Paula Lent

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Artist Finds Inspiration in ‘Holy Men and Women’

Through his current art exhibit at Holy Cross College’s St. Joseph Gallery, “Holy Men and Women,” sacred artist Zack Okello reminds us that we are not alone. We exist within […]

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HerMichiana Meets Women in Need ‘Where They Are’

It began as a written directory of community resources that might help a woman with a variety of needs: rental assistance, escape from domestic violence, prenatal care, counseling, parenting classes. […]

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New Mural Makes Pro-Life Statement in South Bend

Having spent her whole life involved in the pro-life movement, Melanie Lyon is keenly aware of the challenges that come with doing countercultural work to extend the Kingdom of God. […]

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South Bend Theology on Tap Focuses on the Beatitudes

“As I opened it up last week, it was helpful to first talk a little bit about that word, ‘blessed,’ and what these beatitudes set us on a path to, […]

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Life in the Spirit Seminar Helps Participants Know God’s Love

Ahead of the convening of the Second Vatican Council in 1962, Pope St. John XXIII prayed that the Holy Spirit would “renew your wonders in this our day, as by […]

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St. Monica Community Gathers for Bibles, Burgers, and Brew

On Wednesday evenings throughout June and July, the community at St. Monica Catholic Church in Mishawaka is holding its annual Bibles, Burgers, and Brew summer series in pastor Father Jason […]

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Holy Cross Sixth Grader Raises Money for Catholic Charities

When the Lord moves your heart with compassion, how do you respond? When sixth-grader Mary Lichon heard that Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend had to let […]

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Hallow Co-Founder Reflects on Journey of Faith

Erich Kerekes, the chief technology officer and co-founder of Hallow, a Catholic prayer and meditation app with 23 million downloads worldwide, is very quick to share anecdotal stories about how […]

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Hearts Set Ablaze at Young Adult Retreat

“Learning to do hope is learning to do the world as it was meant to be done,” Holy Cross Father Gabriel Griggs told those attending the Ablaze Mission Young Adult […]

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The Healing Power of Prayer Is Available if We Seek It

Last fall, St. Thérèse, Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend began offering prayers for healing after all their Masses throughout the first weekend of every month. The response was […]

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Theology on Tap Kicks Off in South Bend, Fort Wayne

Talk on Our Lady of Lourdes Begins Series on Marian Apparitions On Tuesday, February 4, the Catholic young adults of South Bend came out in droves to hear Bishop Rhoades […]

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A Call for Hope and Peace in the New Year

On New Year’s Eve, Catholics filled the pews at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. The evening Mass held special significance: It not only marked the end of 2024 but […]