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'Broader lens' urged for conscience rights issue than marriage debate

By Nate Madden WASHINGTON (CNS) — The issue of conscience rights should be examined “with a much broader lens” than just the marriage debate, said a speaker at a panel […]

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The journey through Lent

There is more to come By Father James Shafer I would imagine that most church-attending Catholics experience Holy Week by participating in Mass on Palm Sunday of the Passion of […]

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Diocesan women’s retreat offers encounter with Jesus

By Kay Cozad Click here for more photos HUNTINGTON — One hundred twenty-five women from around the diocese gathered at St. Felix Catholic Center in Huntington on Saturday, March 21, to […]

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Notre Dame and Holy Cross educators bring knowledge and hope to Westville prisoners

By Christopher Lushis NOTRE DAME — One of the key themes throughout Pope Francis’ pontificate has been a consistent call to reach to the margins of society and demonstrate merciful […]

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St. Jude Eagles’ coach Westendorf retires

By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — After responding to a request for a fifth grade boys’ basketball coach in the St. Jude bulletin, Dave Westendorf and his brother, Jerry, agreed […]

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The Heart of the Liturgical Year

The Easter Triduum: The days of the Easter Triduum are the heart of the liturgical year. The Church invites us to share in the mystery of Christ’s suffering, death, and […]

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Learn, repent and be saved

Palm Sunday Mk 14:1-15:47 This weekend, in a liturgy powerful in its ability to transport us to the momentous events of the first Holy Week, the Church celebrates Palm Sunday. […]

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Pope preaches hope to Naples' unemployed, immigrants, prisoners

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hope is the first act of resistance to evil, Pope Francis told the people of Naples as he pleaded for respect for the […]

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Pope Francis erects Diocese of Nogales, Mexico, just south of U.S.

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis has erected a diocese in northern Mexico, located along the border of Arizona. The Diocese of Nogales is in the northern part of Sonora […]

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Pope Francis calls death penalty 'unacceptable,' urges abolition

By Laura Ieraci VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis came out squarely against the death penalty once again, calling it “unacceptable” regardless of the seriousness of the crime of the […]

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Beauty: Divine Architecture – William Heyer

Theology on Tap – Fort Wayne 2015 Spring Series: Beauty will Save the World William Heyer is an architect with over fifteen years experience building traditional and classical architecture. His […]

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With committees, planning for world meeting, papal visit in higher gear

By Matthew Gambino PHILADELPHIA (CNS) — Organizing for the World Meeting of Families and the visit by Pope Francis to Philadelphia in September has taken a major step forward with […]