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Parochial vicar at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception celebrates 25th jubilee

Father Silvino Ndayambaje, parochial vicar at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, is celebrating the silver jubilee of his priesthood. He was born and raised in Uganda, […]

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Father Robert Van Kempen celebrates 25 years as priest

Sometimes a person knows early in life what their vocation is. That was the case for Father Robert Van Kempen. Father Bob, as he is known, said it was probably […]

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Around the Diocese: June 24, 2018

Program to save marriages slated for Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS — There are ways that couples can help their marriage. If one or both partners feel alone, frustrated or angry, if they […]

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A priest for a quarter century: Father Tyrell Alles, OSB

Father Tyrell Alles, OSB, was born and raised in Sri Lanka, where his parents still reside. He is the oldest sibling to a brother and sister. He said he heard […]

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50 years of priesthood

Father Barry England: A life of gratitude and generosity “Priesthood is a gift,” said Father Barry C. England, who celebrates his 50th jubilee of priestly ordination this summer. Indeed, when […]

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Religious freedom in US, world, focus of June 22-29 observance

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The U.S. Catholic Church’s 2018 religious freedom observance begins June 22, the feast of two English martyrs who fought religious persecution — Sts. John Fisher and St. […]

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Books on saints, secrets, Mary for children’s summer reading

By Regina Lordan YARDLEY, Pa. (CNS) — The following books are suitable for summer reading: “The Miracle of the Bread, the Fish and the Boy” by Anthony DeStefano, illustrated by Richard […]

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Eleven to be ordained to the diaconate

  Eleven men of Hispanic ethnicity will be ordained to the diaconate at a Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at 11 a.m., June 23, at St. Matthew Cathedral, […]

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A twin, a saint and grace lead young adult to Catholic faith

Nearly 1,500 years ago, St. Benedict and St. Scholastica were more than just twins. They were best friends. They shared their devout Catholic faith, and are believed to have spent […]

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Catholic Charities awarded grant to ensure college completion

FORT WAYNE — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has been awarded the first-ever replication site designation for Stay the Course, a program designed to help low-income community college […]

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V Encuentro representatives refine priorities at Region 7 gathering

Having their voices heard was a common motivation cited by attendees of the Episcopal Region 7  V Encuentro gathering June 8-10 at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend. The gathering […]

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Saint Joseph High School principal Susan Richter relinquishes administrative duties

May 24 was Susan Richter’s last official day as principal of Saint Joseph High School, South Bend. She retired from administration in Catholic schools after 23 years of dedicated, passionate […]