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Funeral services planned for Sister M. Rose Agnes Pfautsch

MISHAWAKA — The Lord called Sister M. Rose Agnes (Ruth Mary) Pfautsch to her eternal reward on Friday, Jan. 25. Sister M. Rose Agnes died at Our Lady of Angels […]

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Compassionate student support program invokes St. Raphael

A person might call it a second chance or mercy or compassion, but at Fort Wayne’s Bishop Dwenger High School it’s called the St. Raphael Student Assistance Program. Also known […]

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On My Way Pre-K programs expand in diocese

Quality pre-kindergarten programs in a caring, trained environment are one of the greatest boosts to a child’s overall education, both in school and for their lifetime. They are beneficial for […]

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Marian High School patroness inspires inclusivity

When he named Our Lady of Lourdes the patroness of Marian High School in Mishawaka, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gave wings to Annie Ganser’s longtime dream. The chairman of Marian’s […]

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‘Burger King Coupon Book’ money turns to tech for Catholic schools

Anyone who has purchased a You Can Lend a Hand coupon book from a local Catholic school student snared some deals on Burger King burgers, fine dining at Chili’s and […]

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Rest in Peace: January 27, 2019

Decatur Edward L. Hammond, Jr., 72, St. Mary of the Assumption Fort Wayne James  Heimberger, 74, St. Charles Borromeo Stephanie Sienkiewicz, 95, St. Jude June Guthier, 103, St. Jude Bernadette […]

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House bill outlaws brutal later-term abortion procedure

Sue Liebel had just completed the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., last week when her focus turned back toward Indiana. The longtime pro-life advocate was asked to comment […]

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‘Finding Beauty in Ashes’: A deacon’s wife finds hope in his untimely death

“What are the ashes? … These are the wounded parts of our lives. God uses all of it and makes it into beauty as only God can,” writes Mary Hilger […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Tuesday, January 29: 11:30 a.m. — Fort Wayne You Can Lend a Hand Luncheon, Grand Wayne Convention Center, Fort Wayne Wednesday, January 30: 12 p.m. — Live Broadcast on Redeemer Radio, Fort Wayne Thursday, […]

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Moments of witness, outreach at March for Life

While many travelers to the National March for Life in Washington, D.C., returned home sooner than initially expected due to impending snowfall, numerous pilgrims from the local diocesan and college […]

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Around the Diocese: January 27, 2019

Trivia night at Forever Learning SOUTH BEND — Forever Learning Institute will host a trivia night fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 9, at Forever Learning, located in St. Therese, Little […]

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Bishop Dwenger High School students take the lead at March for Life

Over 200 students from Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne, carried large flags and a banner that lead the 46th annual National March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Friday, […]