

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Full of Grace Religious Goods: A Store Years in the Making

Opening a Catholic gift store had been a dream of Judy Finkler’s for 15 years. With support from her husband, Mike, that dream finally became real in 2023 with the […]

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Understanding Our Lenten Call to Conversion and Repentance

“The kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the Gospel.” The First Sunday of Lent is upon us, and through the readings and prayers, we dive right […]

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CRS Rice Bowl Program Funds Vital Assistance to Poor

Ahead of the upcoming Lenten season, parishes across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will be participating in the annual Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl Program by distributing the cardboard […]

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Rest in Peace: February 11, 2024

Fort Wayne Joseph Alter, 95, St. Charles Sally Miller, 88, St. Charles Stephen Potosky, 66, St. Charles Suzanne Wyss, 86, St. Charles Nancy Dowling, 64, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Maryellen […]

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We Yearn to Be with Jesus, the Source of Life and Peace

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time The first reading for this weekend comes from the Book of Leviticus. In sequence, Leviticus is the third book in modern translations of the Bible. […]

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Holy Cross School Students Record Songs for Hallow App

In her role as Principal of Holy Cross School in South Bend, Annie Borjas is presented many ideas for student activities, and she doesn’t always say yes. But when musical […]

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Women Urged to Listen for God’s Voice at Ephphatha Retreat

“Do what God tells you to do.” This was the refrain heard throughout the second annual Ephphatha Retreat. The retreat, held at the St. Felix Catholic Center in Huntington, hosted […]