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St. Pius X Catholic Church announces $20 million campaign to expand, build new church

GRANGER — St. Pius X Catholic Church, Granger, has announced the Behold, I Make All Things New capital stewardship campaign for facilities expansion. Upon the recommendation of St. Pius’ Facilities […]

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ICC’s priorities make it to halfway point

INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Catholic Conference’s (ICC) legislative priorities successfully reached the halfway point in the Indiana General Assembly, also known as “crossover.” Among the ICC priority bills that have […]

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Gloria Whitcraft named executive director of Catholic Charities

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has named Gloria Whitcraft as Catholic Charities new executive director. Her appointment, which begins March 3, marks an exciting new […]

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Carl Loesch appointed Secretary of Catholic Education, Jordan to be Superintendent

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has announced a reorganization of diocesan offices and has appointed Carl Loesch, current principal of Marian High School in Mishawaka, […]

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Bishop says groundswell of interest, excitement needed in Father Tolton’s sainthood cause

By Allison Ciraulo SOUTH BEND — Members of St. Augustine Parish in South Bend gathered Saturday, Feb. 1, for a presentation on the cause for canonization of Father Augustus Tolton, […]

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Weddell speaks on intentional discipleship

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Nationally known speaker and best-selling author Sherry Weddell challenged an audience of nearly 200 faithful from around the area who braved the frigid temperatures […]

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I remember Larry

By Don Clemmer Bishop William McManus once met an old woman at the train station in downtown Fort Wayne. In their conversation, it quickly emerged that she was the mother […]

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Father Lawrence A. Kramer dies

FORT WAYNE — Father Lawrence A. Kramer, retired diocesan priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, died Jan. 23 while in Florida. He was 79. Born in Fort Wayne […]

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The Rule of 1221: Confraternity of Penitents grow closer to God

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — In a small yellow home on Fort Wayne’s eastside live Madeline and James Nugent, who follow the Rule of 1221 and live their lives […]

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Bishop Dwenger alumni celebrate 50 years with Mass, reception

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Catholic schools remain strong in faith, knowledge and service

By Marsha Jordan, Interim Superintendent of Catholic Schools “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” is the theme chosen for Catholic Schools Week, 2014. The heart of a Catholic […]