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Court declines to review rulings overturning same-sex marriage bans

By Patricia Zapor WASHINGTON (CNS) — Rulings that overturned state bans on same-sex marriage in five states will be allowed to take effect, after the Supreme Court Oct. 6 declined […]

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Office of Family Life speaks on Respect Life

Living the Gospel of Life and the Gospel of Love By Lisa Everett This past summer at our annual pro-life directors’ conference, we heard a moving story from Dr. John […]

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Royce Gregerson ordained to diaconate in Rome

By Kay Cozad ROME — For seminarian Royce Gregerson, preparing for his Oct. 2 ordination to the diaconate has been a journey of prayer and mediation. “I have been spending […]

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Pilgrim statue inspires renewed Marian devotion

SOUTH BEND — “What is the most important question in the world today?” began William Sockey, custodian of the USA Pilgrim Virgin Statue. Speaking to an assembly of Saint Joseph […]

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Educators called to ‘greatness of soul’

By Kathy Kershner MISHAWAKA — Catholic Mission Day united South Bend diocesan educators for the celebration of Mass and consideration of the role of Catholic education in building up the […]

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St. Vincent teacher to serve in Operation Enduring Freedom

FORT WAYNE — What do 30 first-grade students at St. Vincent de Paul School in Fort Wayne and a member of the 122nd Fighter Wing of the Air National Guard […]

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Women’s Care Center celebrates 30 years of service

By Christopher Lushis WARSAW — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish on Sept. 18, offering praise and gratitude to those who have protected, healed […]

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Bishop celebrates Mass with Boy Scouts

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass for members of the Boy Scouts throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend at Moreau Seminary on Sept. 20. Ad Altare Dei Medals (meaning “to […]

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Diocesan campus ministries help students stay connected to faith

By Kay Cozad With the renewed fervor within the Catholic Church to reach out to youth and young adults, dioceses across the U.S. are working diligently to assist college students […]

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Divorce, migration changing the face of families worldwide, in U.S.

WASHINGTON (CNS) — The family under discussion when the extraordinary Synod of Bishops convenes at the Vatican Oct. 5 will bear little resemblance to the family of 50 or even […]

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Judge, deacon to speak at Red Mass dinner in Fort Wayne

FORT WAYNE — When the Honorable Marc R. Kellams speaks at the dinner following the Red Mass in Fort Wayne on Wednesday, Sept. 24, he will bring the perspective of […]

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Bishop celebrates 50th anniversary Mass at Marian High School

MISHAWAKA — “Put out into the deep!” announced Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to the Marian High School community during their golden anniversary Mass on Sept. 4. This joyous occasion commemorated […]