Eric Peat

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Dr. Ray Guarendi Brings Wit, Wisdom to St. Mary in Avilla

With a delivery that fluctuated between deadpan humor and honest counsel, Dr. Ray Guarendi brought every bit of his energetic insights from “The Doctor Is In” radio show to the […]

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Bishop Dwenger Captures Sixth State Gymnastics Title

Kobi Johnson couldn’t believe it. The Bishop Dwenger sophomore had just completed her floor routine at the IHSAA Gymnastics State Finals, a routine she admitted she “hadn’t really been practicing […]

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‘It’s Always Going to Be a Part of Me’

Bishop Dwenger Grad Erin Strzelecki Reflects on All-American Running Career at Notre Dame Bob Sedlmeyer hesitated as he peered down at a young, strong-minded girl in slippers. “Honey, you’re kind […]

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Seminarians Claim Tenth Cupertino Classic

They administer the sacraments to us. They guide us on our faith journeys. They arm us in the battle for our souls. And sometimes, our diocesan priests and seminarians even […]

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Elkhart Knights to Pray 500th Consecutive First Friday Rosary

In the spring of 1983, Benny Wiercioch received an invitation to join the Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 1043 in Elkhart. One of his conditions for joining – which […]

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Priests, Seminarians Prepare for 10th Chapter of Cupertino Classic

What began in 2014 as a friendly game of basketball to build fraternity among clergy has developed into a decade of dazzling the diocese with dribbles, drives, and defense. The […]

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Fortified by Faith, Marian Girls Soccer Claims State Runner-Up

On its way to Carroll Stadium for the Class 2A state championship game in Indianapolis, the Marian High School girls soccer team took a slight detour. Head coach Henry Vu […]

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‘The Ultimate Sendoff’

Luers Grad Ends Career as World Series Champion Throughout the course of his last Major League Baseball season, Kevin Kiermaier pushed through the pain of a tired and aching body […]

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Actor Stirs Record Crowd at Annual Right to Life Banquet

Behind a powerful appeal from actor and pro-life champion Jim Caviezel, the faithful of Northeast Indiana gathered in record numbers to rise up and defend the sanctity of life. Right […]

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Prayer Conference Brings Catholics, Protestants Together as One Body of Christ

“The person of Jesus is the person we’re worshipping, and that’s where our unity comes. We’re not seeking unity, we’re seeking Jesus. And when we’re seeking Jesus, unity is a […]

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Saints Prevail in Battle of the Bishops Defensive Showcase

In a rivalry that has produced so many memorable performances, 2024’s installment of the Battle of the Bishops was just like all the others – hard-fought, gritty, and down-to-the-wire. And […]

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From Bishop Luers to the Big Leagues

With Retirement in Sight, Kevin Kiermaier Reflects on His MLB Career One of the most decorated athletes to hail from a Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend school is calling it […]