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The tomb is empty: Alleluia!

A stained glass window at St. Adalbert Church, South Bend, depicts Christ’s rising from the dead. Because of our Savior’s victory over death and sin, our belief in the promises […]

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Palm Sunday celebrations across the diocese

‘May we all give honor and praise to our king’ By Trish Linner Click here for more photos from St. Matthew Cathedral, St. Jude, Fort Wayne and St. Pius X, […]

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Palm Sunday Prayer for the Martyrs

By Jennifer Miller On Palm Sunday evening, the Community of Sant’Egidio and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades led a Prayer for the Martyrs at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend. The powerful […]

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High school summer theological conferences announced

By Trish Linner The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is home to several Catholic colleges and universities. This summer, each of them will offer high school students the opportunity to […]

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Around the Diocese: April 16, 2017

St. Vincent de Paul Society fundraising event April 19 SOUTH BEND — The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County 2017 Legacy Dinner and Vinnie’s Runway will take […]

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Ten signs of a safe program for children and youth

During the school year, religious education, sports and recreation programs fill the days of students. In fact, during those nine or so months of the year, children spend as much […]

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Divine Mercy novena begins on Good Friday

The devotion of the Divine Mercy novena is prayed between Good Friday and the Sunday of Divine Mercy, the Sunday following Easter, for the mercy of a good life and […]

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In MY diocese: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton and St. Patrick, Arcola spotlighted

St. Patrick, Arcola St. Elizabeth Ann Seton: ‘What a wonderful place to call home’ By Mariam Schmitz In 1988, as the population of southwest Allen County continued to grow, Bishop […]

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St. Patrick, Arcola: Dedicated to the Catholic faith, parish and community

By Ron Busch A few miles west of Fort Wayne, one finds the small village of Arcola. Although Arcola is only home to around 100 homes, the small community boasts […]

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Indiana General Assembly tweaks ‘baby box’ law

By Brigid Curtis Ayer  INDIANAPOLIS — A bill to ensure safety for newborns deposited into “baby boxes” cleared a final hurdle April 3, when it passed the Indiana House 92-4. […]

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Egypt attacks won’t stop pope’s visit for peace, says Vatican official

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Despite recent and repeated terrorist attacks against Egypt’s minority Christian communities, Pope Francis will not cancel his visit to Egypt. “The pope’s trip […]

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God has unlocked for us the path to eternity

By Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Easter is the Church’s greatest feast. It is the day when we celebrate the crowning truth of our faith, the Resurrection of the Lord. We […]