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A different kind of ABCs
By Carolyn Woo I recently had the privilege to deliver commencement speeches at a few Catholic universities and colleges. Humbled by the fact that few people remember what their commencement […]
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Value, and necessity, of petitionary prayer
The Human Condition: By Msgr. Michael Heintz In the tenth chapter of St. Mark’s Gospel, Jesus encounters a blind man called Bartimaeus who sat begging at the roadside. Jesus asks […]
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Slave or free?
Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Luke 9:51-62 The First Book of Kings is the source of this weekend’s first reading. As the names of these two volumes imply, First and […]
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St. Joseph Parish: Growing steadily in LaGrange County
By Denise Fedorow Visit the photo gallery for more. LaGrange — St. Joseph Church in LaGrange has the distinction of being the only Catholic Church in LaGrange County and reportedly […]
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GIVEN 2016: Young women embrace their feminine genius
Our lives are an unmerited gift from God the Father, fashioned in His image and loved into being. God has given us unique gifts to be embraced. We are called […]
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Victory Noll sisters and Saint Anne Communities collaborate in joint mission
By Stephanie A. Patka Look for more photos from this event in the photo gallery. Following a Mass in the Archbishop Noll Chapel in Huntington, Our Lady of Victory Missionary […]
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Around the Diocese: June 26, 2016
St. Aloysius named top ACE school in nation YODER — St. Aloysius School was named the 2016 National ACE (Aeronautics Connections in Education) School of the Year. Henry Kiracofe, […]
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Pope offers prayers for Orlando victims of ‘terrible, absurd violence’
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis offered prayers for the families of the victims of the mass shooting in Orlando, Florida, and expressed hope that people would find ways to […]
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Pope elevates memorial of St. Mary Magdalene to feast day
VATICAN CITY — Recognizing St. Mary Magdalene’s role as the first to witness Christ’s resurrection and as a “true and authentic evangelizer,” Pope Francis raised the July 22 memorial of […]
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Violent persecution and ‘polite’ persecution
The Fortnight for Freedom 2016 began on June 21st and will conclude on July 4th. During these two weeks, the Church in the United States prays for, and reflects on, […]
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New Women's Care Center blessed
By Stephanie A. Patka More photos available in the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — It was standing room only during the Mass that celebrated the blessing of the Chapel of […]
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Msgr. Bernard Galic retires
By Vince LaBarbera For more photos visit the photo gallery. YODER — Following a 5 p.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and approximately 21 concelebrants June 19 at […]