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Alone on a journey of hope

Ecuador is small country with few job opportunities. Food and clothing are hard to come by without any money. Citizens rely on each other, within their neighborhoods, in a way […]

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Easter reflections

By Kathy O’Connell, co-founder, The Healing Voices Magazine, Chicago, Illinois I often place myself in Jesus’ position, as he was betrayed by a loved one, carried His Cross, even fell […]

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Memorial of Blessed Solanus Casey to be observed in diocese

Permission to celebrate is extraordinary FORT WAYNE — At Masses in South Bend and Fort Wayne on March 26 and 27 at which the sacred Chrism was blessed and priests […]

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Around the Diocese: April 8, 2018

Diocesan retreat for married couples MISHAWAKA — Join Frederick and Lisa Everett for “An Encounter with the Beloved,” a diocesan retreat for married couples, on the weekend of April 28-29 at Lindenwood Retreat […]

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Believe in the power of sacraments, Bishop says at Chrism Masses

The huge altar space at St. Matthew Cathedral overflowed with priests: diocesan, Holy Cross, Jesuits and Melikite Eastern Rite, all concelebrating the Chrism Mass Monday, March 26, with Bishop Kevin […]

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Church celebrates ‘the great blessing of the light of Christ’

Parishes from around the diocese celebrate the Paschal mysteries. The Triduum.   See more photos from Cindy Klepper. See more photos from Jerry Kessens. See more photos from Joe Romie. […]

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Around the Diocese: April 1, 2018

Ann Coakley, keynote speaker at Right to Life dinner SOUTH BEND — St. Joseph County Right to Life will host the 11th annual Respect Life Prayer Dinner from 6:30-8:30 p.m. […]

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Holiest of relics on display at Cathedral Museum

Tucked away in Cathedral Museum is an ornate reliquary containing two small slivers of wood from the True Cross of Christ, found in Jerusalem by St. Helena in 326 A.D. […]

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April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month

April is recognized at National Child Abuse Awareness month. Over the next five issues, Today’s Catholic will take a look at how the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend implements the […]

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Around the Diocese for March 25, 2018

Palm Sunday Prayer for the martyrs SOUTH BEND — Prayer in memory of those who gave their lives for the Gospel will take place on Palm Sunday, March 25, at 7 […]

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ICC priority bills pass in final hours of Indiana General Assembly

INDIANAPOLIS — State lawmakers passed several Indiana Catholic Conference priority bills during the final days and hours of the Indiana General Assembly, before they adjourned March 14. “It’s been a […]

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Chrism Mass schedule

Monday, March 26, 7:30 p.m., St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Tuesday, March 27, 7:30 p.m., Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne All are welcome and encouraged to attend these Masses.