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How Two Young Priests Are Inspiring Vocations

This past May, Bishop Rhoades named Father Jonathan Norton and Father Daniel Niezer to their current roles as Diocesan Director of Seminarians and Diocesan Promoter of Priestly Vocations, respectively. In […]

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Fall Season Marks Beginning of Annual Craft Bazaars

Fall is squarely upon us, and that means we are firmly entrenched in the season of sweaters, chili, and football. But there’s another autumn tradition that is eagerly anticipated by […]

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Local Artist Helps Bring the Saints to Life in New Book

A doe-eyed woman, the gentleness of whose beauty is reminiscent of a lamb’s yet carries a quiet strength, looks wistfully downward, her thoughts elsewhere. Only once you’ve peeled your eyes […]

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Masses Offered to Help Faithful Obtain a Plenary Indulgence

As the Church prepares to celebrate the solemnity of All Souls’ Day on Thursday, November 2, Catholics around the world understand that they have a responsibility to pray for the […]

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At All-Schools Mass, Students Learn that Sainthood is Attainable

On the morning of Monday, October 16, hundreds of students, teachers, staff, administrators, volunteers, and diocesan officials streamed into the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Expo Center for the annual […]

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Marian Outlasts Saint Joseph in Annual Rivalry Game

The Marian Knights experienced their share of tough breaks in a 2-4 start to the high school football season, and Head Coach Michael Davidson had seen his players’ confidence waver. […]

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Unique Beginning Inspires Principal’s Journey in Education

Time working as a detention officer in a juvenile detention center in Lake County, Indiana, inspired Lindsay Jeffress’ journey that would cause young people to feel known, loved, and served […]

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Annual Walk for the Poor a Rousing Success

Those living on the bottom of society’s economic spectrum in the Fort Wayne area will soon benefit from donor generosity to an organization at the top of its game. The […]

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Red Masses Offer Prayers for Legal Professionals

By Kasia Balsbaugh and Bethany Beebe During the first week of October, Father Mark Gurnter, Vicar General of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, celebrated two Red Masses – at […]

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Blessing of Pets Celebrates Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Throughout history, man’s best friend has been an important part of many families – along with cats, guinea pigs, fish, snakes, and much more. St. Francis of Assisi was a […]

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Knights Edge Saints in Overtime Win

Once in a blue moon, a highly anticipated sporting event lives up to its billing by delivering unforgettable moments, gritty performances, and a dramatic finish. This year’s football chapter of […]

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Second Act Leads to New Role as Principal at St. John the Baptist

A love of math brought Maggie Javins to the profession of mechanical engineering after college. For years, she worked in this industry before taking some time off to start her […]