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25th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 16:1-13 The first reading for this weekend is from the Book of Amos. This prophet, regarded as one of the Minor Prophets, was from […]

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What comes next?

When the subjects of grief and loss come up for discussion, we typically focus on the intense span of time following the death and funeral. We speak of our heartache […]

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St. Elizabeth Parish breaks ground

By Kay Cozad For more photos visit the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, on the southwest side of Fort Wayne, is celebrating its silver jubilee […]

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Jubilarian priests celebrated as ‘fishers of men’

By Mark Weber and Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — The Priesthood anniversaries of 12 priests were recognized Sept. 5 at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the […]

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Roundtable offers common-sense immigration reform

By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — An immigration reform roundtable was held at First Wayne Street Methodist Church in downtown Fort Wayne on Aug. 28 to foster a solutions-focused conversation. […]

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Diocese, St. Rose Parish signs purchase agreement on Monroeville Elementary School building

MONROEVILLE — The centennial dream of St. Joseph Catholic School and St. Rose of Lima Church, Monroeville, has finally been realized. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades signed the purchase agreement with […]

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Harms of pornography discussion at upcoming Oct. 5 conference

FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and nationally recognized experts — Morality in the Media, and RECLAiM Sexual Health — will discuss the harms of pornography, how to protect […]

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Governor, president declare Colorado's flood zone disaster areas

By Catholic News Service DENVER (CNS) — Colorado John W. Hickenlooper declared a state of disaster emergency in response to massive flooding across 15 counties, from south of Colorado Springs […]

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Washington cardinal urges Catholics to create a 'civilization of love'

By Richard Szczepanowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — One day after the tragic shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl celebrated a Mass for consolation and healing in which […]

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Pope: Judging others kills, reflects cowardice in facing own defects

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — People who judge and criticize others are hypocrites and cowards who are unable to face their own defects, Pope Francis said. Gossip, too, […]

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USCCB president: CHA support of health care rules 'less than helpful'

By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops said the Catholic Health Association’s acceptance of rules governing women’s access to contraceptive coverage under […]

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The tale behind symbol of light when Pope Benedict visited ground zero

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — When Pope Benedict XVI visited ground zero in 2008, he knelt alone and prayed inside the cement-walled crater where the World Trade Center […]