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Jacob Runyon ordained as man of prayer

By Kay Cozad SOUTH BEND — With ordination less than two weeks away, Deacon Jacob Runyon, or Deacon Jake as he’s known, is excited about the upcoming event that will […]

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God’s mercy is everlasting

30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mk 10:46-52 The Book of Jeremiah provides this weekend’s first reading. A few facts about Jeremiah are known from the book itself. He was from […]

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A thinking man’s guide to writing about, cheering for the team

There’s never been a day in the last 28 years that I’ve regretted entering the field of journalism, in particular, sports journalism. Although I’ve been reminded by some boisterous football […]

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The whole Christ comes to us when we receive Communion

About holy Communion: Some history The first time I drank from the chalice and received the most precious blood of the Lord was on Feb. 3, 1957, at the Chapel […]

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Father Kohrman installed at St. Vincent de Paul, Elkhart

By Denise Fedorow ELKHART — Bishop John D’Arcy celebrated Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Elkhart on Sunday, Oct. 18, and installed their new pastor, Father Glenn Kohrman. […]

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Saint Joseph’s High School cellist takes his music to Paris

By Judy Bradford SOUTH BEND — Austin Huntington is a mellow guy, soft-spoken, not a lot of drama. But he can tell you exactly what playing the cello does for […]

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St. Charles new kindergarten facility blessed

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — The steady rain that fell on the morning of Oct. 14 was not enough to dampen the spirits of the students and staff of […]

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Chapel rededicated to honor St. Mother Theodore Guérin

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — It was an anticipated day of rededication. Bishop John M. D’Arcy rededicated the MacDougal Chapel in honor of St. Mother Theodore Guérin on Oct. […]

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Bishops named for Duluth, Pueblo; Providence to get auxiliary bishop

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has named new bishops for the Diocese of Duluth, Minn., and the Diocese of Pueblo, Colo., and has appointed an auxiliary bishop for the […]

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USCCB officials say problems remain in committee-passed health bill

By Nancy Frazier O’Brien WASHINGTON (CNS) — Echoing an earlier letter to members of Congress from three bishops, officials of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops expressed disappointment Oct. 14 […]

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Vatican announces start of dialogue with traditionalist group

By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican announced the start of a long-awaited dialogue aimed at repairing a 21-year break with a group of traditionalist Catholics. The first […]

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Podcast: October 18, 2009

This issue of the Today’s Catholic covers the confirmation rally at Manchester College in North Manchester. Almost 1,000 junior high students attended. The Red Mass was held at the Basilica […]