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Keep the Nativity at the Forefront of Christmas
On Christmas Eve of 2022, the streets of Fort Wayne were a slick sheet of ice, and the temperature was frigid. This past Christmas Eve could not have been more […]
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Catholic Charities Makes Season Bright for Families in Need
Catholics worldwide await the birth of the baby Jesus, Savior of the world, during this Advent season. They are also preparing to celebrate the holidays with their families, including a […]
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‘He Is Going to be an Amazing Bishop’
St. Mary Community Reacts to News of Father Jayasuriya’s Appointment Parishioners at St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church always knew Father Wimal Jayasuriya’s time as pastor would be limited; […]
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Our Lady of Guadalupe Honored Across the Diocese
To mark the feast of Our Lady of Gauadlupe, St. Adalbert Parish in South Bend hosted a two-day celebration in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary, which concluded with a […]
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A Visit to Victory Noll Always a Pleasure
On Friday, December 15, Bishop Rhoades traveled to Victory Noll in Huntington to talk to the Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters and others about his time taking part in […]
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Hand-Crafted Items Put to Good Use
Do you love to knit or crochet? Does every child and grandchild in your family already have a handmade blanket, hat, and scarf? If their closets are already stuffed from […]
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Deacon Assignment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment. Deacon James Tighe, to exercise pastoral care of St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: December 24, 2023
Auburn George Michael Davis, 74, Immaculate Conception Bluffton Geoffrey Frank, 68, St. Joseph Fort Wayne Suzanne Marie Stalf, 82, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Thomas W. Meyers, 66, St. Joseph, Hessen […]
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Bishop Rhoades’ Statement on Saint Mary’s College Reversing Its Decision to Admit Transgender Students
On Friday, December 22, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades made the following statement regarding Saint Mary’s College reversing its decision to admit transgender students to the college. “I am happy and […]
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ND Football Chaplain Focused on Winning Souls, Not Games
As a priest for the better part of 20 years, Father Nate Wills had preached in front of big crowds before. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus […]
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Christmas Mass an Opportunity for Reconnection with Faith
For priests, holiday Masses are like the Super Bowl for football teams or the Oscars for entertainers – a time when people come out in droves to celebrate. It’s a […]
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Holiday Traditions: Readers Share Fond Memories of Christmas Past
During Advent in 2021, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of the symbols and traditions of the Christmas season and the role they play in bringing us closer to the […]