Clare Hildebrandt

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Finding Comfort Amid Uncertainty

Miriam’s Blessing Ministry Assists Parents in Navigating Prenatal Diagnoses Imagine a couple newly expecting. They have ultrasound pictures on the refrigerator, and they’ve begun buying baby clothes. Their family is […]

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The Power of Music as Prayer

Catholics Share How Sacred Music Can Lead Us to God In our culture today, we are surrounded by nearly unceasing noise – cellphones ringing, notifications chirping, podcasts playing, TikTok songs […]

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‘Catholic Imagination’ Conference Hosted by de Nicola Center

“It’s truly a transformative experience,” said Margaret McManaway, who serves as senior associate director of the de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture, on bringing the world’s most renowned Catholic […]

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Catholic Veteran Recalls Service: ‘It Was Faith that Held Us Together’

Carl Beckstedt was left speechless during his emotional first visit to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. It was a bittersweet moment for the Vietnam Veteran to recognize friends […]

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Event at St. Jude Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking

“Think back to when you were coming of age,” Cameron Shackelford told the crowd. “You were trying to figure out who you were and, in many situations, wanted to feel […]

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‘Ador168’ Aims to Increase Devotion to the Eucharist

“Familiarity makes our appreciation of things lessen over time,” Deacon Joe Dietz told Today’s Catholic. “People who work at the Louvre in Paris don’t stare at the ‘Mona Lisa’ every […]

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Diocesan Archives Preserves Memories from Past Ages

Exploring the archives of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend feels a bit like time traveling. Boxes upon boxes contain photos of ordinations, baptisms, and holy days from more than […]

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Right to Life of Northeast Indiana Holds Annual Memorial for the Unborn

Last week, a hearse arrived at the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne, carrying within it a casket no larger than a shoebox. The tiny coffin represented the thousands of babies […]

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Friendship with the Saints Celebrated at Annual All-Schools Mass

When attending the All-Schools Mass at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum on Monday, October 7, fourth-grade students wore different clothing than their regular school outfits or uniforms. Religious habits, […]

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Right to Life Banquet Reinvigorates Supporters

Hundreds of pro-life supporters gathered for fellowship, food, and, mainly, to advocate for the unborn at the Right to Life of North Central Indiana’s annual Legacy of Life Fall Banquet. […]

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Catholic Charities Worker Honored for Dedication to Latino Community

FORT WAYNE – Being named “Amiga of the Year” was a pleasant surprise for Luz Ostrognai, an immigration caseworker for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. On […]

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Annual White Mass Brings Together Catholic Medical Professionals

“Jesus is the Divine Physician who not only heals our bodies but came to heal our souls,” Bishop Rhoades said during his homily at the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend’s […]