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Parishes commemorate All Souls’ Day
All Souls’ Day on Nov. 2 — often overshadowed by the holy day of obligation that immediately precedes it, All Saints’ Day — has a rich and important history of […]
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Memorial of St. Katharina Kasper added to diocesan calendar
The canonization of Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ foundress Maria Katharina Kasper in 2018 was an occasion of great joy in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, especially at the congregation’s motherhouse in Donaldson. There is rejoicing again this […]
Diocese
Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration celebrate jubilees
MISHAWAKA — The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration recently honored six of their sisters who are celebrating jubilees of 75, 60 and 50 years of religious life. The […]
Diocese
Right to Life Michiana goes virtual with Catholic convert keynote
Like so many things this year, the Right to Life Michiana banquet went virtual on Oct. 22 with pre-recorded segments shown on YouTube and Facebook. Executive Director Jackie Appleman spoke […]
Diocese
Auburn police officer ‘owns’ Catholic faith on job
A police officer has an obligation to protect and serve; a Catholic has an obligation to proclaim Jesus Christ to the world. Sometimes the two meet, such as in the […]
Diocese
Praying for the dead in November — How to gain a plenary indulgence
For centuries, praying for the dead has been seen as one of the greatest acts of charity in which a Christian can engage. In this month of November, Catholics are […]
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Candlelit prayer service to commemorate departed loved ones
In November, the Church remembers and celebrates the lives of the faithful departed. Beginning with the celebration of All Souls’ Day, their memories are honored and the living are encouraged […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: October 24, 2020
Ancilla College receives Lilly Endowment grant DONALDSON – Ancilla College has announced the receipt of a $1 million grant from the Lilly Endowment. The award is from Phase 2 of […]
Diocese
Catholics lead state efforts to install Safe Haven Baby Boxes
A pregnant teen girl killed by her baby’s father because she didn’t abort the child. Two babies discarded in dumpsters near a small college. These are some of the tragic […]
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Province of Indianapolis — Extension of Dispensation
22 October 2020 The following statement has been issued by the Catholic bishops of the Province of Indianapolis, which is comprised of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the dioceses of […]
Diocese
Virtual Catechetical Day theme inspired by Pope Francis
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will launch a bilingual Virtual Catechetical Day for directors of religious education, catechists, youth ministers, parents and volunteers who work with youth on Oct. […]
Diocese
A harvest of harmony on Fort Wayne’s southeast side
Gardening is often a solitary pursuit, but at St. Henry Parish in Fort Wayne, a community garden has a different mode of operation. Its most impressive harvest is not the […]