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Butler family generations formed by service to Catholic Cemetery

People who come to the diocesan Catholic cemetery in Fort Wayne are often filled with a sense of peace, tranquility and the hope of eternal life. For Steve Butler, these sentiments will be forever united with […]

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Knights host annual Lourdes Ball to support pilgrimages

A theologian’s commentary on Our Lady of Lourdes, and participants’ donations of about $1,500 for a pilgrimage to the site of her apparition, spread inspiration at a Knights of Columbus […]

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Baccalaureate Masses celebrated for Marian, Saint Joseph

Click here for more photos. Diego Delgado of Queen of Peace Parish is a graduating senior from the Marian High School Class of 2017. The Marian Scholar, who graduated with GPA […]

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From altar boy to bishop-designate: Father William Wack

At a May 29 press conference in Pensacola, Fla., where he is the bishop-designate, the first question Father William Wack, CSC, fielded was, “Will you be the first bishop from South Bend?” […]

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Around the Diocese: June 11, 2017

Christ Child Society celebrates 70 years  SOUTH BEND — In commemoration of its 70th year of clothing under-resourced children, the Christ Child Society will host Let Love Shine, a reception […]

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Victory Noll Sisters celebrate jubilees

HUNTINGTON — Seven members of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters are celebrating Jubilees in 2017. Six were honored with a special Mass May 24 at Archbishop Noll Memorial Chapel […]

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The Trinity calls us to see that love is of God

Feast of the Holy Trinity John 3:16-18 This weekend the church celebrates the Feast of the Most Holy Trinity. “The Trinity” is the scholarly, theological term to describe the most […]

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Two begin lives of joyful service: Ordination to the priesthood

The jubilant strains of the majestic pipe organ rang through the vast edifice of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in downtown Fort Wayne Saturday, June 3, a day in […]

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Pentecost

At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, the moment at which the disciples received the Holy Spirit is commemorated in a stained glass window designed by F.X. […]

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In MY diocese: St. Hedwig’s rich Polish tradition

St. Hedwig has been a fixture of downtown South Bend for well over a century. A unique feature of the church is its strong Polish heritage, which is still present […]

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In MY diocese: St. Patrick, mother parish of the city of South Bend

Located downtown, St. Patrick is one of the oldest parishes in South Bend. As recently as a few years ago, the parish struggled to find younger members: but that’s now […]

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Bishop Dwenger, Bishop Luers high schools celebrate baccalaureate Masses

______________________________ Bishop Luers High School at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception                                     […]