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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 […]
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Two sisters complete Perpetual Religious Profession of vows
By Stephanie A. Patka MISHAWAKA — On the feast day of St. Clare, two Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration made their final vows at a Mass celebrated by […]
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A legacy of leadership for Big Brothers, Big Sisters
By Lauren Caggiano Some people make it a point to leave the world better than they left it. Such is the case for Tim Wagner, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, […]
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ZEAL summit to focus on message of Jesus’ mercy
Are you a DRE? Youth Minister? Catechist? Teacher? Catholic? Are you looking to live your faith more fully? You are invited to dive into the Year of Mercy through a […]
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Welcome new principals
New St. Joseph principal believes ‘God is not afraid of new things’ By Jennifer Miller For the past nine years, George Azar worshipped in the wooden pews of St. Joseph […]
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Office of Communications expands coverage with new staff
The addition of three staff members to the Office of Communications of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend equips it to provide expanded coverage of Catholic news and events on […]
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Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, religious groups gather for annual conference in San Diego
“To serve alongside men and women who are your inspirational heroes is quite an unexpected honor and blessing … my own ministry would not exist without them.” So said Deacon […]