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Holocaust and Heroism Remembrance Day celebrated

By Chris Lushis NOTRE DAME — Members of the University of Notre Dame family gathered outside the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes for a special prayer vigil to witness […]

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Readers respond, send kindness to Kentucky

FORT WAYNE — In the 2014 Christmas issue of Today’s Catholic, an article titled “Blight Christmas” described two Catholic parishes on hard times in the hills of Kentucky and how, […]

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Diocese disperses parishes-in-need grants

The Annual Bishop’s Appeal of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend includes a funding program to assist less affluent parishes. A Parishes-in-Need Fund Committee met recently to review parish requests […]

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Creating a culture of discernment to the Priesthood

Every pastor needs to be the vocation director of his parish By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Everyone — from moms and dads, to coaches, teachers and even peers — […]

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‘Voices of Young Catholic Women’ marks 30th anniversary of Madeleva Lectures

By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — An April 16 evening program at Saint Mary’s College focused on the “Voices of Young Catholic Women” project conducted by college staff and students. […]

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Poor Handmaids ‘come home’ to South Bend, Mishawaka

By Denise Fedorow Visit the photo gallery for more photos by Kevin Haggenjos. SOUTH BEND, MISHAWAKA — An entire weekend of activities was planned for the Poor Handmaids of Jesus […]

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Holy Cross College students offer friendship at the margins

By Chris Lushis  NOTRE DAME — Students, faculty and staff of Holy Cross College welcomed Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to campus on April 16 in celebration of the Pope Francis […]

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Steve Corona receives Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ award

By Kay Cozad Click here for more photos from the award ceremony. FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne city dignitaries, educational administrators, family and friends were on hand to celebrate as […]

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Arise Together in Christ renews diocese

Faithful continue the journey with Why Catholic? process By Kay Cozad Many parishes across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend have recently completed their three-year goal of faith formation and […]

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Goshen senior is ‘grandma’ to youth

By Denise Fedorow GOSHEN — St. John the Evangelist senior Pat Turco is known as “Grandma Pat” to the Goshen parish’s youth and has dedicated many years of service to […]

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St. John the Evangelist parishioners recall Palm Sunday tornadoes

By Denise Fedorow GOSHEN — April 11th marked the 50th anniversary of the infamous Palm Sunday tornadoes that tore through the Goshen area, leaving a path of devastation behind. Forty-nine […]

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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 […]