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Diocese announces plans for 2015 World Meeting of Families

By Fred and Lisa Everett As we have reported previously, World Meeting of Families events will be taking place in downtown Philadelphia, Sept. 22-27. Phase 1 begins mid-day Tuesday, Sept. […]

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Casey Miller appointed superintendent of Catholic Cemetery

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Charles J. Miller has recently been appointed superintendent of Catholic Cemetery and will begin his mission there on Jan. 5. Miller, known to friends […]

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Indiana non-public schools make accounting reconciliations to state for Indiana Choice Scholarships

By Brigid Curtis Ayer INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Non-Public Schools Association (INPEA) and the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) announced on Dec. 17 the completion of a statewide self-review of tuition […]

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Long-time musician still plays with a passion

FORT WAYNE — Life-long musician Margaret Freiburger says, “I’ve always had a sincere, deep love for music.” Although music has been, in Margaret’s words, “more of a hobby than a […]

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Embrace, be amazed by God's great gift of children, pope says

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Becoming a mother or father is a gift from God, but women and men have a duty to embrace that gift and be […]

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On Christmas, pope urges people to hear the cry of suffering children

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The crying of Baby Jesus is not the only cry people should hear on Christmas; many children around the world are crying because […]

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Pope: Don't miss Christ this Christmas; take time, be ready, let him in

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God is knocking to come into people’s lives, so be attentive, humble and courageous to let him in, Pope Francis said. “When we […]

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Pope Names Indianapolis Auxiliary Bishop Christopher Coyne As Bishop Of Burlington, Vermont

WASHINGTON—Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Christopher J. Coyne of Indianapolis, 56, as bishop of Burlington, Vermont. The appointment was publicized in Washington, December 22 by Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, […]

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Pope: Tree, creche inspire everyone, even nonbelievers, to love, share

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God did not come to the world with arrogance to impose his might; he offered his powerful love through a fragile child, Pope […]

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Pope Francis credited for urging U.S., Cuba to normalize relations

By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Francis personally appealed to President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro this year to encourage both leaders to normalize diplomatic relations, a […]

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Opening series of talks on the family, pope extols Mary, St. Joseph

By Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At his last weekly public audience of 2014, Pope Francis started a series of talks on the family with a reflection on […]

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TCN: December 21, 2014

This week’s issue is our Christmas issue. Father Robert Traub, the diocese’s most senior priest, died Dec. 13. He was 101. Bishop Rhoades column is Joy to the world. The […]