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Saints, rosary intertwine at all schools Mass
By Bertrand Fitzgerald More photos available in the photo gallery. NOTRE DAME — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ admonition that “we are all called to be saints” had a distinctly Marian […]
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Humility is first step in justice
Chief Justice Loretta Rush speaks at Red Mass dinner By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Lawyers, judges and civil government officials congregated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on […]
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Why Catholic? program flourishes in 22 parishes across diocese
By Kay Cozad “Why Catholic? Journey Through the Catechism” is a comprehensive, innovative adult formation program that began in earnest this year and is based on the four pillars of […]
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ALPHA program builds relationships
Alpha, a new initiative for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has been offered this fall as a parish tool for evangelization that is based on hospitality, sharing and prayer. […]
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University of Saint Francis marks 125th anniversary with Mass, reception
FORT WAYNE — The University of Saint Francis celebrated its 125th anniversary as an institution of higher learning with a Mass for the solemnity of St. Francis of Assisi Oct. […]
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St. André Bessette Guild promotes faith in medicine
SOUTH BEND — Amid a field increasingly void of a respect for the dignity of the human person, the newly founded St. André Bessette Guild of the Catholic Medical Association […]
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St. Pius X School named National Blue Ribbon School
More photos from the event can be found in the photo gallery. GRANGER — In a statement following the all-school Mass Sept. 29, Superintendent of Catholic Schools Marsha Jordan announced […]
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Queen of Peace principal to maintain success
MISHAWAKA — New Queen of Peace School Principal Jill Patrick said her main priority is to continue the success the school has already experienced. “I’ve come into such a well-established […]
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Conference explores Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, Laudato Si’
By Corine Erlandson FORT WAYNE — During his recent visit to the U.S., Pope Francis referred to his groundbreaking environmental encyclical “Laudato Si’” numerous times. The University of Saint Francis […]
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St. Vincent de Paul students learn the story of Fatima
By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Sister Angela Coelho, who is a religious sister and a medical doctor from Portugal, took the message of Fatima to the children of St. […]
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Pilgrim makes ‘encounter’ high priority of trip to D.C.
Reflection by Andrew Polaniecki Several months ago when I was enjoying the quiet summer days and before the Francis-in-the-U.S. hype had come across my radar, I received a message from […]
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Trials and surprises: a local pilgrim viewpoint
By Rebecca Fitzmaurice We began the “papal weekend” by using our special train tickets to get into the papal zone for Mass celebrated by Bishop (Kevin C.) Rhoades at St. […]