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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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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 […]

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Bishop Rhoades to rededicate diocese to Blessed Mother

FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will renew the consecration of the diocese to Jesus through the Blessed Mother at the 6 p.m. Mass at the Cathedral of the […]

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Msgr. Schooler completes emotion-filled 1,200-mile bicycle adventure through Europe

By  Chris Lushis GRANGER — In celebration of his 40 years of pastoral service within the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Msgr. Bill Schooler joined several friends and family members […]

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Catholic singles find home in faith community

FORT WAYNE — Being single at an age when many contemporaries are marrying and even starting families can make maintaining a fulfilling social life difficult. Add to that the faith […]

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Taking another look at Natural Family Planning

By Lisa Everett The continuing controversy over the HHS mandate has kept the issue of birth control in the national spotlight and raised questions in the minds of many people, […]

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Saint Joseph High School holds Christian Service Camp

SOUTH BEND — Saint Joseph High School held its second annual Christian Service Camp on July 9-10. More than 60 students participated in this year’s camp. “Christian Service Camp is […]

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Infertility website offers resources and community for struggling couples

A  new website has recently been launched by the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend that focuses on the burden of infertility. Infertilitycross.com premiered appropriately on June 24, the Feast of […]