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Numbers swell at Elkhart Rally for Life and march
By Denise Federow ELKHART — They came from all over Elkhart County — Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Millersburg and more — to rally together in support for life and the end […]
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Roe v. Wade turns 40:
A look at the legacy of legal abortion By Lisa Everett January 22 will mark the 40th anniversary of the infamous Supreme Court decision Roe v. Wade, which along with […]
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Catholics called to political action beyond voting booth
INDIANAPOLIS — “A new year, a new governor, and a Republican supermajority in the Indiana General Assembly bring another opportunity for Catholics to engage in the political process,” said Indiana […]
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Diocesan men’s conference to be held Feb. 9 in South Bend
SOUTH BEND — Matthew Kelly, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, and Franciscan Father David Mary Engo will highlight the third annual Diocesan Men’s Conference to be held this year at the Century […]
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Growth in numbers seen in men studying for the Priesthood
By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — “I am of the unambiguous opinion that each and every Catholic man needs to explicitly open his heart to the possibility of a priestly […]
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Vocations model works for Holy Cross
By Stephanie Gattman NOTRE DAME — With more than 50 men in formation, the vocations program of the Congregation of Holy Cross, United States Province of Priests and Brothers, is […]
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Religious communities have presence in diocese
By Kay Cozad The Order of Friars Minor Conventuals committed to serve MISHAWAKA — The Order of Friars Minor Conventuals, commonly known as Conventual Franciscans, was founded by St. Francis […]
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Technology promotes vocation discernment
By Jodi Magallanes MISHAWAKA — Modern technology and increased fellowship and catechesis are among the tools that encourage today’s young women to consider the religious life, say two South Bend-area […]
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Special collection Jan. 5-6 to aid Hurricane Sandy
WASHINGTON D.C. — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has announced the diocese will sponsor a special collection on Epiphany weekend, Jan. 5-6, to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy. The U.S. bishops […]
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Nix heritage celebrated at special Mass
NIX SETTLEMENT — A special Mass was celebrated at St. Catherine of Alexandra Church (Nix Settlement) by Father Adam Mauman, on Dec. 14, with Father Dale Bauman concelebrating. Father Mauman’s […]
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Faith is foundation of farming family life
By Laurie Kiefaber URBANA — It takes more than knowledge of seeds, chemicals and equipment to be a grain farmer today; it takes a lot of faith. Frank and Matthew […]
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Elmer J. Danch, veteran news reporter, dies
SOUTH BEND — Veteran news writer for Today’s Catholic, Elmer J. Danch, died Dec. 26 at Dujarie House at Notre Dame. He was 99. A South Bend native, born to […]