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The new translation of the Holy Mass:
By Brian MacMichael Final reflection Over the last few months, we have studied the upcoming new English translation of the Roman Missal, which we shall begin using on the First […]
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School Choice: A matter of justice
There has been much debate the past few months concerning proposed legislation in our state that creates a new Choice Scholarship program that allows families to choose a non-public school, […]
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The new translation of the Holy Mass:
The Concluding Rites By Brian MacMichael The Communion Rite, which we examined last week, ends with the Prayer after Communion — the prayer said by the priest after a period […]
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The new translation of the Holy Mass:
The Communion Rite By Brian MacMichael This week, we review the Communion Rite as it appears in the new Roman Missal. Following the people’s “Amen” at the end of the […]
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Podcast: March 6, 2011
This week’s issue announces the success of the 24th Annual Bishop’s Appeal. At $6.2 million, it is the largest amount pledged in history. Pope Benedict XVI provides his Lenten message. […]
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Fasting and abstinence during Lent
Abstinence from eating meat is obligatory for all Catholics 14 years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and all Fridays during Lent. Fasting is obligatory for […]
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Bishop’s Appeal pledges exceed all previous campaigns
With a few individual and parish pledges still forthcoming, the 24th Annual Bishop’s Appeal (ABA) has exceeded all previous campaigns, totaling more than $6.2 million to date. Commenting on these […]
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Teen retreat at Marian High School focuses on the Eucharist
By Trish Linner MISHAWAKA — High school teens from across the diocese gathered at Marian High School for the first diocesan-sponsored “Panis Vitae,” (“I am the Bread of Life”) youth […]
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Holy Cross priests have special devotion to Stations of the Cross
‘Hail the Cross, our only hope’ By Lisa Kochanowski SOUTH BEND — The cross is an integral part of the Priests of Holy Cross communities’ spirituality. The motto of the […]
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Bishop Rhoades celebrates 50th anniversary of Windmoor Study Center
By Lisa Kochanowski SOUTH BEND — Over 50 people of varying ages turned out for the 50th anniversary celebration of Windmoor Study Center recently with a Mass of thanksgiving celebrated […]
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Indiana General Assembly reaches the halfway mark
By Brigid Curtis Ayer INDIANAPOLIS — In spite of a walkout protest by House Democrats over labor and school choice legislation, the Senate passed a bill to improve Indiana’s informed […]
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Saving Sundays: Part two
Sometimes when you throw a little pebble in a pond you get a surprisingly big ripple. That’s what happened with my column last month. I tossed out the rather old […]