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Jane Sandor extends a welcome to those with disabilities

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Helping everyone open the doors of their hearts and the Church is the mantra that Jane Sandor brings to her new role as a […]

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Marian wins state, Saint Joseph finishes as runner-up

By Chuck Freeby INDIANAPOLIS — A year ago, Marian’s girls soccer team lost the state championship game on penalty kicks. The Knights left nothing to chance in 2012. Saturday, Djamel […]

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Seminarians evangelize at Ball State University

MUNCIE — A group of seminarians got a head start on the Year of Faith with a mission trip to Ball State University this month. Thirty men traveled to the […]

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Today's Catholic Life magazine launches first weekend of November

Today’s Catholic Life, an exciting new lifestyle magazine created by the Secretariat of Communications and staff of Today’s Catholic newspaper, will begin distribution on the first weekend of November. The […]

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White Mass celebrated at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

MISHAWAKA — Our Lady of Fatima Chapel at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center was the setting for a White Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at 6 p.m. Oct. […]

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Papal nuncio to speak at Nov. 4 Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral

Will offer keynote address at the Seeds of the Church conference By Tim Johnson SOUTH BEND — Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, the apostolic nuncio to the United States, will preach […]

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Decatur parish, others, pleased with success of ARISE

By Michelle Castleman DECATUR —  All across the diocese, small faith-sharing groups are half way through the first season of the ARISE process. Last winter, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades encouraged […]

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Those with chronic illnesses offered safe haven for spiritual support

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Facing the diagnosis of a chronic illness can be a devastating experience. Learning to live with the physical, emotional and spiritual challenges that accompany serious […]

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‘iBelieve’ — reason for celebration at Confirmation rally

By Denise Fedorow SYRACUSE — Sporting black T-shirts with the powerful phrase “iBelieve” printed in white on the front and symbols for the Year of the Faith on the back, […]

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Local teens are Catholics on a mission

FORT WAYNE — A group of local teens and their moms are currently on a mission — working overtime to make their dream of serving on a mission trip to […]

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St. Patrick Parish celebrates a century and a half of growth

ARCOLA — St. Patrick Catholic Church has been a landmark in the tiny village of Arcola for a century and a half, drawing Catholics from Fort Wayne and many smaller […]

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Gubernatorial candidates share their vision for Indiana

The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), the public policy arm of the Indiana bishops, offers Hoosier Catholics a three-part series of articles profiling statewide-elected officials. In each article, the candidates were […]