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‘The Light is ON for You’: Diocesan-wide opportunity for confession Feb. 28

FORT WAYNE — The Lord is waiting to embrace those who seek reconciliation with Him, which is why a special invitation is extended for everyone to take advantage of “The […]

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Abortion regulation bill passes Senate, moves to House

INDIANAPOLIS — A bill to enhance Indiana’s informed consent law for abortion has passed the Senate and now moves to the House for further consideration, as the Indiana General Assembly […]

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Lenten listening: What do you hear?

There is an ongoing debate in our home on how well my husband can hear. He doesn’t always catch the conversation, particularly so in noisy venues. Sometimes I will loudly […]

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Catholic Schools Week across the diocese

Click here for more photos from the week.

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Finding beauty

Recently, I stopped to chat with a young mother — who shall remain nameless — after Mass. We talked briefly about this and that, but not without a few self-deprecating […]

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Redesigned USCCB website promotes, supports marriage

WASHINGTON — National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day are opportunities “to focus on building a culture of life and love that begins with supporting and promoting marriage and […]

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Dialogue dilemma: Vatican’s China overture sparks controversy

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Vatican efforts to honor those who suffer and die for their faith while trying to negotiate with oppressive regimes to expand religious freedom have been fraught […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, February 11: 10:30 a.m. — TV Mass, South Bend Sunday, February 11: 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Monday, February 12: 6 p.m. — […]

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Truly empowering women?

The biggest news at the Golden Globes this year was not which television series won the most honors. It was Oprah Winfrey’s speech, saying of the “brutally powerful men” in […]

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Waltzing on ice: on crisis and community

When it came time to interview prospective sailors for his expedition across Antarctica, Earnest Shackleton had clear-cut criteria. He had to pick the right men for his journey to the […]

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Luncheons spotlight strengths of Catholic schools

Click here for more Fort Wayne luncheon photos. Click here for more South Bend luncheon photos. Quality Dining Inc. hosted the annual You Can Lend a Hand Luncheons in Fort […]

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Going for God: Vatican invited to Olympic opening ceremony

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — For the first time, the International Olympic Committee has invited a Vatican delegation not only to take part in the opening ceremony of the Winter Games, […]