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St. Patrick Parish journey of faith endures through a century and a half

ARCOLA — The tones of “Panis Angelicus” rang out over the congregation of St. Patrick Church as parishioners awaited the appearance of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, celebrant of the anniversary […]

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Thomas, Rice defend religious freedom at South Bend rally

By Diane Freeby SOUTH BEND — “Those who do not stand up when their neighbors’ rights are being trampled on will soon find that their own are threatened.” Theresa Thomas […]

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Jane Sandor extends a welcome to those with disabilities

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Helping everyone open the doors of their hearts and the Church is the mantra that Jane Sandor brings to her new role as a […]

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Marian wins state, Saint Joseph finishes as runner-up

By Chuck Freeby INDIANAPOLIS — A year ago, Marian’s girls soccer team lost the state championship game on penalty kicks. The Knights left nothing to chance in 2012. Saturday, Djamel […]

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True disciples live by God’s law of love

31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Mk 12:28b-34 The Book of Deuteronomy is the source of the first reading. One among the first five books of the Bible, Deuteronomy contains for […]

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The special life of a parish priest

I thank God that the first nine years of my priesthood was spent in a large, sprawling parish on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. There were 3,500 families at that […]

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Seminarians evangelize at Ball State University

MUNCIE — A group of seminarians got a head start on the Year of Faith with a mission trip to Ball State University this month. Thirty men traveled to the […]

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The Doctrine of Purgatory

On All Souls’ Day (November 2) and indeed throughout the month of November, we are called in a special way to remember “our brothers and sisters who have fallen asleep […]

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Material progress not enough to make people free, happy, pope says

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The world’s huge technological and scientific progress hasn’t always made people freer or happier, Pope Benedict XVI said. While scientific knowledge and advancements […]

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Podcast: October 28, 2012

This week’s issue covers the canonization of seven saints in Rome, including Kateri Tekakwitha and Marianne Cope. Today’s Catholic has announced the launch of a new lifestyle magazine called Today’s […]

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Pope proclaims seven new saints, including St. Kateri, St. Marianne

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Proclaiming seven new saints — including St. Kateri Tekakwitha and St. Marianne Cope from North America — Pope Benedict XVI said they are examples to the […]

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Today's Catholic Life magazine launches first weekend of November

Today’s Catholic Life, an exciting new lifestyle magazine created by the Secretariat of Communications and staff of Today’s Catholic newspaper, will begin distribution on the first weekend of November. The […]