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Illinois priest named to succeed Bishop Higi in Lafayette, Ind

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. Timothy L. Doherty, 59, as bishop of Lafayette, Ind., and accepted the resignation of Bishop William L. Higi of Lafayette. The […]

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Schiffli named principal of Bishop Dwenger High School

By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades May 10 announced at an assembly of Bishop Dwenger High School students that Jason Schiffli will be the new principal […]

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Chastity advocate Jason Evert speaks to diocesan teens

By Kay Cozad “Chastity is good news. It’s not a neurotic and repressive attitude toward sexuality, but a liberating virtue that frees you to fall in love for all the […]

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Prison mentoring ministry gives hope to parolees

By Michelle Castleman NEW HAVEN — At 70, Besancon native, Mick Lomont keeps plenty busy both on and off his family farmstead. Still very involved in the day-to-day activity of […]

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Three St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers clock 164 years of service

By Donna Brooke FORT WAYNE — Joe Buchtman, Marlow “Pete” Gump and Bob Liehr are three St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers who have served their community well for many […]

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Church diversity explored at Notre Dame convocation

By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — The universality of the Catholic Church and the cultural diversity of the Church in the United States were on display here May 6-8 in […]

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Podcast: May 16, 2010

This week’s paper announces Jason Schiffli as the new principal of Bishop Dwenger High School. Speaker Jason Evert spoke to teens at several venues throughout the diocese on the virtue […]

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Jesus lives still in the Church

Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Lk 24:46-53 The date for celebrating the feast of the Ascension of the Lord is optional in this country. The decision is made […]

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The healing cocoon

There seems to be a general consensus in our culture today that those who lose a loved one must spring back into normal life activities directly after the funeral service. […]

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It is good to remember the goodness of our mothers

Mother’s Day I am writing this column on Mother’s Day, having returned from a Confirmation Mass at St. Michael Church in Plymouth. It is a sunny, yet chilly day. Happy […]

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Pope says sex abuse crisis is 'terrifying' example of church failing

By John Thavis ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT TO PORTUGAL (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI said the priestly sex abuse scandal is a “terrifying” crisis that comes from inside the Church […]

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Leniency proposed for some protesters at 2009 Notre Dame commencement

By Chaz Muth WASHINGTON (CNS) — A year after the fractious conflict over the University of Notre Dame’s decision to invite President Barack Obama to be its commencement speaker and […]