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Rest in Peace: October 28, 2018

Auburn Mary Schrader, 80, Immaculate Conception Decatur David A. Bowers, 61, St. Mary of the Assumption Eugene A. Braun, 91, St. Mary of the Assumption Fort Wayne Teresa M. Glosson, […]

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Reading Rangers Program receives national recognition

The National Christ Child Society professes a simple, but powerful slogan: “Nothing is ever too much to do for a child.” For Fort Wayne chapter members and Reading Rangers volunteers […]

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‘To love is to will the good of the other’

Couples blessed at jubilee Mass Couples celebrating their 25th, 50th and 60th wedding anniversaries were recognized at a wedding jubilee Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Sunday, Oct. […]

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March for Life in January will emphasize ‘pro-life is pro-science’

By Kurt Jensen WASHINGTON (CNS) — Next year’s March for Life plans to fortify its pro-life message with science that proves life begins at conception and with a specific focus […]

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Hurricane assistance requested

Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, In the wake of two powerful hurricanes in recent weeks, Hurricane Florence and Hurricane Michael, many people face the long process […]

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Cremated loved ones laid to rest during committal service

Family members hugged each other, heard words of hope and comfort, and then laid to rest 10 loved ones whose cremated bodies had never been buried. About 30 people gathered […]

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Around the Diocese: October 21, 2018

Knights of Columbus Founders’ Day at Catholic Cemetery FORT WAYNE — On Oct. 15, 1899, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council issued a charter for Council 451 in the city […]

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Fifty years of joyful service

After her freshman year of high school at St. Augustine in Chicago, the teaching sisters of the school invited Marie Heppeler and some friends to work in a migrant camp […]

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Youths speak out against assisted suicide

St. Joseph County Right to Life essay winners: SOUTH BEND — At a prayer dinner in the spring, St. Joseph County Right to Life honored two high school students and […]

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Election 2018: How should Catholics prepare to vote?

INDIANAPOLIS — The 2018 election in Indiana does not have the high-profile offices of president or governor on the ballot. But as is evident in media ads, there is one […]

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Ava’s Grace, a new ministry for grieving parents

What happens when one’s personal life and professional life suddenly collide? Often, the movement of the Holy Spirit may be found. Lisa Everett, director for Marriage, Family and Pro-Life Ministry […]