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Behind closed doors
During a quick trip to the grocery store recently I ran into an acquaintance who had recently lost her husband following a long battle with cancer. After our exchange of […]
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Our Love for Others: Making Sense of Single – Anita Houck
Theology on Tap – South Bend 2012 Winter Series: Love Anita Houck is a professor and chair of the Department of Religious Studies at Saint Mary’s College. She earned a […]
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Podcast: February 12, 2012
This week’s issue offers the Marriage tab for couples who are engaged and married couples as well. Catholics across the diocese gathered at St. Augustine Church in South Bend for […]
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Obama's revised HHS mandate won't solve problems, USCCB president says
By Francis X. Rocca ROME (CNS) — Cardinal-designate Timothy M. Dolan of New York said Feb. 13 that President Barack Obama’s revision to the contraceptive mandate in the health reform […]
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Bishops from Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin begin visits to Vatican
By Francis X. Rocca VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Members of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Region VII — which includes the states of Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin — started […]
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Though prayers may seem unheard, God never abandons people, pope says
By Mary Shovlain VATICAN CITY (CNS) — God is near even though it may seem like he does not hear people’s prayers or has abandoned his flock, Pope Benedict XVI […]
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Jesus alone is source of life and peace
6th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mk 1:40-45 The first reading for this weekend comes from the Book of Leviticus. In sequence, Leviticus is the fourth book in modern translations of […]
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Catholics celebrate African American heritage at SANKOFA
SOUTH BEND — “I’m so glad, Jesus lifted me, singing glory hallelujah, Jesus lifted me.” The lyrics of that hymn led by the University of Notre Dame Voices of Faith Gospel […]
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Catholic Schools Week brings pastoral visit to St. Joseph School
For more photos visit the photo gallery. By Michelle Donaghey SOUTH BEND — Presenting him with a framed picture of the Dream of St. Joseph by the 17th century artist […]
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Bishop Rhoades visits Bishop Dwenger High School
Visit the photo gallery for more photos. FORT WAYNE — “It’s great to be back at Bishop Dwenger High School … it’s perfect,” said Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as he […]
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Catholic educators honored with Light of Learning awards
By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE, SOUTH BEND — “I wish to begin by thanking all of you for your strong support of our Catholic schools. I wish to thank Quality […]
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‘Ad limina’ visit
I am writing this column prior to my departure on February 7th for my first ad limina visit to Rome. Bishop D’Arcy and I will be joining our brother bishops from […]