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Catholic artist infuses faith into painting
Elegant portraits, flowers and animals painted on various forms of porcelain, such as lamps, vases, framed pieces and other antiques line the walls and fill the shelves of Barbara Bougher’s […]
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Confirmation brings adult Catholics into deeper faith life
Sisters Liliana Loredo, 17, and Fatima Loredo Estrada, 16, parishioners of Holy Family in South Bend, shared their happiness at being able to receive their confirmation. They were among the […]
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Teachers praised for their work at luncheon
Administrators, pastors and Christ the Teacher awardees from Fort Wayne-area Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend were honored at the “You Can Lend A Hand Luncheon” at […]
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Saint Joseph salutatorian credits hard work
Heading to Purdue University in West Lafayette, Saint Joseph High School salutatorian Samuel Thomas, son to Dr. Thomas Varied and Vidhu Thomas, has plans to become a doctor. “I initially […]
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Valedictorian at Saint Joseph grateful
Brendan Gonzales from Mishawaka was named valedictorian of Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, though this was not the only accomplishment he achieved throughout his high school career. In […]
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Students, staff celebrated during pastoral visit
On Tuesday, April 26, Saint Joseph High School in South Bend welcomed Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades during his pastoral visit to the school. After greeting everyone over the intercom, Bishop […]
Diocese
Teacher of 48 years shares the joy of journey
She was 22 years old as a 1969 graduate of Indiana University South Bend. From there, she would go on to devote the next 50-odd years to instilling knowledge and […]
Diocese
Understanding the Easter tomb aids understanding of Resurrection
Throughout the centuries, many have speculated on what Christ’s tomb was like and what happened in the early morning hours of the third day more than 2,000 years ago. What […]
Diocese
Second annual St. Joseph pilgrimage set for April 30
The Year of St. Joseph, a religious initiative declared by Pope Francis, lasted from Dec. 8, 2020, until Dec. 8, 2021, to remember “the 150th anniversary of the declaration of […]
Diocese
Dead-end roads lead police officer to true path
“I was not raised in a particularly religious household,” said Keirsh Cochran, a native of Franklin, Indiana. But as a third-generation law enforcement officer, he was taught to maintain “a strong […]
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Volunteers pack 28,000 meals for Poland
More than 150 men, women and children gathered in St. Vincent de Paul School in Fort Wayne on March 27. There, in association with Project 216, a Christian organization dedicated […]
Diocese
Pueri Cantores make a joyful noise for Annunciation
The Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord falls on March 25, precisely nine months ahead of Christmas, the Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord. This day commemorates when […]