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The spirit of vocations explodes over St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Parish community rallies to support ‘Sons of Seton’ seminarians FORT WAYNE — St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, a large, vibrant parish on the southwest side of Fort Wayne, is celebrating its […]

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Seminarian fund benefits from ‘Come to the Table’ cookbook sales

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — The Spirit was moving among friends at a lakeside cookout in summer of 2011, when the women discussed the delicious summer fare they all […]

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Dialogue offers ‘exchange of gifts’

By Ann Carey SOUTH BEND — With a goal of working toward full Christian unity with all Christians throughout the world, the Vatican is engaged in 16 different international dialogues […]

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Annual Disabilities Retreat honors ‘God’s Good Earth’

FORT WAYNE — St. Vincent de Paul hosted its seventh annual retreat for people with disabilities on April 13 at the St. Vincent de Paul Spiritual Center in Fort Wayne […]

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Beatification of Mother Maria Theresia Bonzel closer with miracle decree

MISHAWAKA — Pope Francis approved his first decrees from the Congregation for the Causes of Saints on March 27, and among them was a “Decree of Miracle” acknowledging a miracle […]

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Evangelium Vitae Medal awarded to the Sisters of Life

NOTRE DAME — Mother Agnes Mary Donovan and her religious community, the Sisters of Life, received the 2013 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal at a banquet at the University of […]

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Translation and Interpretation Program grows — one document at a time

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Maria Teresa Michel has been a very busy woman since she began her new position as translator/interpreter at Catholic Charities in Fort Wayne in […]

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Fort Wayne area Catholic high schools anxious to make spring sports debuts

FORT WAYNE — With heavy snowfall covering the mound as late as March 25, the spring season is off to a slow start for Fort Wayne area athletes. Anxious to […]

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Indiana Supreme Court upholds Indiana school voucher law

By Brigid Curtis Ayer INDIANAPOLIS — School choice advocates experienced a major victory under the state capitol dome the final week of March as the Indiana Supreme Court rendered a […]

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Two young people answer God’s call to a Catholic faith journey

By Karen Clifford GRANGER — Many of the decisions we make in life as children are made or influenced by our parents. That is why it is remarkable that two […]

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Bishop Rhoades visits Saint Joseph High School on feast day

By Lisa Kochanowski SOUTH BEND — “Every year I look forward to coming here to Saint Joseph High School to celebrate the feast of St. Joseph,” said Bishop Kevin C. […]

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USF’s Amanda Pedro named Newman Civic Fellow

FORT WAYNE — University of Saint Francis (USF) senior nursing major Amanda Pedro has been named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact in recognition of her demonstrated investment in […]