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Dinner and Discernment

Father Daniel Niezer, promoter of priestly vocations for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, offers opening remarks during the Andrew Dinner held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church on Friday, […]

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Plenary Indulgence Opportunities during the 2025 Jubilee Year in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Special plenary indulgences are available to the faithful during the Jubilee Year, observed in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend from December 29, 2024, through December 28, 2025. What are […]

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Seminarians Claim Tenth Cupertino Classic

They administer the sacraments to us. They guide us on our faith journeys. They arm us in the battle for our souls. And sometimes, our diocesan priests and seminarians even […]

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Bishop Designates Jubilee Sites for Holy Year 2025

Hope is the theme of Jubilee Year 2025, with Pope Francis asking all Christians to be “pilgrims of hope.” A jubilee year, or ordinary holy year, takes place every 25 […]

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A Magnificent Year for the Church

Toward the end of every calendar year, Today’s Catholic looks back at the top stories around the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend from the past 12 months. Between the National […]

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home Opens in Huntertown

When visitors enter Divine Mercy Funeral Home’s new Huntertown location, they are first greeted with a large mosaic of the image of Divine Mercy, made from hundreds of pieces of […]

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‘Blessings’ Come from Women’s Boxing Club at Notre Dame

Anna Prest, a senior at the University of Notre Dame, said that the most invigorating and intimidating aspect of boxing is the presence of another person waiting for you in […]

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Catholic Lawmaker Aims to Outlaw State Death Penalty

Indiana State Representative Bob Morris (R-Fort Wayne) officially filed legislation on Thursday, December 5, to repeal the state law regarding the imposition and execution of death sentences. He wants the […]

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Remembering the Beauty of Advents Past

As the Church continues to prepare us for the coming of Christ on Christmas throughout the Advent season, three members of the clergy of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend […]

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Elkhart Knights to Pray 500th Consecutive First Friday Rosary

In the spring of 1983, Benny Wiercioch received an invitation to join the Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 1043 in Elkhart. One of his conditions for joining – which […]

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Bishop Visits St. Adalbert School

History, Hispanic Culture Sets South Bend Grade School Apart Though Jenni Crain wasn’t expecting her 4-year-old daughter to be able to answer the question, “Who’s coming to our school this […]

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Local Studio Aims to Share God’s Beauty through Ballet

Project Ballet, a dance studio located in Fort Wayne, will look to showcase the beauty of “The Nutcracker” with its upcoming winter performance. On Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December […]