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Fernando Jimenez ordained priest for all God’s people

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — In this Year For Priests, as declared by Pope Benedict XVI, the sanctification of all priests holds special meaning for one young man. Deacon […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]