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Kearns retires from diocesan finance council chair
Jerome Kearns is a humble man, one who is pleased to have served the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend for many years, but who gives greater credit to others. His […]
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Trusting in God, Ancilla College merges with Marian University
Prayer and planning usher in bold transition for Ancilla Prayers celebrating the past and future of Catholic higher education in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend resonated in the Ancilla […]
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Father Arroyo Acevedo to depart for religious life in Puerto Rico
Since his youth, Father José Emmanuel Arroyo Acevedo has been seeking to follow the Lord in a unique way. Since 2019, he has served as the parochial vicar at St. […]
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Appointments and assignments: What do the titles mean?
Except for, perhaps, those living out vocations in the Roman Catholic Church or who work in the administration of a diocese, ecclesial and parochial terminology can be confusing. Ecclesial language […]
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Longtime hospital chaplain stepping down
Years ago, Father Henry Byekwaso wanted to do some pastoral work nearby as he was preparing for his final exams in liturgical studies at the University of Notre Dame, so […]
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Education of future priests braced by Pentecost Collection
The Pentecost Collection takes place in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend every spring to fund the education of diocesan seminarians. This year’s collection supported those future priests generously in […]
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The office of the tribunal: work that ‘touches people’s soul’
Father Jacob Runyon, judicial vicar for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, admitted that even practicing Catholics are often confused when he tells them he is in charge of the […]
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Around the Diocese: June 27, 2021
Fiftieth and 60th jubilees celebrated by Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart FRANKFORT, Ill. — Three Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart who are serving or have served in the […]
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Agencies, parishes, schools awarded St. Mary’s Heritage Fund grants
FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has awarded 35 grants totaling $172,700 from the St. Mary’s Heritage Fund to parishes, schools and agencies across the diocese. The […]
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Deacon Everett pursuing call to mission work
Deacon Frederick Everett will end 33 years of diocesan employment June 30 to pursue a calling for missionary work. He will continue his diaconate service at St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, […]
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Secretariat for Communications receives CMA awards
The Secretariat for Communications of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is the recipient of four prestigious awards for creative efforts realized in 2020. The awards were bestowed at the […]
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David Maugel appointed associate superintendent of Catholic schools
FORT WAYNE — Superintendent Dr. Joseph Brettnacher announced June 7 the hiring of David Maugel as a second associate superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. […]