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BP oil leak offers 'lesson in humility,' Vatican spokesman says

By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The “sense of powerlessness and delay” in resolving the worst offshore oil spill in U.S. history offers a lesson about the limits of […]

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Respect for human dignity is obligatory, pope says at general audience

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Respect for human dignity and for human rights is an obligatory result of a natural moral law that everyone is capable of knowing […]

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Pope says Sunday Mass essential to Catholic life, charity

By Cindy Wooden ROME (CNS) — Participation at Sunday Mass and reception of the Eucharist are central to the life of Catholics because they are a clear expression of belief […]

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Podcast: June 20, 2010

Pope Benedict XVI closed out the Year for Priests on June 11 and remarked that the clerical sex abuse scandal was a summons to purification in the Church. Deacon Andrew […]

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Andrew Budzinski to be ordained to priesthood June 26

By Kay Cozad SOUTH BEND — Deacon Andrew Budzinski will soon see the fruits of his labor when on June 26 he will be ordained into the holy Priesthood of […]

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Vince Wirtner ordained as Precious Blood priest

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne native Vincent Wirtner III was ordained as a Precious Blood priest by Society of the Precious Blood Bishop Joseph Charron, retired bishop […]

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Dwenger Saints crowned softball state champs

By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — In his early duties as the new principal at Bishop Dwenger High School, Jason Schiffli prepared powerful, celebratory remarks to sendoff the Lady Saints […]

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Queen of Angels’ students assist Franciscan Brothers

FORT WAYNE — “Catholic Schools Celebrate Service” was the theme in all Catholic schools during the 2008-2009 school year. In light of this theme, Principal Marsha Jordan and her staff […]

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Students of Mandarin Chinese perform at St. Michael School

By Ida Chipman PLYMOUTH — Traditionally, on the last day before summer vacation at St. Michael School in Plymouth, the students put on a talent show for friends and parents. […]

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Boston College law dean new president of Catholic University of America

By Felix Rivera and Chaz Muth WASHINGTON (CNS) — Officials at The Catholic University of America in Washington announced June 15 that John H. Garvey, dean of the Boston College […]

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CCHD provides additional $300,000 to aid Gulf Coast oil spill victim

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (CNS) — Parishes and community organizations assisting people affected by the Gulf of Mexico oil spill will receive up to $300,000 from the Catholic Campaign for Human […]

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Eucharist gives believers strength 'to love one another,' cardinal says

By Gretchen Keiser COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (CNS) — Jesus’ commandment to his followers to love one another as he loves them might be daunting, but he gave believers the gift […]