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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. […]

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Day 3: Topic of human sexuality, wounded families covered at World Meeting of Families

By Tim Johnson PHILDELPHIA — “How essential the family has been to the building of this country, and how worthy it is of our support and encouragement,” quoted Fred and […]

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Day 2: World Meeting of Families

Cardinal Sarah, Helen Alvaré talks, volunteer project highlight Wednesday World Meeting of Families By Tim Johnson PHILADELPHIA — While Pope Francis hit the ground running in Washington on Wednesday, the […]

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Diocesan participants call Day 1, World Meeting of Families, ‘a wonderful experience’

By Tim Johnson PHILADELPHIA — Diocesan travelers attending the first day of the World Meeting of Families, Tuesday, are calling the event a true pilgrimage. The 10 diocesan families who […]

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Inspiration offered at ZEAL Missionary Discipleship Summit

By Kay Cozad Visit www.zealsummit.com FORT WAYNE — When the Popcaks deliver their keynote address at the first annual ZEAL Missionary Discipleship Summit at Bishop Dwenger High School on Saturday, […]