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Documentary released about beloved Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen

FORT WAYNE — Archbishop Fulton John Sheen has been called one of the greatest communicators of the 20th century. Archbishop Fulton Sheen was a universally popular evangelist, Emmy Award-winning radio/TV […]

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Marsha Jordan named associate superintendent of schools

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Marsha Jordan’s philosophy of Catholic education is, “You’re able to teach the whole child —his body, mind, heart and soul. And you can infuse […]

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Catholic Schools Office focused on opportunities, challenges

Guest editorial by Dr. Mark Myers As we look forward to a new school year, and a new decade in Catholic schools across the diocese, the Catholic Schools Office is […]

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St. Paul sacrifices to preach the Gospel

Where is Lystra, where they thought St. Paul was a god? The town of Lystra lies in central Turkey. This is where St. Paul and St. Barnabas fled to from […]

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Learning to make things happen

I really, really want a set of encyclopedias! I thought this over and over as we were about to embark on homeschooling. It was the beginning of summer and we’d […]

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We are in the hands of God

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Lk 12:13-21 The first reading this weekend is from the Book of Ecclesiastes. The first verse states that the book is the work of Qoheleth, […]

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Increase in vocations is a great blessing, offers hope

Here we are at the end of the July. The summer is passing quickly. I hope that you have been having a good and refreshing summer. We have had some […]

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Vatican says new norms will strengthen efforts against abusive priests

By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has revised its procedures for handling priestly sex abuse cases, streamlining disciplinary measures, extending the statute of limitations and defining child […]

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Seven released Cubans arrive in Spain after Church-brokered deal

MADRID (CNS) — Seven men — former political prisoners released by the Cuban government, some accompanied by family members — arrived in Madrid July 13, the first of 52 prisoners […]

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Pope's 2011 World Peace Day message to focus on religious freedom

By Carol Glatz VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI will focus on religious freedom’s contribution to peace in his World Peace Day message for 2011, the Vatican said. The […]

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Podcast: July 18, 2010

This issue covers the dedication by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and the history of the new St. Anthony Church in Angola. The Mass of Dedication was held July 10. Bishop […]

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Bishop visits Vincent Village

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Vincent Village Executive Director Ann Helmke, Vincent Village staff and board members gathered to welcome special visitor Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on June 30 […]