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Transfiguration Tour leads teens to seven historic local churches

Around 50 teens, chaperones, priests and seminarians piled into a school bus and cruised around the diocese on Aug. 6, the feast of the Transfiguration. Organized by the diocesan Office […]

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Growing with St. Paul of the Cross missions

St. Paul of the Cross Parish in Columbia City starts its members on mission trips relatively young, as evidenced by Stephanie Hamilton, the parish youth minister. “I’ve been a member […]

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Highway renamed for Archbishop Noll

The city of Huntington has paid tribute to the legacy of Archbishop John F. Noll by renaming an upgraded entrance into the city in his honor. “I think it’s very […]

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Sisters of Providence celebrate anniversaries of final vows

SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS — Seven Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, with ties to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, are celebrating jubilees this year. 60-year jubilarians Sister Donna Butler […]

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Seeking Refuge: Fitting in without losing cultural roots, Burmese refugees advance in Indiana

By Dan Stockman, national correspondent for Global Sisters Report Niang En Chin was in second grade when her family fled their home in Myanmar. Niang’s family is from the ethnic Chin […]

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New principals named at diocesan schools

Fort Wayne native to lead Our Lady School By Barb Sieminski It was a communal faith that accompanied new Our Lady School principal Samantha S. Smith during a heavy loss. […]

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Catholic schools look toward innovation, but also focus on tradition

WASHINGTON (CNS) — If anyone could rest on their laurels, it’s Catholic schools — for all they have accomplished in their U.S. history, educating in the faith and teaching children […]

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Diocesan schools committed to continuous improvement

In April 2016, schools of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend underwent a systemwide accreditation process through the national accrediting body AdvancED. AdvancED’s mission is to ensure that all learners […]

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Obituaries

Rest in Peace: August 5, 2018

Arcola Esther Corbat, 85, St. Patrick Breman Martha A. Monhaut, 89, St. Dominic Decatur David F. Terveer, 93, St. Mary/Assumption Donaldson Sister Lucy Megaro, 86, Catherine Kasper Home Ege Goldie C. […]

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Ave Maria University scholarship opportunity

AVE MARIA, Fla.— Ave Maria University announced July 30 that the Mary Cross Tippmann Foundation has expanded its scholarship offering for students planning to attend Ave Maria University to include […]

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Around the Diocese: August 5, 2018

Forever Learning fundraising dinner planned SOUTH BEND — Forever Learning Institute of South Bend will host a back-to-school fundraising event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 16 at St. Therese, Little […]

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Diocese

Financial Report 2017

Dear Friends in Christ: Once again, we are publishing an accounting of the financial operations of the diocese for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2017. As we have […]