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Vatican II did not downplay eucharistic adoration, pope says

By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — A misunderstanding of the Second Vatican Council has led some Catholics to think that eucharistic adoration and Corpus Christi processions are pietistic practices that […]

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Sundays must be a day of rest dedicated to God, family, pope says

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The demands of work can’t bully people out of needed time off, Pope Benedict XVI said. Sunday must be a day of rest […]

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Second federal court acting on challenge to same-sex law

By Catholic News Service SAN FRANCISCO (CNS) — Laws permitting same-sex marriage are destined for the Supreme Court after the second federal court in a week acted on challenges to […]

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Podcast: June 10, 2012

This week’s issue covers the papal visit to Milan, Italy, to attend the World Meeting of Families. The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has been chosen as the 2015 venue. It’s Vacation […]

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Catholic Vacation Bible School is family mission

FORT WAYNE — Sign up for Vacation Bible School is currently underway in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend with parishes preparing to host a fun and faith-filled week for […]

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Deacon Paul Baumgartner dies

SOUTH BEND — Deacon Paul Eugene Baumgartner of South Bend, died on May 24. He was 84. Born in South Bend, on Feb. 8, 1928, Deacon Baumgartner was son of […]

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The Spring All-Diocese Team announced

Here is a link to the All-Diocesan Team for spring sports in the four Diocesan High Schools. Click Here

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Discovering you

Mourning the loss of someone dear is painstaking work. The process can be marked by long days and nights of confusion and heartache, and the questions that bubble up repeatedly […]

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Jesus nourishes with His Body and Blood

Corpus Christi Mark 14:12-16, 22-26 The Book of Exodus is the source of this first reading for the feast of the Body and Body of Christ, or Corpus Christi, as […]

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Valedictory address offers encouragement, inspiration

In last week’s column, I offered congratulations to our recent graduates from our high schools, colleges, and universities. In this week’s column, I am sharing with you the valedictory address […]

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Papal butler's lawyers ask Vatican for house arrest for their client

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The lawyers for Paolo Gabriele have petitioned Vatican magistrates for house arrest for their client, who is accused of illegally […]

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Pope condemns massacre in Syria, urges prayers, dialogue for peace

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI joined the international community in condemning a massacre in Syria, and he called for Christian and Muslim leaders in the […]