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Despite poverty, people of East Africa are happy
Smiths visit Holy Cross missions in East Africa GRANGER — For Jerry and Lillian Smith of Granger, a recent September visit to see Jerry’s brother, Holy Cross Father Tom Smith, […]
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St. Vincent Parish hosts Hispanic youth retreat
ELKHART — The St. Vincent de Paul Parish priests and laity held a Hispanic Youth Retreat at their Elkhart gym facilities on Oct. 22. One hundred fifty youth attended. Throughout […]
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Life-giving power of resurrection is not symbol, but reality, pope says
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christ’s resurrection is not a mere symbol of life and renewal but is the true source of a love that conquers the power […]
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Bishops urge Senate committee to uphold Defense of Marriage Act
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. bishops have urged the Senate Judiciary Committee not to repeal the federal Defense of Marriage Act, known as DOMA, calling it important for human rights […]
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Podcast: November 6, 2011
This week’s issue covers the all-schools Mass in Fort Wayne. Pope Benedict XVI gathered inter-religious leaders in Assisi, Italy. Father Robert Yast died Oct. 30. Bishop Rhoades celebrated a Respect […]
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Beyond ‘I do’
The night before David’s and my wedding, there was a big storm. Winds ripped through the area and blew out the electricity. As my mom was scurrying around, trying to […]
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An invitation to eternal life
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 25:1-13 The Book of Wisdom supplies the first reading for this weekend. The title of the book itself teaches a lesson. As centuries passed, […]
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‘Go and make disciples of all nations’
Bishop Rhoades celebrates Mass with Fort Wayne area Catholic schools More photos from this event can be found in the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — “Go and make disciples of […]
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Just three more weeks
In just three weeks, on the First Sunday of Advent, the beginning of a new liturgical year, we will begin using the long-anticipated new English translation of the Roman Missal. […]
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Father Robert Yast dies at 85
FORT WAYNE — Father Robert A. Yast, retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, who served at several parishes, died Oct. 30. He was 85. Robert Anthony Yast […]
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Prayer is greatest weapon in pro-life movement
Respect Life Mass celebrated at St. Andrew By Kay Cozad More photos from this event can be found in the photo gallery. FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated […]
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All are welcome at the Lord’s table:
Diocese takes a new look at ministering to the disabled By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Catholics come in all shapes and sizes, with myriad abilities and challenges. Many times […]