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Compiled by Brandon A. Evans Diocese of Evansville Brother of Evansville priests: Father Paul Etienne is named bishop of Cheyenne, Wyoming By Mary Ann Hughes (Message staff writer) There was […]
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Samaritan’s Feet reminds students to wash the feet of a child
FORT WAYNE — The sound of students’ feet echoing through the hallways as they entered the gym and climbed the bleachers was especially poignant during a recent assembly at Bishop […]
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Book of the Month
This month’s featured selection: “My Life with the Saints” by James Martin, SJ Reviewed by Kathy Denice Today’s Catholic book club choice this month is “My Life With the Saints,” […]
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Office of Worship answers questions concerning funerals
Are there diocesan rules about funerals? Yes, please consult the Web site of the Office of Worship (www.diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-offices/worship-office/diocesan-guidelines-norms) for our diocesan guidelines on funerals and liturgies with cremated remains, including […]
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The importance of the Catholic funeral Mass
By Karen Clifford Death is a subject most people don’t usually wish to talk about. But communicating final wishes to loved ones is vital. Father Michael Heintz, rector of St. […]
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A sacrifice for community
By Lisa Kochanowski SOUTH BEND — “We have a long way to go before we can call the world a body of Christ,” said Chris Culver recently, and it is […]
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Pope appoints pastor to be auxiliary bishop for Diocese of Joliet
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has appointed Father Joseph M. Siegel, a pastor in Elmhurst, Ill., to be an auxiliary bishop for the Diocese of Joliet, Ill. The appointment […]
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Pope calls for more attentive, prayerful listening to Gospel readings
By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI invited all Catholics to listen more carefully and prayerfully to the Gospel readings, especially during Sunday Mass, and to set […]
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New translation a 'fresh opportunity' to renew liturgy, bishop says
By Brian T. Olszewski ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (CNS) — The latest English translation of the revised order of the Mass in the Roman Missal is not expected to be officially […]
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Pope establishes structure for Anglicans uniting with Rome
By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has established a special structure for Anglicans who want to be in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church while […]
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Podcast: October 25, 2009
This week’s Today’s Catholic covers the rededication Mass of the MacDougal Chapel in honor of St. Mother Theodore Guérin. Bishop D’Arcy will ordain Deacons Fernando Jimenez and Jacob Runyon to […]
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Pope appoints Indiana pastor to head Diocese of Cheyenne
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Father Paul D. Etienne, a pastor in the Indianapolis Archdiocese, as the new bishop of Cheyenne, Wyo. The appointment was announced Oct. […]