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2015 in review
Pope’s U.S. visit: Six full days in September and the impact continues WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis’ U.S. visit — Sept. 22-27 — was so full, “each day was like […]
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Christ’s birth can bring peace, hope to suffering world, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christmas is a reminder that through the birth of Christ, hope and peace are possible and that only through His grace can humanity find peaceful solutions […]
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Finding the beautiful mama
A child was found wandering the big, bustling and grey city. She had been separated somehow from her mother. A kind passerby stopped to help the crying child who could […]
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Following the star of Bethlehem leads to ‘land of perfect day’
Feast of the Epiphany of the Lord Mt. 2:1-12 This weekend the Church celebrates the ancient feast of the Epiphany of the Lord, reflecting upon the visit of Magi “from […]
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Around the Diocese: January 3, 2016
Office of Worship posts liturgical trainings FORT WAYNE — The Office of Worship has organized diocesan liturgical trainings on upcoming Saturdays for lectors and extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. There […]
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Bishop Rhoades speaks to chapters of Legatus business leaders
By Corine Erlandson WARSAW — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades encouraged local Catholic business leaders “to really take seriously this Jubilee Year of Mercy.” He quoted Pope Francis who called mercy […]
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The face of the Father’s mercy
The following is the text of the homily of Bishop Rhoades at the Christmas Mass during the Night at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne, on December 24, […]
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Father Patrick McNulty dies
COMBERMERE, ONTARIO, CANADA — Patrick Joseph McNulty, priest of Madonna House Apostolate, died on Dec. 17, at Our Lady of the Visitation-St. Mary’s in Combermere, Ontario, Canada. He was 84. […]
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Christ's birth can bring peace, hope to suffering world, pope says
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christmas is a reminder that through the birth of Christ, hope and peace are possible and that only through his grace can […]
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Families must open home to God or selfishness will reign, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Families need to open their doors to God and his love or they will harbor an individualism that endangers peace and joy, Pope […]
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Pope to Vatican employees: Take care of your marriage, grandparents
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Take care of your marriage and aging parents, play with your kids, and always make peace at the end of the day, Pope […]