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‘God is Truly Faithful’: Victory Noll Sister Marks Golden Jubilee

“I see this jubilee as one of great gratitude for God’s faithfulness in my life,” said Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sister Mary Jo Nelson, who celebrated 50 years as […]

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Catholic Charities Receives 300 Backpacks from Local Company

On Friday, August 8, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend received 300 brand-new backpacks from Homefront Home Health and Home Care in Fort Wayne – a generous […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Wednesday, August 27: 11 a.m. – Opening Mass of New Academic Year, University of Saint Francis North Campus Auditorium, Fort Wayne Thursday, August 28: 10:30 a.m. – Mass at Catholic […]

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Bishop Celebrates Mission with South Bend-Area Vincentians 

After a hiatus of several years, Bishop Rhoades was delighted to celebrate Mass on Friday, August 8, for Vincentians from the western side of the diocese. About 200 members, staff, […]

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Bishop Luers Athletes March to Fort Wayne Cathedral

Many Bishop Luers High School students participated in the third-annual March of the Knights on Saturday, August 9. Led by chaplains Father Paolo Degasperi and Father Theodore Ekwem, students, coaches, […]

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‘A Gentle Invitation’: Two Profess Final Vows with Franciscan Sisters

“What if this was your life with my Son?” This question was the “gentle invitation” from the Blessed Virgin Mary that one young woman, now Sister Mary Amata, heard while […]

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High School Football Teams Set to Kick off 2025 Season

With a new high school football season kicking off this week, Today’s Catholic huddles up with the four teams from diocesan high schools – Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers, Saint Joseph, […]

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St. Gaspar del Bufalo Breaks Ground on New Renovations

On Wednesday, August 6, St. Gaspar del Bufalo Church in Rome City officially broke ground on a series of expansive renovations. The parish plans to enlarge both the church’s narthex […]

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Holy Family Parish Celebrates Double Anniversary

Holy Family Catholic Church in South Bend recently celebrated not just one but two milestones: the 80th anniversary of the parish and the 25th anniversary of the church building. On […]

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A Celebration of Hope

Hundreds Gather in Angola, Warsaw for Jubilee Masses The ongoing Jubilee Year of Hope, instituted by Pope Francis, marks a time of great celebration within the Church, encouraging all to […]

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Diocese ‘Promises to Protect, Pledges to Heal’ Regarding Abuse

Throughout the past 25 years, a crisis in the Church has come to light that has wounded the entire Body of Christ, especially all who have been victims of abuse […]

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HerMichiana Meets Women in Need ‘Where They Are’

It began as a written directory of community resources that might help a woman with a variety of needs: rental assistance, escape from domestic violence, prenatal care, counseling, parenting classes. […]