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Retreat invites college students to grow in faith

By Lauren Caggiano Organizers of a nationally known retreat at the University of Saint Francis Sept. 30-Oct. 2 are inviting college-aged youth to grow closer to Christ. Summit Awakening 4: […]

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St. Joseph’s fosters vibrant faith community in Wells County

  For more photos visit the gallery. BLUFFTON — St. Joseph Church has been the only Catholic church in Wells County since its founding more than 140 years ago. “We’re […]

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Bishop Rhoades blesses diocese’s newest Catholic school

By Vince LaBarbera For more photos visit the gallery. On Monday, Aug. 29, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed Our Lady School — the newest Catholic school in the Diocese of […]

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Long-awaited gymnasium blessed by Bishop Rhoades

By Jennifer Miller All photos by Kevin Haggenjos For more photos visit the gallery.  Six years in the making, a new gymnasium, school addition and parish green at St. Joseph […]

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Poor Sisters of St. Clare religious professes final vows

By Jodi Marlin In a ceremony that was open to all, Sister Marie Veronica of Jesus, of the cloistered Poor Sisters of St. Clare, completed her perpetual religious profession to […]

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Summit attendees get ZEAL for mercy

By Denise Federow They gathered from all over the diocese — priests and religious, directors of religious education, school faculty, RCIA directors, youth ministers, parents and grandparents — all serving […]

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Living the Year of Mercy: The Local Cup

Brewing coffee and Catholic social teaching By Jennifer Miller When Michael and Catherine Griffin married, they promised each other they would make a commitment to their family and serve their […]

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St. Mary of the Annunciation celebrates 75th anniversary

By Denise Fedorow  More photos available in the photo gallery. St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, Bristol, observed its 75th anniversary with a variety of events over the weekend of […]

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University of Saint Francis inaugurates downtown campus

By Jodi Marlin More photos available The Catholic university that’s installing faith-based higher education in the heart of Fort Wayne opened its doors Tuesday, Aug. 16, to celebrate the completion […]

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Adams County highlighted In MY diocese

St. Mary of the Assumption Parish welcomes new priest By Rachel Battdorf DECATUR — In 1838 the first Mass was celebrated in Decatur. In 1840 the congregation became St. Mary […]

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Fall sports preview

Marian High School athletics gear up to repeat success Under the leadership of new Athletic Director Steve Ravatto, Marian High School athletics are gearing up for an outstanding season. Ravatto […]

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Mishawaka Catholic School celebrates five-year anniversary

By Trish Linner Mishawaka Catholic School was founded five years ago with the merger of three schools: St. Monica’s, St. Bavo’s and St. Joseph’s. The consolidated school recently celebrated its […]