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Area Schools Raise Funds by Selling Nativity Scenes

Schools around the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gave the faithful an opportunity to spread the real meaning of Christmas while raising funds for good causes. Outdoor Nativity scenes could […]

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Around the Diocese: October 22, 2023

A Celebration of Hispanic Peoples Father Sam Anderson, left, Cardinal Juan Jose Omella, the Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain, Bishop Rhoades, and Father Zane Langenbrunner pose for a picture at […]

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Marian Outlasts Saint Joseph in Annual Rivalry Game

The Marian Knights experienced their share of tough breaks in a 2-4 start to the high school football season, and Head Coach Michael Davidson had seen his players’ confidence waver. […]

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Relic of St. Jude Visits South Bend, Fort Wayne

“You’re coming here today to make a friend,” Father Carlos Martins told the full church. “You’re not meeting bones – you’re meeting a person.” Father Martins was celebrating a special […]

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McGrath Institute Provides Formation for Catholic Leaders

People seek spiritual guidance from their parish priests, directors of religious education, theology teachers, and more. These men and women offer counsel and support as we make our spiritual journeys. […]

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‘Common Table’ Series Begins at USF

As Jesus was gathered with His disciples on the night of the Last Supper, He prayed for unity – that all “would be one as He and the Father are […]

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Local Holy Land Pilgrim Tells of Journey Cut Short Due to Hamas Attack on Israel

“Life here in the Holy Land can be very complicated, even for those of us who have spent our whole lives here.” These words foreshadowed some of the most moving […]

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Hundreds Flock to Annual Kingdom Builders Conference

By Cathi Kennedy On Saturday, October 7, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, nearly 600 women attended Magnify – the fourth annual Kingdom Builders conference at the Allen […]

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Annual Walk for the Poor a Rousing Success

Those living on the bottom of society’s economic spectrum in the Fort Wayne area will soon benefit from donor generosity to an organization at the top of its game. The […]

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Holy Cross Brother Embracing His Call to Religious Life

The journey of Holy Cross Brother Jacob Eifrid has been shaped by community life. Born in Fort Wayne, Brother Eifrid was immersed in religious practice and surrounded by loving family […]

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St. Mary Celebrates 175th Jubilee with Renewed Commitment to Serve the Community

In a heartfelt celebration of St. Mary Mother of God Church’s 175th jubilee in Fort Wayne, parishioners, clergy, and special guests came together to reflect on its remarkable history and […]

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Red Masses Offer Prayers for Legal Professionals

By Kasia Balsbaugh and Bethany Beebe During the first week of October, Father Mark Gurnter, Vicar General of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, celebrated two Red Masses – at […]