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Christmas shopping with Catholic social teaching in mind
Being Catholic isn’t limited to liturgies and attending Mass for an hour on Sunday. Being Catholic fully permeates every aspect of one’s life, from the books read — or not […]
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Legacy of Miss Virginia continues under new leadership
Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry in Fort Wayne has experienced a year of change, including new leadership and adaptation to the coronavirus pandemic. Greg Witte stepped in as director in January […]
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Faith of Native Americans laid foundation for diocese
Their presence drew the first Europeans to what is now northern Indiana. They played roles in the founding and growth of parishes and institutions such as what became the University […]
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Ministry with youth — Superstars of Service: Jenny Buchs
St. Michael the Archangel’s deep roots of parish life date back to the mid 1800s, with just 14 families who built a church in a beautiful rural setting in Waterloo. […]
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ABA mini videos tell simple stories
“What is life about? Why am I here? Why did God create me?” Father Mark Gurtner, vicar general for the Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend, spoke on these questions […]
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Thanksgiving — A Catholic holiday?
This article was updated Nov. 17, 2020, to correct an error in the second paragraph. British writer and Catholic philosopher G.K. Chesterton is quoted as saying: “The worst moment for […]
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White Mass for health care workers celebrated
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the annual White Mass for health care workers at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne, the evening of Oct. 27. The Catholic Medical […]
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Around the Diocese: November 8, 2020
Diocesan plans to attend March for Life canceled FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, out of an abundance of caution for the safety of the participants, has […]
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COVID-19 brings together priest, students — over theology
When it comes to educating young people on the truths of the Catholic faith, who better to teach them than someone who has spent years steeped in the faith? St. […]
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Is it me? — Parishioners look into their racism ‘blind spot’
By Brian Lewis For three Thursdays in October, a group of parishioners at St. Pius X in Granger gathered to discuss racism. The conversation centered around questions that included, “What […]
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Catholic Charities launches Share the Warmth of Christmas Appeal to aid those affected by COVID-19 and others in need
FORT WAYNE — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne — South Bend announced Oct. 27 its Share the Warmth of Christmas Appeal to aid those affected by COVID-19 and others […]
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A school for holiness in South Bend
Bishop dedicates Christ the King addition on All Saints’ Day “This is such an appropriate day for me to come here to Christ the King to bless the beautiful new addition […]