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At Christmas in Steuben County, ‘food is love’
The churches in Steuben County will bring a bit of comfort to residents who find themselves alone on Christmas Day this year. Thanks to a collaboration between them and Caruso’s […]
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Around the diocese: December 20, 2020
Exodus 90 spiritual exercise for men begins Jan. 4 FORT WAYNE — Exodus 90 arose in response to a need for renewal in the Church, especially among men. Many men […]
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Parishes plan carefully to accommodate Christmas crowds
How will the season’s liturgical celebrations look this year? That’s the question that many people have been asking as Dec. 25 approaches. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has been […]
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Success comes to football programs despite pandemic’s challenges
Two diocesan high school football programs excelled this year despite a global pandemic and players’ personal losses. Bishop Luers, Fort Wayne, advanced to state competition, and Marian High School, Mishawaka, […]
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Catholic Charities brings assistance, cheer to those struggling during pandemic
FORT WAYNE — “I’m not working right now because of COVID,” said Jesse. “And I really want Isaiah’s first Christmas to be special. This really helps a lot!” Jesse is […]
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Local March for Life events: in-person, in-vehicle, in prayer
This article was updated Dec. 16, 2020, to reflect changing details about the events. Forty-eight years after Roe v. Wade, pro-life supporters will continue the tradition of marches for life, […]
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Father Charles Herman born into eternal life
Father Charles Herman is being remembered this week by parishioners of St. Francis Xavier in Pierceton this week as someone who was more concerned about how he could be present […]
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Around the Diocese: December 13, 2020
Spanish-language faith formation program begins Jan. 9 MISHAWAKA — A free monthly program of evangelization and faith formation will begin Jan. 9, offered by the Office of Hispanic Ministry of […]
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Christmas tradition lives on for Eastern European descendants
Bread has great significance in a Catholic household. Jesus called himself the “Bread of Life.” He was born in a town named after the dietary staple. (Bethlehem meaning “house of […]
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Catholics, Methodists work together to feed community
Just west of Fort Wayne is the small community of Arcola. It may be something less than a one-stoplight town, but the community boasts a heart larger than its borders. […]
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Seminarians give the gift of song
Christmas caroling is mostly a thing of the past, a nostalgic practice of bygone days when carolers dressed in Victorian costumes and sang songs like “Good King Wenceslas.” But this […]
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Sharing ‘the most beautiful message in human history’
Spreading the Gospel message in a changing world requires innovation and creativity. With increasing numbers of the population in the U.S. no longer claiming a religious denomination, ministries such as […]