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Help earthquake survivors in Ecuador

On April 16, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Ecuador. One of the most powerful in Latin America over the last two decades, it is known to have killed over 400 people […]

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New nuncio to U.S. says he’s ready to listen and learn

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Archbishop Christophe Pierre, the new nuncio to the United States, said he is ready to learn about the Catholic Church in the country […]

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Wuerl: Politically correct ‘choice’ rhetoric hides ugly truth of abortion

By Mark Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — One day after Planned Parenthood’s president, Cecile Richards, spoke at Georgetown University, Washington Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl celebrated a University Mass for Life for […]

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Stewardship — decisions, big and small

By Harry Verhiley  We live in one of the most affluent cultures throughout all of history. No other society has lived as well as we do with all of our […]

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Feast days are guideposts

Sixth Sunday of Easter John 14:23-29 The Acts of the Apostles again provides the first reading for a weekend in the Easter season. As Christianity grew, it not only expanded […]

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Around the Diocese: May 1, 2016

Eagle Scout awarded GRANGER — Gregory Bycraft, 16, of Boy Scout Troop 572, Granger, was honored Saturday, April 16,at Knollwood Country Club. Bycraft earned the Eagle Scout Award while overcoming […]

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Ordinations to the priesthood, diaconate dates announced

Bishop Rhoades will preside over the Mass for the Ordination to the Diaconate on May 21, at 11 a.m. at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. The Diocese of […]

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Sister Mary Bosco: Responding to God’s call

By Jennifer Miller While in second grade, preparing for her first Holy Communion, Sister Mary Bosco remembers first thinking of becoming a religious sister. “We were learning of how He […]

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Following in the footsteps of Father Tom O’Connor

FORT WAYNE — In this Jubilee Year of Mercy proclaimed by Pope Francis, the Ave Maria House exemplifies a corporal work of mercy, the directive to shelter the homeless. Dubbed […]

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Seniors among steadfast group of Vincentians

SOUTH BEND — The vocation of the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society is to follow Christ through service to those in need.  Members, called Vincentians, show their […]

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In Light of God's Mercy – Fr. Tyrell Alles OSB

Theology on Tap – Fort Wayne 2016 Spring Series Fr. Tyrell Alles OSB We have been speaking about Mercy all year, emphasizing the corporal and spiritual works we can do […]

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In MY diocese: Kosciusko County

Other parishes in the county include: St. Francis Xavier Our Lady of Guadalupe Sacred Heart Warsaw St. Martin de Porres By Denise Federow SYRACUSE — St. Martin de Porres Church […]