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Bishop Rhoades: U.S. Will Be Consecrated to Sacred Heart of Jesus for Nation’s 250th Anniversary

BALTIMORE (OSV News) – As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary next year, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The decision was taken […]

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On All Souls’ Day, ‘We Pray with Hope’ for the Dead

Within the liturgical week, Sundays allow the Catholic faithful to experience anew the joy of Christ’s resurrection and His triumph over sin and death.  However, this year, as November 2 […]

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The Joy of Being a Eucharistic People

The following homily was delivered by Franciscans of Mary Father Osman Ramos, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua in Angola, on Friday, November 7, during a Mass marking the opening […]

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Christ the King Celebrates 45 Newly Confirmed Catholics 

Emilia Appleton stood among 44 of her classmates, all with heads bowed and ready to receive the blessing from Bishop Rhoades and be fully initiated into the Church on Sunday, […]

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Conference Highlights Help for Expectant Parents

Babies who are diagnosed prenatally with a brain anomaly were the subject of a national conference at the University of Notre Dame on Saturday, October 25, that attracted medical personnel, […]

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‘Día de Muertos’ Brings Community Together

Chants of “Viva la Cristo Rey! Viva Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!” accompanied the rhythmic power and strumming of the violin, and the slow booming of the drum filled the streets […]

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Fatima House Residents Serve the Diocese and Beyond

On the edge of St. Mary’s Lake on the University of Notre Dame lies Our Lady of Fatima House, where a group of Holy Cross religious men live. Contrary to […]

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Jubilee Mass in Huntington Inspires Renewal of Faith

A congregation from parishes across the southern portion of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered on Wednesday, October 29, at SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Huntington for a […]

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Local Charity Groups Ready to Feed the Hungry

According to officials with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, more than 105,000 families within diocesan boundaries received food benefits through the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]

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St. Augustine Parish Marks ‘A Season of Saints’

Community members and guests of St. Augustine Parish in South Bend marked All Saints’ Day with a joyous celebration that also noted the beginning of National Black Catholic History Month […]

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Knights Claim Soccer Crown

After Title Game Loss Last Year, Marian Girls Break Through in Shutout Victory Milana Micola remembers the feeling after last year’s heartbreaking 1-0 loss to Lawrenceburg in the IHSAA Girls […]

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Rest in Peace: November 2, 2025

Auburn John Jernigan, 78, Immaculate Conception Fort Wayne Robert Borys, 81, St. Charles Borromeo Mary Ann Doelling, 91, St. Charles Borromeo Ann Phillips, 75, St. Charles Borromeo Carol Sue Conte, […]