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Priests set for sacred success with Good Leaders, Good Shepherds training

By Tim Johnson DONALDSON — Nineteen priests from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend recently completed classes with intense training offered through the Catholic Leadership Institute’s Good Leaders, Good Shepherds […]

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Education for Ministry ‘grads’ say classes deepen their faith

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Education for Ministry students experienced a milestone on May 7 receiving certificates for two years of diligent study about the Church and their faith. […]

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Schmid appointed to National Review Board

GRANGER — A diocesan resident has been appointed to the National Review Board of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. That board collaborates with the bishops’ conference in preventing […]

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Father Matthew Sienkiewicz dies

SOUTH BEND — Father Matthew Sienkiewicz, a retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend died on May 6 in Three Oaks, Mich., where he was residing. He was […]

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Bishop encourages confirmandi to be courageous and live the faith

By Christopher Lushis GRANGER — “The Church needs your energy and enthusiasm to bear witness to Christ!” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades passionately emphasized these words of mission to the seventh-and-eighth […]

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Deffenbaugh assumes helm of Saint Anne Home

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Saint Anne Home and Retirement Community of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has experienced much positive growth and change throughout its 47-year history […]

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Parishes, grade schools, high schools promote vocation awareness

By Tim Johnson The laity and the educational institutions of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend all share a role in fostering religious life and vocations. Some schools, such as […]

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Laying the groundwork for vocations at home and in the diocese

Promoting, praying for vocations to religious life By Tim Johnson The Vatican has set the 51st World Day of Prayer for Vocations for May 11, the fourth Sunday of Easter, […]

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Bishop Rhoades remembers heroes on Holocaust remembrance day

FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was present for the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day held April 28 at the Temple of Congregation Achduth Vesholom, along with Jewish clergy, officials […]

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Adoption — a priceless journey

By Kay Cozad Brad and Meredith Boyles’ dream of starting a family finally came true last year with the birth of their daughter Colette. The tiny red-haired bundle, who has […]

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Women gather for prayer, reflection and Adoration

By Denise Fedorow GOSHEN — Approximately 70-80 women from St. Vincent de Paul in Elkhart, St. Mary of the Annunciation in Bristol, St. Martin de Porres in Syracuse, St. Dominic […]