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Trees that Died are Made New Again Outside the Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene

When visitors enter the Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene in Fort Wayne, among the many beautiful and striking sights before them, they will see engraved beneath the Cross of Christ, […]

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Helping Neighbors in Times of Need at St. Joseph, Mishawaka

Imagine waking up each day impoverished, destitute, hungry, sick, not being able to see a doctor, fearing the future, and feeling powerless. Those are some of the anxieties felt by […]

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St. Thomas More Academy Deemed Catholic by Bishop Rhoades

By Very Reverend Father Mark Gurtner and Nicole Hahn Three years ago, a group of lay Catholic educators and parents began St. Thomas More Academy in South Bend, a classical […]

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2022 Annual Bishop’s Appeal Finds Success

The Eucharist is what gives us life. More than just a symbol, it is a visual presence of the Lord. It is the theme of The Eucharist — The Sacrament […]

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Free Braille Materials Impact the Mass Experience for the Visually Impaired

Hearing the word of God in Mass is impactful and sometimes comes with questions that further research in the Bible at home can answer. Imagine leaving Mass with a question, […]

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Summer Series Kicks Off ‘Discovering God’s Image’

Theology on Tap’s Summer Series in Fort Wayne kicked off on Tuesday, June 20, at the University of Saint Francis with a panel discussion on the Dignity of Work. The […]

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Celebration of the Eucharist Brings Relic to Diocese

Abandonment. That is the word and vision St. Manuel González García felt and faced when he arrived on an early assignment — A vision of neglect and a feeling of […]

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Priest Announcements

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments. Reverend Cameron Cortens, CSC, as part-time Priest Chaplain at Marian High School, Mishawaka, effective […]

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Elaine Holmes Retires after 15 Years as Principal of St. Pius X in Granger

The smiling face in the morning drop-off line at St. Pius X School, the person who always says good morning to each and every student, the one who gives mom […]

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Working to Help People in Need During Teen Service Week

Most of us take for granted the ease of walking out the front door in the morning. En route to our busy lives, those first few steps are an unnoticed […]

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Father’s Day 5K Highlights of A Baby’s Closet for Moms

Many of us began our formal education in Catholic schools, learning our 1-2-3s and A-B-Cs in institutions sharing the dual role of spreading the faith. Many in the community are […]

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Monsignor Bill Schooler Throws Out the First Pitch at South Bend Cubs Game

It was St. Pius X friend-raising night at Four Winds Field in South Bend on Friday, June 22. Hot, humid temps didn’t deter 354 faithful parishioners from cheering on the […]