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Knights Edge Saints in Overtime Win
Once in a blue moon, a highly anticipated sporting event lives up to its billing by delivering unforgettable moments, gritty performances, and a dramatic finish. This year’s football chapter of […]
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St. Therese Celebrates 75 Years of Following the ‘Little Way’
On an October day in 1948, Bishop John F. Noll dedicated a new Catholic church in Waynedale, on the southside of Fort Wayne, named after the French Carmelite nun, St. […]
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USF Opens Academic Year with Mass of the Holy Spirit
Behind the encouragement of Bishop Rhoades and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, nearly 2,000 students have embarked on a new academic year at the University of Saint Francis in […]
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‘It’s Such a Privilege’: Bishop Rhoades Reflects on 40 Years of Priesthood
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades can still vividly recall his own literal and figurative mountaintop experience as a student at Mount Saint Mary’s College, when the Holy Spirit and our Blessed […]
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Beauty Leads Students to Christ at University of Saint Francis Summer Camp
While society continues to inundate the youth of today with its own interpretations of beauty, a group of high schoolers in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is embracing beauty […]
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Saint Joseph High School Girls Tennis, Bellia Finish as State Runner-Ups for Team, Individual Titles
Although a third straight trip to the Girls Tennis State Finals for Saint Joseph High School ended the same way the first two did — with a defeat at the […]
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Kathy Ehinger reflects on 33 Years of ‘Fulfilling and Humbling’ Vocation
For Kathy Ehinger, the call to become a teacher came when she was in 3rd grade. “I was inspired by my teacher, Ms. McKean — she made learning fun,” recalled […]
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Bishop Dwenger Grad Joe Tippmann Selected by New York Jets in NFL Draft
After months of preparation and speculation, Joe Tippmann’s football future is finally clear. Big Joe is headed to the Big Apple. The Bishop Dwenger High School graduate and two-year starter […]
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From the Diocese to the Draft
Joe Tippmann Anchored by Faith, Humility Joe Tippmann came running to the car. The high school sophomore was holding something in his hand, an envelope given to him by then-Bishop […]
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Belt of Truth Podcast Arms Laity to be Informed Spiritual Leaders
It’s tackled topics such as the intersection of faith and politics, the impact of spiritual wounds, and the fight to defend life. It’s featured guests such as Bishop Rhoades and […]
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Bishop Encourages St. Therese Students to ‘Go to Joseph’ on His Feast Day
On a day honoring the patron saint of the Catholic Church, Bishop Rhoades spent his morning showing Catholic youth “the love of God the Father” that was so beautifully modeled […]
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Men Seek to Rekindle the Flame of Christ in Their Hearts at Conference
Even the brightest of fires cannot burn forever. Only those that are properly rekindled will blaze as beacons of light and help dispel the darkness. Fueled by this desire, 750 […]