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Equestrian Order supports Christians in Jerusalem

The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem is believed to date back to the First Crusade, when Jerusalem was liberated. Part of the reorganization of the religious, military […]

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Paintings place finishing touch on new Bishop Luers chapel

The installation of artwork in the new chapel at Bishop Luers High School is now complete. The Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi was built in memory of Bishop John […]

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IMD: ‘All we need is Christ’: the farmers’ parish

“People come here for the small community and the truth,” said Father Paul McCarthy about St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish. Father McCarthy has been the pastor at the small farm-town parish […]

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100th Anniversary of Fatima Apparitions

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady to three shepherd children at Fatima, Portugal. The Blessed Mother appeared once each month to the children from […]

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Senior couple provides hot meals, in motion

The words “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” have long been associated with the American […]

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‘Go … and preach the Gospel’ … If necessary, use a device

Today’s Catholic is updating, improving and expanding these communication tools so that we can reach more people of our diocese, especially our young people who are so engaged in the […]

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Alleviating short-term crises to get at long-term obstacles

Catholic Charities’ place in the philanthropic community Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles about Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend and its […]

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ATD: August 13, 2017

Forever Learning offers fall schedule SOUTH BEND — Michiana’s Forever Learning Institute is offering senior adults over 110 classes this fall on topics like health and fitness, creative arts, music, […]

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A century-old parish and committed community

Located in South Bend, Our Lady of Hungary Church and school have a long-standing history and community. Just last year the parish, founded in 1916, celebrated its 100th anniversary. It […]

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Nature, neighbors make manifest God’s care in Donaldson

A group of residents at Maria Center in Donaldson gathers daily for communal meals, often talking and sharing about the community they are happy to call home. On one sunny […]

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Children engage with ‘The Maker’ at Holy Family VBS

“When you find something that works as well as this, you keep it,” said parishioner Linda Lagodney. She was speaking about The Maker Fun Factory summer vacation Bible school, a […]

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Celebrating Mary’s role in our salvation

August Marian feasts honor the Holy Mother August is the month traditionally dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. To increase devotion and reliance on Our Lady, the church provides […]