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Franciscan Center facility commemorates 25 years

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades dedicates new building By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed the newly remodeled Franciscan Center operations building at 1015 East Maple Grove […]

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St. Joseph School dedicated as new central city Catholic school

FORT WAYNE — St. Joseph School formally opened its 2014-2015 school year as a stand-alone central city Catholic elementary school with a special all-school Mass and blessing by Bishop Kevin […]

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Father Chrobot remembered

SOUTH BEND — Father Leonard F. Chrobot, retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has died following a car accident. He was 76. Born one of three children […]

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TCN: September 21, 2014

This issue covers the 50th anniversary Mass of Marian High School in Mishawaka on Sept. 2. Nine priests celebrating jubilees were honored at Mass on Sept. 11. Bishop Rhoades speaks […]

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'It pierced my heart like a knife,' nun says after visit to Iraqis

By Doreen Abi Raad Catholic News Service BEIRUT (CNS) — Sister Marie Claude Naddaf, provincial leader of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd for Lebanon and Syria, is still shaken […]

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Bishop celebrates 50th anniversary Mass at Marian High School

By Christopher Lushis Click here for more photos from the event MISHAWAKA — “Put out into the deep! Do not be afraid to live your faith!” announced Bishop Kevin C. […]

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Pope: Just as God freely offers salvation, don't give hoping to benefit

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians are called to help those who have nothing to give and love those who don’t love back, Pope Francis said. Salvation and […]

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Pope cites 3 lessons from Mary: Be joyful, help others, never give up

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When a mother has a birthday, children send their greetings and love, so make sure to do the same thing on the feast […]

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Pastor says vandalism won't impact relationship with Muslim community

By Sean Gallagher COLUMBUS, Ind. (CNS) — Members of St. Bartholomew Parish and two other Protestant communities in Columbus discovered their church buildings vandalized when they arrived for worship the […]

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Archbishop Sheen's sainthood cause suspended indefinitely

By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — The canonization cause of Archbishop Fulton Sheen has been suspended indefinitely, according to a statement issued Sept. 3 by the Diocese of Peoria, Illinois, […]

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Pope Francis' one-day trip expected to give Albanians hope, healing

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis’ choice of Albania as the destination of his first international trip in Europe reflects his trademark pastoral approach: Head to the […]

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Pope: Iraq's persecuted Christians are true, bold witnesses of Christ

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Iraqi Christians are true and courageous witnesses of Christ’s message of hope, forgiveness and love, Pope Francis said. “The church suffers with you […]