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Pope Benedict thanks faithful, asks them to pray for next pope
By Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) — At his first public appearance since he announced that he would resign at the end of February, Pope Benedict XVI thanked the […]
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Citing health reasons, Pope Benedict announces he will resign
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Saying he no longer has the strength to exercise ministry over the universal church, Pope Benedict XVI announced Feb. 11 that he would […]
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Creation story isn't science but reveals God's love, pope says
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The biblical account of creation isn’t a textbook for science, Pope Benedict XVI said. Instead, the first chapter of Genesis reveals the fundamental truth about reality: […]
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Proposed rules fall short of meeting bishops' concerns, cardinal says
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The new proposed rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding insurance coverage of contraceptives show movement but fall short of addressing the […]
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Living Out Loud: Witnessing the Faith – Fr. Jacob Runyon
Theology on Tap – South Bend 2013 Winter Series: Living the Faith Today Fr. Jacob Runyon is Associate Pastor of Saint Matthew Cathedral in South Bend and Chaplain for Marian […]
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Podcast: February 10, 2013
In this week’s issue the diocese mourns the death of Bishop John M. D’Arcy, who died on Feb. 3. The sacrament of Reconciliation is highlighted in this week’s paper as […]
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Initiative invites Catholics to Reconciliation
By Tim Johnson Pope Benedict XVI has said “the New Evangelization begins in the confessional.” With the Lenten penitential season approaching, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has designated Wednesday, March 6, […]
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The Light is On For You March 6, 2013 from 6-8 p.m.
Confession schedules across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Fort Wayne area Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1122 S. Clinton St. Confessions available on Mondays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. […]
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St. Thomas the Apostle is Elkhart County’s largest Catholic school
By Denise Fedorow ELKHART — From high academic standards and extracurricular activities to a strong sense of Catholic identity and community, St. Thomas has a lot to offer. The principal, […]
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Bishop celebrates World Marriage Day Mass
BRISTOL — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass for World Marriage Day at St. Mary of the Annunciation in Bristol on Saturday, Feb. 2. “It’s a pleasure to be back […]
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Bishop Rhoades encourages Luers’ Knights to stay close to God
FORT WAYNE — In his three-part homily, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades left students at Fort Wayne’s Bishop Luers High School with some very important thoughts during National Catholic Schools Week […]
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Rest in Peace, Bishop D’Arcy
Bishop John M. D’Arcy dies at 80 FORT WAYNE — Bishop John M. D’Arcy, who served as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend from May 1, […]