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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 […]

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Immigrant Church must lead the way on immigration reform, cardinal says

By Beth Griffin NEW YORK (CNS) — Catholic leaders and universities should “come out of the shadows” and take a significant role in educating those who are ambivalent or undecided […]

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Catholics need a 'new apologetics' to defend faith, cardinal says

By Cindy Wooden VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The rise of “new atheism” and the popularity of books that distort Church doctrines call for a “new apologetics” to explain and defend […]

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Podcast: May 9, 2010

The May 9, 2010 honors Sister Jane Carew, who retired from the Office of Catechesis. The Vatican has confirmed the new version of the English translation of the Roman Missal. […]

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Sister Jane Carew retires

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Sister Jane Carew has seen the fruits of the diocesan Office of Catechesis, which she directed for 23 years, blossom and flourish. Test scores […]

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Panel discusses homelessness in Fort Wayne

By Lauren Caggiano FORT WAYNE — What is the face of homelessness? A group of local experts on the topic attempted to answer questions like this at a panel session […]

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Seminarians admitted to candidacy

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The liturgy of Evening Prayer marked a defining moment in the priestly formation of 15 seminarians at the Pontifical College Josephinum on April 24 when the Most […]

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Woman to woman in parish ministries

In this month of May as the faithful of the diocese celebrate not only their devotion to the Blessed Mother but also their own earthly mothers, Today’s Catholic celebrates the […]

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Bishop Rhoades to bless new Redeemer Radio facilities

FORT WAYNE — Redeemer Radio, Catholic Radio AM 1450, announced that Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will bless the new studio facilities of Redeemer Radio on May 11 at 10 a.m. […]