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Deacon Zachary Barry brings trusting, open spirit to Priesthood

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Deacon Zak Barry has been preparing for the day of his Ordination to the Priesthood for many years with prayer and study. But he […]

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In Bethlehem, near site of Christ's birth, pope speaks out for children

By Francis X. Rocca and Judith Sudilovsky BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) — Celebrating Mass a few steps from the spot traditionally believed to the birthplace of Jesus, Pope Francis said […]

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Three deacons ordained

By Tim Johnson For more photos visit the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — Three diocesan seminarians — Matthew Soberalski, William Meininger and Jonathan Norton — were ordained to the diaconate […]

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Pope, arriving in Holy Land, calls for religious freedom in Middle East

By Francis X. Rocca AMMAN, Jordan (CNS) — Pope Francis began a densely packed visit to the Holy Land with a call for religious freedom in the Middle East, including […]

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Franciscans make history as they establish new province

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — The Provincial Chapter of the Franciscan Friars Conventual of the eastern United States convened in Buffalo, N.Y., May 5-9. Held every four years, the Provincial Chapter […]

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Memorial Day doesn't stand out for those who never forget the fallen

By Carol Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Memorial Day, the traditional kickoff of summer marked by family getaways, cookouts, picnics and parades, also includes somber events the day was created for […]

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Mark Kirzeder appointed Marian High School principal

By Tim Johnson MISHAWAKA — Mark Kirzeder has been appointed by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as the principal of Marian High School effective July 1. Kirzeder has been the assistant […]

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Destroying creation is destroying a gift of God, pope says at audience

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Polluting or destroying the environment is like telling God one does not like what he created and proclaimed to be good, Pope Francis […]

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Pope says his Holy Land trip will be 'strictly religious'

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Asking prayers for his May 24-26 trip to the Holy Land, Pope Francis said his visit to Jordan, Israel and the Palestinian territories […]

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Father Michael Gaitley explains importance of Marian Consecration

WARSAW — Congregation of Marians of the Immaculate Conception priest Father Michael Gaitley, a prominent author, theologian and retreat leader best known for his book “33 Days to Morning Glory,” […]

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The Third Option builds better marriages

FORT WAYNE — Four Fort Wayne parishes — Our Lady of Good Hope, St. Charles Borromeo, St. Jude and St. Vincent de Paul — have combined efforts to offer a […]

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Redeemer Radio buys Michiana FM station

SOUTH BEND — Redeemer Radio, a nonprofit Catholic Radio apostolate in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement to purchase […]