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New live drama on first African-American priest coming to diocese

FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has announced upcoming performance dates for “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” a live, theatrical one-man drama performed by actor Jim Coleman and […]

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Men encouraged to trust God wholeheartedly

“What are you looking for? Do you want to be well? Do you love me?” These questions, first posed by Jesus in the Gospels, were presented anew to more than […]

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A new beginning for Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana

The Catholic Community Foundation of Northeast Indiana has been a steady presence in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend since its inception as a 501(c)(3) corporation in 1994, but it […]

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Around the Diocese: February 25, 2018

St. Joseph, Bluffton, plans parish mission BLUFFTON — “Families: Living Stones of the Church” will be the theme of a parish mission at St. Joseph Parish, taking place Sunday through […]

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God’s mercy is waiting

On Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6-8 p.m., every parish in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will offer confessions. God’s mercy is abundant and available to all. The Light is […]

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Priest appointments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments: Reverend Robert Garrow, to Pastor of St. Anthony de Padua Parish, South Bend, effective […]

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‘The Light is ON for you’ Feb. 28 at all parishes

FORT WAYNE — The Lord is waiting to embrace those who seek reconciliation with Him, which is why a special invitation is extended for everyone to take advantage of “The […]

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Bill to expand IVF eggs source across state lines clears House

INDIANAPOLIS – A bill to expand the source of eggs for in vitro fertilization cleared the House by a vote of 88-8, Jan. 23, and moves to the Senate. The […]

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Around the Diocese: February 18, 2018

University of Saint Francis Spring Lecture Series  announced FORT WAYNE — The speakers and topics for the University of Saint Francis Philosophy/Theology Spring Lecture Series have been announced by the […]

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Objections raised over Notre Dame’s new change on contraceptive coverage

SOUTH BEND (CNS) — An Indiana bishop said he supports the University of Notre Dame’s Feb. 7 decision to stop coverage of abortion-inducing drugs and add natural family planning services […]

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Rekindle the Fire set to spark male spirituality

“The glory of God is man fully alive.” While that quote from the second-century Father of the Church, St. Irenaeus, can be understood to apply to both sexes, the upcoming […]

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Planning a Catholic wedding? Processes and considerations

In the Catholic Church, marriage is a sacrament for baptized Christians. As such, the preparations involve several requirements and additional considerations beyond those encouraged within non-Catholic denominations. For those getting […]