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Diocesan Curia realigned
FORT WAYNE — A measure of reshuffling and reorganization has taken place among the Secretariats of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in order to better meet the needs of […]
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A simple plan for the best Advent ever
Advent is just around the corner, and many people feel like it sneaks up on them — perhaps catching them by surprise. In the busyness of this life, what can […]
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Opening one’s home to others: Ruggaber family answers the call to ‘love thy neighbor’
2012: That’s the first year the Ruggaber family opened their home and invited someone else to stay in their spare basement room. Their resident? A friend from their undergraduate days […]
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Around the Diocese: November 26, 2017
USF announces ‘Pay It Forward’ Scholarship FORT WAYNE — The University of Saint Francis has announced a new scholarship available to incoming students who exhibit a commitment to service and […]
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‘The Star’ delivers faithful message of the Gospels
By John Mulderig NEW YORK (CNS) — A holiday treat suitable for all but the tiniest, “The Star” (Sony) is a delightful animated version of the Christmas story told from […]
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‘Wonder’ presents ordinary life and lasting impact of choices
By John Mulderig NEW YORK (CNS) — “Wonder” (Lionsgate) is a beautiful film about ugliness. Its protagonist is August “Auggie” Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a 10-year-old boy born with facial deformities […]
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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, November 26: 10:30 a.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Michael the Archangel Church, Waterloo Tuesday, November 28: 12:30 p.m. — Meeting of Diocesan Finance Council, Holiday Inn Express, Warsaw Tuesday, November 28: 6 […]
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Scholars use Catholic tradition to probe the good and the evil in modern culture
Deep explorations of good and evil, as they operate in individuals, society and today’s ethical dilemmas, prompted diverse cultural references — including the television show “Breaking Bad” and the Disney […]
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‘We are all God’s children:’ Couple advocates interfaith dialogue, compassion
Steven Shaikh was born and raised in India. As a Muslim, he witnessed violence in the name of religion and consequently became an atheist. While he knew there must be […]
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Bishop Rhoades elected chairman of USCCB Committee on Doctrine, re-elected to CRS board
FORT WAYNE — At the fall general assembly of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, the Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, was nominated and elected […]
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Blessed Solanus Casey lived out faith, hope, charity every day, says cardinal
By Mike Stechschulte DETROIT (CNS) — A humble priest and porter, Blessed Solanus Casey thanked God daily for the gift of those who came to his door in his small […]
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The tradition of blessing the Thanksgiving Day food
Many parishes in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend offer a blessing of Easter baskets at that time of year, but St. Vincent de Paul Parish is among those that […]