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Fifty-fifth anniversary of Priestly Ordination
In a few days I will observe 55 years as a priest. The ordination in my seminary in those years took place on Feb. 2, 1957, the day the Church […]
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Diocesan participants at national march take a stand for life
Click here for more photos from Mike Kelly Click here for more photos from the photo gallery. WASHINGTON — In record-breaking numbers, young people from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend poured […]
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South Bend right-to-life marchers encouraged
SOUTH BEND — The struggle to overturn Roe v. Wade and convert the hearts of enough Americans to do it is now entering its 40th year. Total deaths by abortion […]
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St. Joseph School, Monroeville, celebrates 100 years of exemplary education
By Michelle Castleman MONROEVILLE — One hundred years after opening its doors, St. Joseph Catholic School in Monroeville is planning a full year of celebration. The milestone will be marked with […]
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Lawmakers propose expanding school choice eligibility to students currently attending non-public schools
INDIANAPOLIS — It could be a dream come true for Catholic school families — access to the choice scholarship program, also known as a state-funded voucher. Three state lawmakers are […]
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Father Tom O’Connor 2012 Light of Christ
Encouraging next generation of servant leaders FORT WAYNE — St. Mary Catholic Church in Fort Wayne, in cooperation with the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is now accepting nominations for […]
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Consecrated life means living for God, others, pope says at audience
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Consecrated life entails giving oneself completely to God and living for others, Pope Benedict XVI said. Speaking at his weekly general audience Jan. […]
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HHS delays, but does not change, rule on contraceptive coverage
By Nancy Frazier O’Brien WASHINGTON (CNS) — Although Catholic leaders vowed to fight on, the Obama administration has turned down repeated requests from Catholic bishops, hospitals, schools and charitable organizations […]
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Poll indicates strong majority of Americans OK abortion restrictions
WASHINGTON (CNS) — A poll taken for the Knights of Columbus and Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., indicates a strong majority of Americans continue to want restrictions on abortion. According […]
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T-shirts, balloons and banners proclaim pro-life crowd's convictions
By Julie Asher WASHINGTON (CNS) — Mark Hosbein stood on the corner of a busy Washington intersection under the steady rain Jan. 23 with a small duffle bag at his […]
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What is Love? – John Cavadini
Theology on Tap – South Bend 2012 Winter Series: Love John Cavadini is a professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, having served as Chair of the Department from […]
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'Ad limina' visit is occasion to reaffirm bond with pope, cardinal says
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bishops make their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican to report on how well they have cared for their faithful, but also to […]