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Black Catholic advisory board to share traditions, cultures

By May Lee Johnson SOUTH BEND — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Black Catholic Advisory Board is determined to make a stronger black presence in the Catholic Church and around the […]

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Conference explores martyrdom of today’s Christians

By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — People usually think of Christian martyrs as those early Christians who were killed during the first few centuries of the Church. The reality is […]

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Two new campus ministry coordinators provide Catholic presence on campuses

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Having a Catholic presence on non-Catholic college campuses across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is making an impact these days as Rosie Lahrman […]

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Fertility center offers education, outreach to clients

By Ann Carey MISHAWAKA — The Saint Joseph FertilityCare™ Center here has been open only nine months, but already it is assisting clients in five foreign countries and 10 states […]

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Drought of 2012 affects farmers and consumers

By Michelle Castleman NEW HAVEN — During his 73 years on the farm, Mick Lomont, of rural New Haven, has seen dreadful crop conditions, but never quite like 2012. “It […]

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Papal nuncio urges renewal of faith, evangelization

By Jodi Magallanes SOUTH BEND — Follow the voice of Jesus speaking in His Church, so that the graces of the Year of Faith will increase our motivation to be […]

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Bishop Rhoades visits Holy Family School

Click here for more photos from the day. SOUTH BEND — In an unexpected turn of events, during a Mass marking the solemnity of All Saints Day at Holy Family […]

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Marian service fair forges spirit of commitment to volunteerism

MISHAWAKA — Complimenting the school’s motto of “They shall know us by our deeds,” a service fair was open to Marian High School students from Oct. 29 through Nov. 2 […]

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Project Moses comes to Fort Wayne

Active opposition to the Ten Commandments began with the time of Moses and has been freshened up by various individuals and groups ever since. In this country, the cry of […]

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St. Patrick Parish journey of faith endures through a century and a half

ARCOLA — The tones of “Panis Angelicus” rang out over the congregation of St. Patrick Church as parishioners awaited the appearance of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, celebrant of the anniversary […]

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Thomas, Rice defend religious freedom at South Bend rally

By Diane Freeby SOUTH BEND — “Those who do not stand up when their neighbors’ rights are being trampled on will soon find that their own are threatened.” Theresa Thomas […]