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Shepherds united
Priests, religious, pastors and ministers throughout the Fort Wayne region recently announced a coalition called Shepherds United. The clergy held a press conference on Jan. 9 at the Allen County […]
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Ecumenical evening prayer service celebrates Worldwide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
SOUTH BEND — An ecumenical evening prayer service during the Worldwide Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in January 2013 will take place on Tuesday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at […]
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Bishop Rhoades baptizes two infants at St. Matthew Cathedral
By Tim Johnson SOUTH BEND — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades marked the feast of the Baptism of the Lord by baptizing two children during the celebration of Mass at St. […]
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Numbers swell at Elkhart Rally for Life and march
By Denise Federow ELKHART — They came from all over Elkhart County — Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Millersburg and more — to rally together in support for life and the end […]
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Roe v. Wade turns 40:
A look at the legacy of legal abortion By Lisa Everett January 22 will mark the 40th anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which along with […]
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Being with God is our destiny
2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Jn 2:1-11 When this third section of Isaiah was written, the Hebrew people had just emerged from a terrible period in their history. Their homeland, […]
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Collective grief
Our nation was once again knocked to its collective knees recently with the horrifying events that took place on Dec. 14, 2012, at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. […]
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Catholics called to political action beyond voting booth
INDIANAPOLIS — “A new year, a new governor, and a Republican supermajority in the Indiana General Assembly bring another opportunity for Catholics to engage in the political process,” said Indiana […]
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Praying for Bishop D’Arcy and Our Blessed Mother’s intercession
Thank you to all of the faithful who have been praying and continue to pray for Bishop D’Arcy as he continues to undergo treatment for the rare form of cancer […]
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Update from Bishop D'Arcy
January 9, 2013 I want to give all my beloved friends in the Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese an update. I am receiving excellent care. I met this morning with my […]
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Podcast: January 13, 2013
This week’s issue updates readers about ARISE Together In Christ in preparation for the Lenten series. Sign ups will fall in mid to late January at parishes across the diocese. […]
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Christmas is time for awe, giving oneself to others, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Since everyone experiences joy at receiving a gift that comes from the heart, Christians should be in absolute awe at Christmastime when they […]