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University of Saint Francis marks 125th anniversary with Mass, reception

FORT WAYNE — The University of Saint Francis celebrated its 125th anniversary as an institution of higher learning with a Mass for the solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. […]

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St. André Bessette Guild promotes faith in medicine

SOUTH BEND — Amid a field increasingly void of a respect for the dignity of the human person, the newly founded St. André Bessette Guild of the Catholic Medical Association […]

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St. Pius X School named National Blue Ribbon School

More photos from the event can be found in the photo gallery. GRANGER — In a statement following the all-school Mass Sept. 29, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Marsha Jordan announced […]

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Queen of Peace principal to maintain success

MISHAWAKA — New Queen of Peace School Principal Jill Patrick said her main priority is to continue the success the school has already experienced. “I’ve come into such a well-established […]

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Around the Diocese: Oct. 11, 2015

Redeemer Radio to offer retreat in preparation for Marian Consecration SOUTH BEND — Redeemer Radio in South Bend, in preparation for the Jubilee Year of Mercy and Marian Consecration, will host […]

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Conference explores Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’

By Corine Erlandson  FORT WAYNE — During his recent visit to the U.S., Pope Francis referred to his groundbreaking environmental encyclical “Laudato Si’” numerous times. The University of Saint Francis […]

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Bishop Rhoades celebrates annual Mass for Worldwide Apostolate of Fatima

Visit the photo gallery for more. FORT WAYNE — Following First Saturday devotions, recitation of the rosary and Confessions, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass on Oct. 3 in the […]

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St. Vincent de Paul students learn the story of Fatima

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Sister Angela Coelho, who is a religious sister and a medical doctor from Portugal, took the message of Fatima to the children of St. […]

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Pilgrim makes ‘encounter’ high priority of trip to D.C.

Reflection by Andrew Polaniecki Several months ago when I was enjoying the quiet summer days and before the Francis-in-the-U.S. hype had come across my radar, I received a message from […]

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Vatican says pope's meeting with Kentucky clerk is not endorsement

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ meeting with Kim Davis, the county clerk from Kentucky who was jailed for refusing to issue marriage licenses, does not equate […]

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The simple joy of family

One of the best surprises in the world was last week when my son Michael walked through the door, shocking us all with a 2,500-mile long trip home, just two […]

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All possess equal dignity in God’s eyes

27th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mk 10:2-16 The Book of Genesis is the source of the first reading for this weekend. Among the first five books of the Bible, Genesis […]