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On March 14, The Light is ON for you
Going to confession intimidates most, if not all, of us at some point or another. There’s something truly painful about confronting ourselves and our sins honestly, and the sacrament of […]
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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 […]