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‘Nothing is too good for the glory of God’
Rich 125-year history of Basilica of the Sacred Heart celebrated By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — On Aug. 15, 1888, dignitaries from all over the country gathered at the University of […]
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Theology on Tap: Bishop Rhoades speaks on same-sex marriage
Click here to listen to the talk. Speech of Bishop Rhoades on same-sex marriage and relationships I have been asked to speak tonight about so-called same-sex marriage as well as […]
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Canonization date for John Paul II, John XXIII to be known in September
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis will host a meeting of cardinals Sept. 30 to formally approve the canonization of Blesseds John Paul II and John XXIII; […]
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Catholic, Orthodox leaders in Egypt say army is fighting terrorism
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Speaking on behalf of Catholics in Egypt, Coptic Catholic Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac Sedrak said the violence and unrest in his country are “not […]
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Nun vs. nun? Two convents' CDs vie for spot atop Billboard charts
By Mark Pattison WASHINGTON (CNS) — It’s not exactly the Beatles vs. the Rolling Stones, but just as those two bands shook up the pop charts nearly a half-century ago, […]
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Pope says Mary is always near, helping the church face its trials
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Mary, the mother of Jesus and mother of the church, already is in glory in heaven, but she is always with the church […]
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Celebrating our deacons
By Trish Linner SOUTH BEND — With over 100 family, friends and faithful in attendance, the deacons of the Diocese of Fort Wayne- South Bend were honored with an anniversary […]
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Charitable Defense: Apologetics – Peter Kilpatrick
Theology on Tap – South Bend 2013 Summer Series: Truth in Charity Peter Kilpatrick is Dean of Engineering at the University of Notre Dame, where he also serves as professor […]
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Diocese identifies 'mystery' priest at scene of accident in Missouri
By Jennifer Brinker ST. LOUIS (CNS) — The identity of a “mystery” priest who prayed with a young woman at the scene of an accident in central Missouri has been […]
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Detroit's bankruptcy seen as chance for city to become livable again
By Dennis Sadowski WASHINGTON (CNS) — The bankruptcy of Detroit does not mean the city is dead, said Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron. Residents and political leaders certainly are challenged and […]
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Pope to parents: Teach your children to respect, defend human life
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Respect for human life from conception until natural death is something children must be taught, not mainly with words, but by the example […]
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Pope asks people to consider what they desire most
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Yearning and loving give people the strength to move forward and overcome obstacles, but Christians must ask themselves what really is their hearts’ […]