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University of Notre Dame Celebrates 175th Anniversary Mass

For more photos from Notre Dame click here. On November 26, 1842, Father Edward Sorin and his brother companions of the Congregation of Holy Cross arrived at the snowy property […]

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John Ankenbruck: Catholic gentleman, Fort Wayne legend

John Victor Ankenbruck is being remembered as a man who was always thinking, always digging for the deeper truth. Francie Hogan, page designer for Today’s Catholic who worked with Ankenbruck […]

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A faith-filled Catholic community with a strong French heritage

St. Louis, Besancon Catholic Parish in New Haven was established in 1846 by a group of French settlers who, inspired by pioneer priests like Father Julian Benoit, wanted to bring […]

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Strengthening each other, serving the community

What draws people to a particular parish remains subjective to the individual or family who is seeking. Some desire a strong sense of community, while others love a lively worship […]

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Change, challenge and commitment: Today’s Catholic 

By its very nature, a great challenge faced by the publishers of print media is to remain viable, meaningful and interesting, yet entertaining, to its readers. In fact, there may be […]

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Jim Shields leaves legacy of dedication to Bishop Dwenger

Jim Shields valued the importance of service and dedication to others early in his life: That generosity manifested itself visibly to the Fort Wayne community and especially Bishop Dwenger High […]

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New director for Office of Catechesis

On Aug. 2, Jonathan Kaltenbach assumed his role as director of the Office of Catechesis for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. His background and familiarity with the diocese are […]

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Pratt to return to home to serve youth

John Pratt recently assumed the role of director of youth ministry for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. He formerly served as the youth director, director of religious education and […]

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Around the Diocese: August 27, 2017

Lindenwood presents Embracing Our Identity retreat DONALDSON — On Tuesday, Sept. 12, Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center presents “Embracing Our Identity as Sons and Daughters of God,” from 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. EDT. […]

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Trust in God’s mercy, Mary’s intercession key themes at Fatima celebration

Click here for more photos from the event “Amid the chaos of the sea, the storms of life, the Lord says to us as He said to the disciples: Take […]

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Sister of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration makes perpetual vows

Solidarity with a saint’s powerful witness of love for the Lord infused a Mass that took place Aug. 9 and at which Sister M. Benedicta Duna, OSF, made her perpetual […]

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Catechetical institute to observe anniversary of Catechism

Matthew Kelly keynote speaker at Zeal Summit in Warsaw Sept. 9 Twenty-five years ago, in October 1992, St. John Paul II promulgated the Catechism of the Catholic Church. It was on […]