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Around the Diocese: May 26, 2019

Ancilla College celebrates 52nd graduating class DONALDSON — Ancilla College graduated its 52nd class in school history on Saturday, May 4, at Ancilla Domini Chapel. State Rep. Jack Jordan addressed […]

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Two lay down lives to imitate Christ in Sacred Order of the Diaconate

Click here for more photos by John Martin and Nate Proulx “Our diocese rejoices today that these two young men, Daniel and Stephen, are being ordained as deacons of the […]

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Pentecost collection needs your support

Dear Friends in Christ, In this season of Easter, we are living the encounter with Our Risen Lord not only as something of the past, but in the present communion […]

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Deacon assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of transitional deacons for the summer of 2019: Deacon Stephen Felicichia to diaconal ministry […]

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Deacon Daniel McShane to be ordained to priesthood in Illinois

PEORIA, Ill. — Deacon Daniel McShane will be ordained a priest for the Diocese of Peoria during a 10:30 a.m. Mass celebrated by Bishop Daniel R. Jenky, CSC, at St. […]

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Priest transfers

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective June 18, 2019: Reverend Philip DeVolder from Residence, St. Charles Borromeo […]

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‘Honor Roll’ distinction for Catholic vision goes to Marian

Marian High School has been added to a prestigious list in Catholic education, but its principal says the announcement holds importance mostly for the journey that led to the recognition […]

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Catholic Schools Office Superintendent Marsha Jordan dies

A 40-year veteran of Catholic schools of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Marsha Jordan, passed away Thursday, May 9 at the age of 67. Jordan had battled cancer for […]

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Ministry puts the poor on road to self-sufficiency

Sometimes the difference between self-sufficiency and struggle can be reliable transportation. The founders of AIM Services recognized this reality, and the nonprofit ministry based at St. Mary, Mother of God […]

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Around the Diocese: May 12, 2019

Cor Jesu: Heart of Jesus FORT WAYNE — Young adults of all ages and states in life, especially those living near or in Fort Wayne, are invited to Cor Jesu […]

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Vocation call answered by Felicichia

When Stephen Felicichia was in third grade at St. Therese School, Fort Wayne, he first heard the calling to become a priest. “It was like someone tapped me in my […]

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Koehl anticipates ordination to Sacred Order of the Diaconate

Daniel Koehl is prayerfully anticipating his ordination to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate May 18 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. He was raised Catholic […]