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Father Fred Pasche retires as pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Angola

ANGOLA — When one asks Conventual Franciscan Father Fred Pasche what he likes best about St. Anthony of Padua Parish, he responds with a hearty, “Everything.” The pastor of the […]

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St. Bernard Church celebrates 150 years of faith

By Laurie Kiefaber WABASH — Heat and humidity did not dissuade the more than 250 parishioners, priests and area faithful from attending the St. Bernard Church sesquicentennial Aug. 24. Bishop […]

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Psalm 91 prayer cards inspire prayer across country

By Kathy Kershner SOUTH BEND — Genevieve Szynski’s family believes that “the family that prays together … wants everyone to pray together.” Or so her prayer card crusade would lead […]

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St. Francis Xavier Parish thriving after 150 years

For more photos visit the photo gallery. PIERCETON — The members of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Pierceton are unanimous in their love for and praise of the small Catholic […]

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Bishop blesses St. Elizabeth Ann Seton new educational wing

By Corine Erlandson FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish to celebrate Mass and bless the new educational wing on Saturday, Aug. 16. The […]

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ND conference to explore Romero contributions

NOTRE DAME — A major three-day international conference that will explore the past and present theological contributions of Archbishop Oscar Romero, and his enduring impact upon daily life in Latin […]

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Knights’ Festival of Faith draws families to Fort Wayne

By Tim Johnson For more photos visit the photo gallery FORT WAYNE — Twenty-two councils of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Knights of Columbus combined their talents to sponsor […]

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Youths connect at Catholic Youth Summer Camp

By Denise Federow MILFORD — Young people in grades 4-6 and representing 23 parishes across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend connected with each other, nature and the Lord when […]

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CRS: Global High School program:

Building solidarity at Bishop Dwenger through immersion experience By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Bishop Dwenger High School has recently partnered with Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in an innovative initiative […]

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Teens encounter Christ’s love and serve as disciples on bcX Retreat

By Christopher Lushis NOTRE DAME — High school students from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend joyfully came together for the annual bcX Retreat, July 22-25, to participate in liturgical […]

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Aaron Seng appointed diocesan director of youth ministry

MISHAWAKA — Aaron Seng has been appointed the director of youth ministry for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The secretariat for the youth ministry office has been restructured. “In […]