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Poor Handmaids celebrate jubilees
Seven Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ sisters who celebrate jubilees this year have ministered in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. Three other sisters have home parishes in the diocese. […]
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Diocese
Eleven instituted to ministry of acolyte
“Make your life worthy of your service at the table of the Lord and of his church.” It was with these words that Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades formally instituted each […]
Parish
Small-town church has large commitment to Christ
Southwest of Fort Wayne, just 3 miles from the Ohio state line, exists the small community of Monroeville. Like many smaller churches across the diocese, the Catholic parish of St. […]
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St. Joseph Hessen Cassel stands as a beacon for 175 years
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Church, located south of Fort Wayne on what was once called the Piqua Road, has been a beacon of faith for Catholics since its founding in […]
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St. Vincent de Paul Society luminary passes away
If she had just lived another 12 days, Cheryl Mowan would have celebrated her 50th wedding anniversary with her husband, Mike. Instead, Mowan entered the Lord’s presence Saturday, May 27, […]
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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 […]
Schools
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 […]
Bishop
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?” […]
Diocese
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 […]