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Scrutinies bring catechumens closer to the celebration of Easter

The liturgical season of Lent soon will be half over. For catechumens who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil Mass, it’s time to prepare for the part of the […]

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Ugandan Stations of the Cross reflects culture of local parish

When St. Augustine parishioner Cheryl Ashe first saw the long, yellow banner with Jesus crucified in the middle, surrounded by the Stations of the Cross, she felt it would be important […]

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Parishes plan consecrations to St. Joseph

Remembered primarily at Christmastime, St. Joseph’s model of profound faith often is eclipsed by his revered family during the rest of the year. The quiet example of the foster father […]

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Weekly schedule for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades: March 8, 2020

Updated 3/13/2020 to reflect cancellation of March 14 confirmation Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. Two OSV meetings were also previously deleted due to logistical changes. Saturday, March 14: […]

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Rest in Peace: March 8, 2020

Angola Paul Kocsis, 80, St. Anthony of Padua Marjorie E. Leaders, 94, St. Anthony of Padua Arcola Mary Swenda, 93, St. Patrick Decatur Juan M. Huereca, 73, St. Mary of […]

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Around the Diocese: March 8, 2020

Saint Mary’s College announces commencement speaker NOTRE DAME — The board of trustees of Saint Mary’s College announced Feb. 26 that scholar, teacher and advocate for children and literacy Dr. […]

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Oblate lives Benedictine spirituality in the world

Becoming an oblate is one option open to women exploring a religious vocation. Nancy Rodgers, a Benedictine oblate from Fort Wayne, said oblates often don’t look any different than other […]

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A visible illustration of holiness: incense

There is something almost mystical in clouds of incense smoke filling a sacred space, ascending to heaven and seemingly carrying the prayers of the faithful to God. Some people delight […]

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‘As iron sharpens iron’; 90 days to Christian masculinity

Four Warsaw residents are among the thousands of men across the globe voluntarily traversing a raw, 90-day challenge of prayer, asceticism and fraternity. It’s Exodus 90, and for the men […]

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Former Catholic Relief Services CEO believes businesses can lead change for good

Former Catholic Relief Services CEO Carolyn Yauyan Woo believes businesses can lead positive change in their community and world, but their impact depends on the values and morals of the […]

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Number of young people entering Church encouraging

Traditionally performed on the first Sunday in Lent, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend March […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, March 1: 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Sunday, March 1: 7 p.m. — Mass, Holy Spirit Chapel, Le Mans Hall, Saint Mary’s College, […]