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What does it mean to be a DRE?

By Paula Lent When asked what the role of Director of Religious Education (DRE) entails for the DREs in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Jonathan Kaltenbach, Diocesan Director of […]

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Opponents on the Field, Saints and Knights Stand United in Christ

Moments before engaging their opponents in a physical contest that would test the limits of their endurance and will, more than 100 young men paused to exhibit the ultimate symbol […]

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Parishes Create Street Evangelization Teams

Two parishes in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend recently launched street evangelization teams to minister to their local populations.  St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Wayne currently has […]

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St. Vincent de Paul School Offers Unique Education Experience

Students at St. Vincent de Paul School had been back in the classroom for a little more than a month when they welcomed Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to their parish […]

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Anderson, Langenbrunner to ‘Get to Work in God’s Field’ 

Hundreds filled the nave of St. Peter’s Basilica, Vatican City, beneath Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s Altar of the Chair, one of the dominant features of the basilica, on Sept. 29. Here, […]

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Friends of the Poor Walk/Run Supports the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 

Fundraising, fellowship, and fun came together on a beautiful fall afternoon at the 6th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run on Oct. 2. This national event raises funds for the […]

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The Conclusion and New Beginning of a Love Story

After years of heartache and separation, Emmon and Monique Schmucker finally professed their wedding vows in the Catholic Church at St. John the Evangelist in Goshen on Sept. 17, completing […]

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St. Charles Knights Build Habitat Home in Fort Wayne

The St. Charles Knights of Columbus Council #451 was busy on Saturday, Sept. 24, volunteering to build a new home for a deserving Fort Wayne family through Habitat for Humanity […]

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Seminarian Soccer Team Takes Cup at Annual Tournament

Mount St. Mary’s Seminary won the championship game 4 to 2 in the annual Vianney Cup Soccer Tournament hosted this year on Sept. 24 by Mount St. Mary’s in Emmitsburg, […]

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Huntington Knights Raise Funds for Charity

Members and volunteers of the Huntington Knights of Columbus Council #1014 held the annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 24 at the club to raise money to give to different charities throughout […]

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Care of Sick, Dying a Loving Ministry of the Church

Jesus understood suffering. He understood death; He even cried when His friend Lazarus died. Like all of humanity, He knew that He too, would die. He faced His own suffering […]

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St. Charles Borromeo’s Young Adult Ministry Hosts Second Retreat 

When St. Charles Borromeo’s pastor, Father Tom Shoemaker, returned from a meeting regarding the need for enhanced young adult formation within the Church, he communicated this need to current St. […]