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Parishes participate in 24 Hours for the Lord
By Kay Cozad Visit the Photo Gallery for more photos from this event. In accord with the universal Church, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend participated in one of the […]
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Thirty years of reconciliation: The Dismas House
By Jennifer Miller SOUTH BEND — It is 6:30 p.m. Everyone at the Dismas House is called to dinner, residents, staff and guests alike. Whoever’s chore it was to set […]
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Around the Diocese: March 13, 2016
Catholic School students explore 1970s American culture FORT WAYNE — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School fifth through eighth graders went back in time to the 1970s with Era Day on […]
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Building Inclusive Parishes continues mission of welcome
By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — As the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend works to address the needs of all its faithful, a grassroots movement based in Fort Wayne seeks […]
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Connecting communities at the Logan Center in South Bend
By Jennifer Miller SOUTH BEND — The Logan Center, a place for opportunity and resources for people with disabilities, has had volunteers since it’s inception in 1950. In fact they […]
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Playing in the CYO is more than just about winning
By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — With the regular season in the books and the tournament championship all wrapped up for another year, the matchup between St. Rose-St. Louis and St. Aloysius on […]
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Bishop reflects on Pope Francis and Catholic teaching on the economy
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades presented this talk at the Catholic Business Network event on March 4 in Fort Wayne. Some of the most controversial teachings of Pope Francis have been […]
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State lawmakers pass bill to expand Individual Development Accounts (IDAs)
By Brigid Curtis Ayer INDIANAPOLIS — Hoosier lawmakers passed legislation to assist low-income families by expanding a savings plan program called Individual Development Accounts or IDAs. The Indiana Catholic Conference […]
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Sin makes us blind, but confession heals, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Exercise a little courage and go to confession, turn away from selfishness and sin and back to God during the Year of Mercy, […]
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Get thee to a confessional: Pope goes and wants you to as well
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Go to confession. Soon. For Pope Francis, the Year of Mercy is all about sharing the experience of God’s mercy with others. But […]
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Pope tells corrupt benefactors that church doesn't need 'dirty money'
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Speaking out against exploitation and unfair wages for workers, Pope Francis told benefactors to forget about donating money to the church if their […]
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Teen reception of first Communion meant ‘coming home’
By Kay Cozad A number of high school youth from across the diocese have been eagerly preparing to enter the Catholic Church with the reception of the sacraments. They have […]