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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 […]

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Notre Dame and Holy Cross educators bring knowledge and hope to Westville prisoners

By Christopher Lushis NOTRE DAME — One of the key themes throughout Pope Francis’ pontificate has been a consistent call to reach to the margins of society and demonstrate merciful […]

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St. Jude Eagles’ coach Westendorf retires

By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — After responding to a request for a fifth grade boys’ basketball coach in the St. Jude bulletin, Dave Westendorf and his brother, Jerry, agreed […]

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Sankofa Day of Reflection looks back, looks forward

Laughter, African drums, dancers, joy, devotion, song, fellowship and liturgical celebration: “Sankofa” By Kathleen Kershner For more photos from the day visit https://picasaweb.google.com/110561327464960550642 SOUTH BEND — Inspired with the “audacity […]

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Pueri Cantores Festival brings to liturgy a beatific sound

For more photos visit https://picasaweb.google.com/110561327464960550642 By Kay Cozad and Tess Steffen NOTRE DAME — With beatific voices raised, students from across the diocese gathered at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart […]

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Closed captioning during TV Mass better serves faithful

The Sunday TV Mass on WFFT-TV and WNDU-TV has been offering closed captioning (CC) since Feb. 1 in Fort Wayne and March 15 in South Bend. All televisions are equipped […]

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Disabilty Board promotes relationship

As the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend continues its efforts to reach out to all its faithful, the Office of Evangelization and Special Ministries is seeking ways to better serve […]

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Father Hesburgh remembered by the Notre Dame community

By Chris Lushis NOTRE DAME — “For all the momentous events in which he played a role, and all the honors he received, Father Ted Hesburgh always said the most […]