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Catholic Charities’ impact during Covid
Families around the world have experienced unexpected and rapid changes during the past two years. During that time, in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Catholic Charities has managed to […]
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Advent: the O Antiphons
Many Catholics find familiarity in singing “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” to herald the new liturgical year, Advent. This is one of the seven “O Antiphons,” which are traditionally sung […]
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Proudly pro-life — Lucy Papaik: ‘God made us to be someone’
For pro-life advocate Lucy Papaik, the words of the prophet Jeremiah have defined her upbringing, her faith convictions and her life’s work: “For I know well the plans I have […]
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Parish invokes protection of St. Gerard in caring for moms and moms-to-be
At Our Lady of Good Hope Church in Fort Wayne, supporting expectant mothers and women who have young children arose naturally from parishioners recognizing the needs of those within the […]
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Melissa Green leads at St. Joseph Grade School, South Bend
Melissa Green was born and raised outside of New York City. “I came to Indiana as a college freshman at the University of Notre Dame,” she explained. It was there […]
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Principal Abigail Stanley welcomed at St. Bernard
For Abigail Stanley, the administrative position of principal at St. Bernard School in Wabash feels like so much more than a job – it’s her home. “I grew up attending […]
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Faithful foundation leads to 37-year ministry
Father Stephen Colchin believes that the longer a priest serves at a parish, the more he is able to deepen his relationship with his parishioners and their families and truly […]
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‘I knew I was in God’s presence’
Bill King never thought much about faith while he was growing up. “I believed in God but didn’t have a strong conviction in a specific religious belief,” he shared. “I […]
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A heart opens to truths of the Catholic Church
Raised as a Christian in an evangelical denomination, Peggy Kastner recalled that, as a young girl, her parents took her and her brother to church on a regular basis. This […]
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The Marriage Course Online — ‘We’re having great conversations after all these years’
In the information age, Catholic married couples sometimes say they feel a sense of isolation and loneliness in their vocation. Although technology has played a pivotal role in the way […]
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Hoosier Knights anticipate Father McGivney beatification
Father Michael McGivney carried the longing for priesthood in his heart as a young man, but temporarily abdicated that plan after learning of his father’s untimely death in 1873. As […]
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Top grads mark beginnings and endings
Bishop Dwenger High School: Valedictorian Christopher Wilkins Bishop Dwenger High School: Salutatorian Tavehon McGarry Marian High School: Valedictorian Mackenzie Mencias Marian High School: Salutatorian Margaret Cook Saint Joseph High School: […]