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Synod groups deliberate on how to support, accompany families
By Junno Arocho Esteves VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican published the third reports of the small working groups of the Synod of Bishops on the family. The following is […]
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TCN: October 25, 2015
This issue covers the canonization of four new saints including including the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux, Louis Martin (1823-1894) and Marie Zelie Guerin Martin. St. Robert Parish in […]
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Vatican spokesman says claims pope has tumor 'entirely unfounded'
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said an Italian newspaper’s claims about the pope’s health were “entirely unfounded.” After checking with the pope […]
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Promises must be made in freedom, honored with sacrifice, says pope
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bring honor back to keeping one’s promises, which must be made in full freedom and kept by making sacrifices, Pope Francis said. The […]
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Canonizing four saints, pope urges people to serve others with joy
Click here for events going on at St. Therese, Little Flower in South Bend. VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis called on people to replace their thirst for power with […]
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St. Robert Bellarmine breaks ground
Father Andrew Curry, right, parishioners and friends of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in North Manchester held the groundbreaking for the new 7,000-foot parish hall addition on Sunday, Oct. 18, following […]
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White Mass panel discusses end-of-life rituals at roundtable
By Bertrand Fitzgerald GRANGER — The roundtable discussion held after the annual White Mass at St. Pius X this Oct. 15 was an unusual glimpse into the understandings of life […]
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Short story sheds light on issue of domestic violence
ROSELLE, Illinois — The crack of a bat on a warm summer’s day is music to the ears of baseball fans, but the cracking sound of a slap across the […]
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Panthers, Crusaders face off for ICCL football semi-final showdown
MISHAWKA — The crisp fall air set the stage for a classic showdown for the St. Anthony Panthers and the Holy Cross Crusaders in the Inter-City Catholic League semi-final. The […]
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CYO coverage for football, volleyball crowns champs
St. Charles, St. Vincent advance to football finals FORT WAYNE — In the first round of Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) football playoff action, two winners advanced to the championship round […]
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Around the Diocese for October 25, 2015
Knights Service Day to be kicked off at Marian High MISHAWAKA — Paqui Kelly addressed the Marian High School student body, along with faculty, staff and parent volunteers as they […]
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Overcoming obstacles: Miscarriage
By Maureen Otremba, MA, and Jim Otremba M.Div., MS, LCSW WASHINGTON (USCCB) — The Rite of Marriage includes three direct questions posed to the couple. The third of these is […]