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The History Behind All Saints’ and All Souls’ Days

(OSV News) – It seems unusual that the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church schedules two major celebrations on days that are back to back. But that is precisely the […]

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Christ is the Antidote to ‘Crisis of Hopelessness,’ Noted at Jubilee Mass

Bishop Rhoades continued his tour of the designated Jubilee Year of Hope parishes on Wednesday, September 24, at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart at the University of Notre Dame. […]

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Longtime Today’s Catholic Employee Leaves Mark of Faith

For Nearly a Century, Mark Weber Has Been a Godsend to Folks in Need of a Sign Mark Weber might not be a personal acquaintance of every Catholic in the […]

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St. Thérèse, Little Flower Honors Its Founding Father

I almost spit out my iced latte while listening to the Hallow app as I was driving to work at St. Thérèse, Little Flower Parish in March of 2024. I had turned on […]

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Welcome to Religious!

Catholic Young Adults Flock to Culver’s for Community After catering to busy crowds throughout the weekend, Monday, typically, is a slow day for most restaurants. That isn’t the case for […]

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Holy Family Parish Celebrates Double Anniversary

Holy Family Catholic Church in South Bend recently celebrated not just one but two milestones: the 80th anniversary of the parish and the 25th anniversary of the church building. On […]

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A Celebration of Hope

Hundreds Gather in Angola, Warsaw for Jubilee Masses The ongoing Jubilee Year of Hope, instituted by Pope Francis, marks a time of great celebration within the Church, encouraging all to […]

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Superintendent: Catholic Schools Called ‘to Show Them Christ’

After lying mostly dormant during the past few months, classrooms in Catholic schools across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend are buzzing with activity again as students and staff begin […]

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St. Pius X Opens Sensory Room to Help All Engage in Mass

When they moved to the Granger area, the Mosco family was looking for a parish with an autism program for their 9-year-old son, Ralphie. They were drawn to St. Pius […]

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Jewish Federation Names Bishop Rhoades ‘One of the Righteous’

On Sunday, June 29, leaders of the Jewish Federation of Fort Wayne honored Bishop Rhoades by presenting him with the organization’s “One of the Righteous” Award during a ceremony at […]

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Four Men Ordained to the Order of the Diaconate

Deacons Hickey, Isch, Martinez, and Sullivan Conformed to Minister as Christ the Servant As their friends, families, and fellow clergy sang to heaven to seek the intercession of the saints […]

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Accompaniment Is Key for Those Struggling with Mental Health

“We’re called to love our brothers and sisters in Christ, to be the loving face of the Father in their lives, and [for those who struggle with mental illness], we […]