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Superstars of service: Brittany Tull
Ministry with youth — This year’s catechetical theme, offered by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, “I received from the Lord what I also handed on to you,” is a […]
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New homeless shelter focused on boosting women’s self-respect
Ending homelessness is about more than giving a person a bed for the night, say two members of the board of directors of St. Joseph Missions. It is about lifting […]
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Eight Holy Cross brothers ordained deacons, priests
FORT WAYNE — A Mass of ordination for four Congregation of Holy Cross brothers to the priesthood, and four more to the ministry of deacon, was the occasion of a […]
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Brothers of Holy Cross 200th anniversary
Jennifer Miller contributed to this article Two hundred years ago, the first seeds were sown for what later became the Congregation of Holy Cross (CSC, for the initials of its […]
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Hoosier Knights anticipate Father McGivney beatification
Father Michael McGivney carried the longing for priesthood in his heart as a young man, but temporarily abdicated that plan after learning of his father’s untimely death in 1873. As […]
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Bishop Rhoades, Vincentians and friends to walk for the poor
This article was updated Sept. 17 to reflect removal of a participation fee. A single mother landed a job and moved from a shelter for the homeless into her own […]
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Young cancer patient rallies faith of parishes, community
The shield and cross tattoo on Joe Schmaltz’s right forearm bears words that could be the Schmaltz family motto – “By the grace of God.” Only by God’s grace could […]
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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, September 13: 5 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Adalbert Church, South Bend Monday, September 14: 9 a.m. — Virtual Meeting of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Doctrine Monday, […]
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Financial support of seminarians a priority for Knights
Humility, Mother Teresa said, is “the mother of all virtues.” While the Knights of Columbus councils in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend have much to boast of in their […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: September 13, 2020
40 Days for Life peaceful protest begins Sept. 23 BRYAN, Texas — The global pro-life organization 40 Days for Life will launch a record-breaking fall campaign starting Sept. 23, collaborating […]
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Catholic Schools Mission Day —
How Catholicism can transform schools, society through science and racial justice Like the start of the 2020-21 school year, Catholic Schools Mission Day was unique. Via the Zoom platform on […]
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Affirming dignity of all people key to ending racism, says bishop
Bishop calls racism a serious offense against God and grave sin against love and justice In response to outbreaks of racial tension and violence across America following the death of […]