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Beauty of art and sacraments as response to culture of pornography

By Chris Lushis NOTRE DAME — “May the eyes of your hearts be enlightened, that you may know the hope that belongs to His call.” These words from St. Paul’s letter […]

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‘Take Me to World Youth Day’ Sweepstakes begins on Divine Mercy Sunday

By Natalie Kohrman FORT WAYNE — During the summer of 2016, pilgrims from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will be traveling to World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow, Poland, […]

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Hoosier lawmakers clarify Indiana’s RFRA; but ‘fix’ raises unanswered questions

By Brigid Curtis Ayer for the Indiana Catholic Conference STATEHOUSE — Amid the national media firestorm over misperceptions of the effects of the newly-passed Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA), […]

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Theology of the body curriculum to be added to seventh-grade religious education

By Tim Johnson MISHAWAKA — The Office of Family Life will showcase their component of the standardized seventh-grade religion program when they introduce the theology of the body curriculum on […]

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Ending death penalty rooted in Gospel values

By Catherine ODell SOUTH BEND — Sister Helen Prejean smiled warmly as she scanned the crowded dining room at South Bend’s Our Lady of the Road Catholic Worker Drop-in Center. […]

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Open house, tour to celebrate 175th anniversary of St. Mary

DECATUR — To celebrate their 175th anniversary St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur will host an open house on Sunday, April 19, from 2-3:30 p.m. Friends, neighbors […]

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‘Take Me to World Youth Day’ Sweepstakes begins on Divine Mercy Sunday

FORT WAYNE — During the summer of 2016, pilgrims from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will be traveling to World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow, Poland, the home of […]

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Nick Zehr, newborn son, find a home in the Catholic Church

By Cathy McCleish  FORT WAYNE — Unpretentious and enthusiastic, Nick and Pam Zehr are counting their blessings alongside the days until both Nick and their newborn son, Maxwell, will be […]

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Prayer vigil recalls witness of recent Christian martyrs

By Chris Lushis SOUTH BEND — Addressing those in attendance for a memorial prayer vigil at St. Matthew Cathedral on March 29, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades reminded that “it is […]

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Religious Freedom legislation becomes Indiana Law

STATEHOUSE — Hoosiers of all faith traditions can be assured that government will not infringe upon their constitutional right to freely exercise their religion. In the final week of March, […]

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The journey through Lent

There is more to come By Father James Shafer I would imagine that most church-attending Catholics experience Holy Week by participating in Mass on Palm Sunday of the Passion of […]

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Diocesan women’s retreat offers encounter with Jesus

By Kay Cozad Click here for more photos HUNTINGTON — One hundred twenty-five women from around the diocese gathered at St. Felix Catholic Center in Huntington on Saturday, March 21, to […]