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Around the Diocese: February 16, 2020

Burial service for aborted fetal remains SOUTH BEND —Five months have passed since 2,411 aborted fetal remains were discovered at the property of Ulrich Klopfer, a former abortionist in South […]

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Couple visits holy places, sites of miracles

Dave Domenico and his family have traveled to the far parts of the world looking into miracles that have happened, and in the process been blessed with each impression. Domenico […]

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Every parish, one night: The Light Is On For You

FORT WAYNE — “A man is repaired in an instant by divine grace,” said St. Thomas Aquinas. How long has it been since you felt all the pieces were in […]

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St. Monica parishioners ‘Valentine’ former pastor

Making a nearly two-hour drive to visit a former pastor is a thoughtful gesture that demonstrates gratitude for the vital role priests play in the lives of the Catholic faithful. […]

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Love of the Eucharist draws grandfather to reconciliation

After being away from the Catholic Church for 40 years, one man’s return to the faith was simply a matter of listening to the still, small voice speaking within. “You […]

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Rest in Peace: February 9, 2020

Fort Wayne Stella Eber, 87, St. Therese Mary Ferris, 93, St. Charles Borromeo Gregory A. Hastreiter, 67, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Timothy Lauer, 69, St. Therese John F. Riecke, […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, February 9: 9 a.m. —  Mass, St. Robert Bellarmine Church, North Manchester Monday, February 10: 5:30 p.m. — Meeting of Diocesan Review Board, Sacred Heart Rectory, Warsaw Tuesday, February 11: 2 […]

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Retired head of Catholic Relief Services to speak at Servus Omnium

In a lifetime of accomplishments, keeping a promise to her parents has been the most gratifying for Dr. Carolyn Yauyan Woo, retired president and CEO of Catholic Relief Services. She […]

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Around the diocese: February 9, 2020

Help for struggling marriages INDIANAPOLIS — For those who feel alone in their marriage, there is help. Retrouvaille (pronounced “retro-vi,” with a long “I”) means “rediscovery” and offers the chance […]

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Using the gifts God gave you: Exploring charisms

The children of Lori Massa were getting older. So in 2013, the homeschooling Mom began to look for another arena in which she could constructively contribute; maybe either a career […]

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Bishop: Catholic social teaching should inform political decisions

A crowd of young adults gathered at Welch’s Ale House in Fort Wayne Jan. 28 to listen to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades speak on the topic of religion and politics. […]

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A marriage made in faith

Faith is seldom the initial attraction between two people. But for Eric and Kayla Peat it was, and it remains a strong connection. Faith was the heart of what brought […]