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Catholic Schools Office Superintendent Marsha Jordan dies
A 40-year veteran of Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Marsha Jordan, passed away Thursday, May 9 at the age of 67. Jordan had battled cancer for […]
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Easter is Church’s greatest feast, ‘solemnity of solemnities,’ says bishop
Morning sun streaming through stained glass illustrated the joy of the Resurrection at St. Francis Xavier Church, Pierceton, on Sunday, as the rural parish celebrated the presence of Bishop Kevin […]
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Catholic schools: The choice that builds a legacy of faith
“Is it in a good school district?” The question was among those that used to be standard for young couples looking to buy a home in a new neighborhood. Even […]
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A look back at 2018 in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
Catholics in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend were witnesses to moments of grace and awe during the past year, reminding us of the Lord’s great power and of His […]
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The annulment process in practice: Mary’s story
Soul-searching. Uncomfortable. Difficult. The words used to describe the annulment process, by people who have gone through it, are gloomy. How could they not be? The process of determining the […]
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Diocesan Review Board member comments on released list
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Donald Schmid, a member of the Review Board of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend since approximately 2006 and former federal prosecutor and Assistant United States […]
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Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to release names of priests who committed sexual abuse
Updated Aug. 21 to include the full text of Bishop’s Rhoades’ statement to the press on Aug. 17. FORT WAYNE, Ind. — August 17, 2018 The Most Reverend Kevin C. […]
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World Refugee Day open house
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend hosted an open house the afternoon of June 20 in observance of World Refugee Day. The event was designed to “bring […]
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Diocese prepares for regional Encuentro
Spanish-speaking Catholic faithful and diocesan representatives from three states will head to the University of Notre Dame next month to refine the singular voice with which they will speak at […]
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Voluntary use of pre-Vatican II obligation growing
Appropriating the chapel veil It wasn’t all that long ago — a little over 50 years — that the Second Vatican Council met to address the relationship between the Catholic […]
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The day a mother’s love changed the world
New book brings together the mysteries, history-altering influences of Our Lady of Guadalupe Resentment. Distrust. Violence. As the Aztec Indians came under the rule of Spanish conquistadors in the early […]
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‘A Catholic Bishop’s Reflection on the Reformation’
In light of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation this year, Protestant denominations worldwide have been reflecting on the events, architects and dogmas of their faith. As part of its […]