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Doctors’ obstetrics, gynecology practices respect human dignity

By Allison Ciraulo For Dr. David Parker and Dr. Christopher Stroud, the practice of obstetrics and gynecology is a matter of respecting human dignity. As Catholics, this means that they […]

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Program supports healing of divorced Catholics

By Tim Johnson Divorced Catholics of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend are finding hope in their journey through the Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide program. Sessions began in September and […]

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Bishop Rhoades leads pro-life rosary to begin National Respect for Life Month

By Chris Lushis SOUTH BEND — To commence Respect Life Month, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades led over 200 participants in a Rosary for Life outside the South Bend abortion clinic […]

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Court declines to review rulings overturning same-sex marriage bans

By Patricia Zapor WASHINGTON (CNS) — Rulings that overturned state bans on same-sex marriage in five states will be allowed to take effect, after the Supreme Court Oct. 6 declined […]

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Synod members called to seek unity in diversity, cardinal says

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Greek root of the word “synod” means “to walk together,” which is exactly what bishops and other members of the Synod of […]

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On eve of family synod, pope prays for ‘open and fraternal’ debate

By Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Hours before opening a Synod of Bishops whose members have already started a public debate over Catholic teaching on marriage and sexuality, […]

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Cardinal says synod will have open discussion, even on sensitive topics

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “freedom of expression” that characterized preparations for the Synod of Bishops on the family — especially in responses to a Vatican questionnaire […]

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Pope: Tiny voice in your head? Don't ignore it; it's a guardian angel

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Guardian angels are not the stuff of fantasy; they are really present as wise travel companions helping people navigate life’s journey, Pope Francis […]

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Pope: Use gifts to benefit church, not create division, envy, annoyance

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Everyone has a special gift to offer the whole church, just make sure it is used to serve everyone and not to puff […]

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Evidence collected for Father Tolton's sainthood cause heads to Vatican

By Michelle Martin CHICAGO (CNS) — With prayers, songs and sealing wax, Cardinal Francis E. George of Chicago formally closed the investigation into the life and virtues of Father Augustus […]

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TCN: October 5, 2014

This week’s issue answers some questions pertaining to the extraordinary synod of bishops, which opens Oct. 5 in Vatican City. The Red Mass was celebrated Sept. 24 in Fort Wayne […]

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Judge, deacon encourages balance of faith, profession

FORT WAYNE — Following an ancient custom dating back to the 13th century, attorneys, law professors, high ranking government officials, guests and others who work in the legal field, gathered […]