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Beloved Queen of Angels Librarian Turns 90

“Mrs. Beltz! Mrs. Beltz!” students at Queen of Angels Catholic School in Fort Wayne shouted as the beloved librarian walked into the classroom. Every week during the school year, Mary […]

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How to Celebrate World Marriage Day

By Zoey Maraist (OSV News) – A sea of heart-shaped cards, candy, and decor reminds couples that Valentine’s Day is around the corner. But at the same time, many Catholic […]

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‘It’s Always Going to Be a Part of Me’

Bishop Dwenger Grad Erin Strzelecki Reflects on All-American Running Career at Notre Dame Bob Sedlmeyer hesitated as he peered down at a young, strong-minded girl in slippers. “Honey, you’re kind […]

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The Lasting Legacy of Archbishop Noll

On the 150th Anniversary of His Birth, We Celebrate a Key Figure of the Church in the 20th Century While the universal Church is celebrating the Jubilee Year in 2025, […]

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Catholic Schools Week: Celebrating the Mission of Faith

Catholic Schools Week is celebrated Sunday, January 26, through Saturday, February 1 “Catholic education,” Pope Francis said, “is vital in an age awash in information often transmitted without wisdom or […]

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Win or Lose, Love Thee Notre Dame

Despite Championship Loss, Irish Give Fans Season to Remember Back in May, Marcus Freeman sat before a room full of Notre Dame supporters and alumni at Sycamore Hills Golf Club […]

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Bishop Teaches Holiness in Marriage on Good News Cruise

More than 30 couples from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend joined other couples from around the world this month on the Good News Cruise – an annual Catholic marriage […]

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Here Come the Irish!

Led by Freeman, Notre Dame Eyes First Title Since ’88 For those of a certain age who cheer, cheer for old Notre Dame, the past nearly 40 years of Fighting […]

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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 […]