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Diocese mourns passing of Father Thomas Lombardi

FORT WAYNE — Father Thomas Lombardi, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, died Dec. 28 after a two-month battle with cancer. Ordained in 1975, Father Lombardi […]

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Cathedral Museum highlights Church and diocesan history

Editor’s note: Today’s Catholic is launching a new series focusing on Cathedral Museum in Fort Wayne and its artifacts. Cathedral Museum is a treasure trove of religious artifacts that bring […]

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Catholic school teachers shine the ‘Light of Learning’

Theresa Lolmaugh, St. Matthew Cathedral  The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend celebrates its outstanding educators each year by announcing “Light of Learning” award recipients. The award goes to an educator […]

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Around the Diocese: December 24, 2107

Young adults: Hike the Camino de Santiago SOUTH BEND — A trip to Spain to hike the Camino de Santiago is being organized for young adults in the Diocese of […]

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The love of Advent

During the Fourth Week of Advent we are awed by the depth of the love God has for us, the love made flesh in His Son, our Savior. Advent Jesus […]

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Filipino community celebrates Simbang Gabi at St. Therese

“Mabuhay!” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades urged a packed St. Therese, Little Flower Church, South Bend, on Gaudete Sunday. The word is Tagalog for “Rejoice,” one of several phrases Bishop Rhoades […]

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St. Vincent de Paul Society, Goodwill announce alliance

SOUTH BEND — The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County Inc., and Goodwill Industries of Michiana Inc., announced Dec. 12 that the two nonprofit organizations will form […]

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Full house for the Patroness of All the Americas

On Tuesday night, Dec. 12, St. Joseph Parish in Fort Wayne was packed. It was so full that two pews of Franciscan friars, upon seeing the number of families standing […]

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What is your New Year’s resolution?

FORT WAYNE — It will soon be New Year’s Eve, the time of year when many people give thought to adopting a New Year’s resolution. The practice of making a […]

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Distressed crèche restored at St. Charles Borromeo

The healing hands of a carpenter and a restorer have taken a broken, tattered crèche at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Fort Wayne, and made it whole again — taken it […]