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Around the Diocese: October 18, 2020

Ave Maria Press to publish notetaking Bible NOTRE DAME — Ave Maria Press has announced that it will publish The Ave Catholic Notetaking Bible in two editions in 2021. This […]

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Ministry with youth — Superstars of service: Stacey Huneck

Stacey Huneck, youth ministry coordinator for St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne, felt called to serve the Church as a teen. Rural Catholic family roots nurtured her life of […]

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Choosing to live differently: Red Masses celebrated

“The Red Mass is a votive Mass of the Holy Spirit. Every year at this Mass, we pray for members of the legal profession, lawyers, judges, students and professors of […]

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Catholic Camporee teaches love of faith, nature

This article has been updated to reflect the correct location of the Camporee, The Center at Donaldson. The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has offered the annual camporee event since […]

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Catholic Charities’ ECHO Program helps teen mom choose life and build a future

By Catholic Charities Staff “All you need is support,” said Janet. “When you have a person who believes in you, that’s all you really need.” Janet was just 14 when […]

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Beloved former Holy Cross pastor passes away in New Jersey

Although he was only at Holy Cross Parish in South Bend for three years, Father Vincent Coppola, CSC, left a strong impression. A deep sadness at the parish followed news […]

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Couples witness to God’s love and fidelity at anniversary Mass

Physically and spiritually, Catholic couples on the South Bend side of the diocese joined together Sunday, Oct. 11, at St. Matthew Cathedral to thank God and celebrate their anniversaries of […]

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‘Bringing Christ into the public sphere’ —

Passion for Church teachings, public policy guide new ICC associate director Alexander Mingus has joined the Indiana Catholic Conference as associate director. The organization has been the public policy voice […]

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Women support women at first Kingdom Builders conference

Around 250 women were encouraged to “Claim your peace and joy” at the Kingdom Builders conference Oct. 3 in Fort Wayne. Featuring three female Catholic speakers as well as adoration […]

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USCCB campaign corresponds to 25th anniversary of ‘Evangelium Vitae’

Expecting a child is a beautiful thing, a wondrous occasion to celebrate; but for some women, the celebration is muted. Money or job woes, relationship issues, health crises and emotional […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, October 4: 12:30 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Patrick Church, Fort Wayne Monday, October 5:  5:30 p.m. — Red Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Tuesday-Thursday, October 6-8: Priests Continuing […]

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Local plans being made to participate in National March for Life

FORT WAYNE — The National March for Life will take place Friday, Jan. 29, in Washington, D.C. Under current conditions, travel plans are easier to cancel at the last minute […]