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Retired Gary priest, Father William Peil, dies
FORT WAYNE — Father William Peil, 88, died on Saturday, July 13. He was a priest of the Diocese of Gary for 59 years and before that for seven years […]
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Charitable Leadership: Pope Francis – Matthew Bunson
Theology on Tap – South Bend 2013 Summer Series: Truth in Charity Matthew Bunson is one of America’s leading authorities on the papacy. He is a Senior Correspondent for Our […]
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Reject sin and turn to God
17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 11:1-13 Again, the Book of Genesis is the source of this weekend’s first reading. It is the story of Sodom and Gomorrah. The story […]
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Four motherhouses of Sisters in our diocese
During the summer and sometimes on other occasions during the year, I enjoy visiting the Sisters and celebrating Mass at the motherhouses of the women’s religious congregations in our diocese. […]
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Native Americans celebrate faith, spirituality at Tekakwitha gathering
By Andy Sparke EL PASO, Texas (CNS) — Nearly 600 Native American Catholics from 37 states joined in the annual Tekakwitha Conference gathering in El Paso July 17-22. Participants from […]
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State of religious freedom in Pakistan considered 'dire'
By Zoey Di Mauro WASHINGTON (CNS) — Panelists at a religious freedom session on Pakistan called for reform of the nation’s laws, calling the situation for minorities dire. In June […]
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Crowds in Rio swarm pope, who wanted to be 'close to the people'
By Francis X. Rocca RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) — Hundreds of thousands of cheering people welcomed Pope Francis to Brazil July 22 as he made the first international trip of […]
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Starting first international visit, pope arrives in Brazil
By Francis X. Rocca RIO DE JANEIRO (CNS) — Pope Francis arrived in Brazil July 22, making the first international trip of his pontificate to his native region of Latin […]
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Preparing for World Youth Day
Pope Francis visits Pope Benedict, asks him to join WYD in prayer By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis paid a personal visit to retired Pope Benedict XVI, […]
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World Youth Day by the numbers: pilgrims, toilets and security patrols
By Lise Alves SAO PAULO (CNS) — As hundreds of thousands of young Catholic pilgrims descend on Brazil, World Youth Day coordinators in Rio de Janeiro are putting the finishing […]
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Texas stiffens abortion restrictions; pro-lifers rally to support bill
By Enedelia J. Obregon AUSTIN, Texas (CNS) — The drama in Texas over abortion that drew national and international attention came to an end for the moment after the state […]
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Be generous givers of mercy, not condemnation, disapproval, pope says
By Catholic News Service CASTEL GANDOLFO, Italy (CNS) — God wants people to be generous and merciful, not full of condemnation toward others, Pope Francis said. God is well aware […]