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Notre Dame Concludes Its 50 Years of Coeducation Celebration

The University of Notre Dame is a world-renowned research institution known for competitive acceptance rates, elite academics, and a football team with passionate fans across the United States. However, the […]

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Blessed Wooden Outdoor Nativity Sets Remind Others of True Meaning of Christmas

It’s that time of the year when most people are thinking about decorating for Christmas. Bishop Luers High School joined in this year with a special décor offering, painted wooden […]

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Catholic Charities Helps Families in Need at Christmas and Throughout the Year

Christmas trees are a staple of the holiday season. While sentimental ornaments often adorn family trees, ornaments on the trees at some parishes and businesses in the Diocese of Fort […]

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A Grand Tradition – Family Creates Cookie Cathedral

Christmastime joys – portrayed in the picture-perfect nostalgia of Norman Rockwell paintings, where families gather at grandma’s house for dinner and delectable desserts. The Leffers family, with their Christmas tradition […]

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New Northern Mishawaka-Based Ministry Serves Women Suffering a Miscarriage

When Amber Hassett found out she was pregnant this past June, she and her husband were thrilled. But their joy was quickly cut short when at her 11-week appointment, she […]

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Deacon Candidates Make Last Step Toward January Ordination

The countdown has begun, the day is drawing near. In less than 30 days, 18 men will enter the service of the Church as permanent deacons, serving the people of […]

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Fort Wayne-Born Priest Carries on Archbishop Noll’s Legacy

Dominicans are a proud order, according to Father Patrick Briscoe, OP – proud of their history that dates back to 1216, proud of their unity as an order, proud to […]

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Around the Diocese: December 4, 2022

FORT WAYNE – Bishop Dwenger Student Council had their 2nd Annual Stuff-the-Bus Food Drive to benefit Miss Virginia’s Food Pantry. They collected 1,920 pounds of canned goods and assorted non-perishable […]

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Called & Gifted Process Aids Catholics in Discerning and Using Charisms to Serve Diocese

Scripture assures us that each Christian is given spiritual gifts. Two great Apostles, St. Peter and St. Paul, both write of the Holy Spirit granting spiritual gifts to be used […]

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Vicars Forane Appointments

The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment of Vicars Forane (Deans) for the six vicariates of the diocese, effective on Dec. […]

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Poor Sisters of Saint Clare Moving to Kokomo Monastery

Before Jesus parted from the disciples to enter His divine mission of redemption, He implored them, “Let not your hearts be troubled” (John 14:1). Intending to encourage His friends for […]

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Our Lady of Guadalupe to Be Celebrated Across Diocese

The feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas, will be observed in several parishes in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend between now and Dec. 12. […]