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Neighboring Parishes Merge to Form St. Patrick-St. Hedwig Parish

On Thursday, August 22, Bishop Rhoades officially merged two historic South Bend parishes into one to create the new St. Patrick-St. Hedwig Parish, according to an official decree. “The pastor […]

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Congress Experience Inspires Diocesan Seminarians from Nigeria to Serve Christ

On the opening morning of the National Eucharistic Congress, as tens of thousands of Catholics congregated inside Lucas Oil Stadium, hundreds of members of the clergy – and those training […]

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Local Pilgrims Share Stories of Celebrating Our Eucharistic Lord in Indianapolis

Perched atop the steps of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, with the city’s iconic limestone landmark stretching toward heaven behind them, Father Mark Hellinger […]

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‘There’s too Much Momentum – It Can’t Stop here’

Jason Shanks Discusses the Past, Present, and Future of Catholic Revival in the United States Since the earliest days of the National Eucharistic Revival, Jason Shanks and other Catholic leaders […]

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Bishop Rhoades: Excited for the Congress, but Work Remains

In November of 2021, during the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Fall Assembly, two seeds were planted that are continuing to produce much fruit for the U.S. Church. First, the […]

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After 17 Years, Father Enemali ‘Grateful’ for Serving Diocese

Father Mark Enemali was 12 years old when he first felt the Holy Spirit tug on his heart. During elementary school in his hometown of Ankpa, in central Nigeria, he […]

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Bocce Tournament Raises Funds, Awareness

The Catholic Community Foundation literally kept the Bocce Ball rolling with the annual tournament to benefit the many charitable endowments held by the foundation on Thursday, June 13, at the […]

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Fathers Called to Mirror Love of God the Father

“Every family needs a father.” In his plainspoken way, Pope Francis summed up the Church’s teaching on fatherhood in five simple words spoken during one of a series of catechetical […]

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Richey Inaugurated as 11th President of the University of Saint Francis

On Friday, June 7, the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dr. Lance Richey was inaugurated as the 11th president of the University of Saint Francis during a ceremony […]

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‘A Testament to the Power of Faith and Perseverance’

At Event Aimed to Support Diocesan Seminarians, Stanley Amuchaka Shares His Powerful Vocation Story Even before he converted to the faith, Stanley Amuchaka was fascinated by Catholic priests – and […]

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Catholic Community Foundation’s New CEO Eager to Help Families Leave Lasting Legacy

Earlier this year, the Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana announced that Mackenzie Ritchie would succeed Mike Shade as its CEO. Shade had led the foundation since 2017. The mission […]

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ND Coach Marcus Freeman: ‘You See How Special This University Is’

Despite having one of the most high-profile jobs in college sports – and one could argue that the head football coach at the University of Notre Dame would be at […]