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Lent: A journey of conversion
“Repent, and believe in the gospel.” With these words, Jesus began his public ministry. He calls us to conversion. We hear this call anew every year during the season of […]
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Papal preacher calls for deeper understanding of celibacy
By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — The preacher to the Pontifical Household in the Vatican headlined an impressive lineup of speakers at a Feb. 15-17 symposium at the University of […]
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ICC update
Assisting undocumented college students gain in-state tuition INDIANAPOLIS — Promising young, college students have come to Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) with a problem. The problem: a new state law has […]
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Lent should be time of grace, defeating temptation, pope says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The 40 days of Lent are a time of spiritual renewal in preparation for Easter, but they also are a time to recognize […]
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Myths abound about HHS contraceptive mandate; here are the facts
By Nancy Frazier O’Brien WASHINGTON (CNS) — Exaggerations and outright misrepresentations about the Department of Health and Human Services’ contraceptive mandate have been appearing in White House “fact sheets” and […]
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Ten days in Rome: Ad limina apostolorum
I am writing this column on the plane on my flight home from the ad limina visit in Rome. It is a long day of travel: from Rome to Atlanta, […]
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Podcast: February 26, 2012
This week’s issue talks about Bishop Rhoades return from Rome, reaction to the HHS mandate and more. Listen Now
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Pope creates 22 new cardinals, including three from US, Canada
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI created 22 new cardinals from 13 countries — including three from the United States and Canada — placing red hats on their heads […]
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What a ‘treasure’ the elderly are to the Church
Bishop Rhoades visits Sanctuary at St. Paul’s SOUTH BEND — Over 100 residents of Sanctuary at St. Paul’s senior living community gathered in their chapel for Mass with Bishop Kevin […]
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Retirement? I'm just getting started
Bugert’s retirement ‘far ‘n away’ from boring OSSIAN — “I’m a volunteer kind of guy and not one of those people who sits in an aluminum chair in the driveway […]
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Vulnerability and its place in relationships
Edith Stein conference explores personal and gender failures, gives blueprint for success NOTRE DAME — Presenters delved deeply into human strength and weakness as they pertain to a person’s self […]
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Bishop Rhoades returns rejuvenated from ‘ad limina’ visit to Rome
FORT WAYNE — A travel weary but exuberant Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, who disembarked from his 21-hour trip home from Rome Saturday, Feb. 18, appeared pleased to find a welcome […]