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Couples Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in Fort Wayne

At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, dozens of couples joined hands in prayer as Bishop Rhoades celebrated Mass to honor their milestone anniversaries. The couples who […]

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White Mass Honors Health Care Workers

Doctors, nurses, medical students, and other health professionals from throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered on Thursday, October 2, at the St. Mother Théodore Guérin Chapel in Fort […]

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Saint Joseph Cast, Crew Bring ‘The Crucible’ to the Stage

By Peter George Baglow This October, the theater program of Saint Joseph High School will take Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible” to the stage: a classic in the world of theater […]

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The Rosary ‘Is About the Heart of a Mother’

For devotees of Our Lady of Fatima, every first Saturday of October offers an opportunity to gather in Fort Wayne and recall the powerful promises of Mary to aid her […]

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Saints Surge Past Knights to Claim ‘Battle of the Bishops’

Throughout the 2025 high school football season, Bishop Dwenger’s offense has made plays when it has absolutely needed to. That was never more apparent than on Friday, October 3, in […]

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Bishop Dwenger Breaks Ground on Technical Career Academy

With younger generations becoming increasingly interested in trades such as welding, construction, and a variety of hands-on careers, officials at Bishop Dwenger High School have come up with a plan […]

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St. Thomas More Society Hosts Red Mass in South Bend

On Tuesday, October 7, Bishop Rhoades presided at the University of Notre Dame’s annual Red Mass, a special votive Mass that asks God’s guidance for those who work in politics […]

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Bishop Challenges Faithful to Become ‘Witnesses of Hope’

The joy of the universal Church was on full display in southwest Fort Wayne on Wednesday, October 8, when Bishop Rhoades made a stop on the Jubilee Year of Hope […]

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‘A Love that Must Stand in Defiance of Fear’

As the world collectively exhales a sigh of relief as a ceasefire agreement has been reached in the war in Gaza, the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend […]

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Mighty Missionaries

“Does anyone know what the word mission means?” Alixandra Holden asked the students during her visit to St. Joseph Catholic School in Garrett. Several eager hands shot up, and while […]

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Divine Mercy Funeral Home Named ‘First’ in Fort Wayne

  Each year, residents in the Fort Wayne area vote for their favorite local businesses, organizations, and attractions in the Fort Wayne Newspapers Readers’ Choice awards contest. In the 2025 […]

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Bishop Luers Looks to the Future with ‘Ignite the Spirit’ Capital Campaign

Bishop Luers High School officials have announced the launch of their $11.7 million capital campaign entitled “Ignite the Spirit!” They emphasize that this is more than a campaign. It is […]