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God offers the gift of life
9th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 7:21-27 The first reading for this weekend is from the Book of Deuteronomy, one of the first five books of the Bible, the Pentateuch, […]
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Annual Bishop’s Appeal
My deep and sincere thanks to all who donated so generously to the 24th Annual Bishop’s Appeal! I am truly amazed at your generosity. We rejoice that this year’s pledges […]
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Middle East leaders discuss popular desire for democracy, equality
By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — The political changes spreading across North Africa and the Middle East show the people’s desire for democracy and equality, said Christian and Muslim leaders, […]
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Strong earthquake puts Diocese of Christchurch 'out of action'
By Michael Otto CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand (CNS) — A devastating midday earthquake Feb. 22 caused at least 75 deaths, seriously damaged the Catholic Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament and put […]
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Podcast: February 27, 2011
This week’s paper covers the first Diocesan Men’s Conference held Feb. 19 in Fort Wayne. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the all-schools Mass for Catholic grade schools last week. Bishop […]
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Tyre first Lebanese town to adopt Christianity
Where is the city of Tyre where St. Paul prayed on the beach? St. Paul was in Patara, an important city in southern ancient Asia Minor (modern Turkey) on his […]
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Who is our master?
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mt 6:24-34 For its first reading this weekend, the Church presents a rather short selection from the final part of the Book of Isaiah. By […]
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Rekindle the Fire
The following is the text of the homily that Bishop Rhoades delivered at the men’s conference on Feb. 19 at the Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne: “Be holy, for I, […]
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Men of the diocese challenged to handle the truth
For more photos of the day visit the photo gallery By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — “You and I are called to be men of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. […]
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Bishop encourages students to spread the Good News
For more photos from the All School Mass click here. Bishop Rhoades celebrates all-schools Mass at Notre Dame NOTRE DAME — In an arena better known for thrilling basketball finishes, […]
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Show choir invitational takes center stage at Bishop Luers High School
By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Long before there was ever a hit-television program, “Glee,” Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne was laying the groundwork for show choir invitationals. […]
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Theology on Tap features Bishop Rhoades
By Trish Linner SOUTH BEND — Bishop Rhoades was the featured speaker as Theology on Tap returned to downtown South Bend on Tuesday evening, Feb. 15. The series is sponsored […]