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Catholic Charities celebrates 90 years of service

FORT WAYNE — Catholic Charities celebrates its 90th anniversary this year as a mission-driven organization that serves the poor and vulnerable regardless of religion, ethnic background, age, gender or ability […]

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Religious freedom rally participants stand up for liberties

SOUTH BEND — The Stand up for Religious Freedom Rally at noon on June 8 drew a large crowd to the Jon R. Hunt Plaza downtown. People of all ages […]

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Father Kramer to be active priest in retirement

COLUMBIA CITY — When Lawrence A. Kramer was in elementary school at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne, he doesn’t recall ever raising his hand when sister asked […]

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A priest for 50 years in December, Father Sarrazine retiring

ROANOKE — “I like everything about being a priest,” said Father Kenneth J. Sarrazine prior to his retirement this month. “My priesthood was a great gift from God!” Since July […]

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Catholic Vacation Bible School is family mission

FORT WAYNE — Sign up for Vacation Bible School is currently underway in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend with parishes preparing to host a fun and faith-filled week for […]

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Deacon Paul Baumgartner dies

SOUTH BEND — Deacon Paul Eugene Baumgartner of South Bend, died on May 24. He was 84. Born in South Bend, on Feb. 8, 1928, Deacon Baumgartner was son of […]

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The Spring All-Diocese Team announced

Here is a link to the All-Diocesan Team for spring sports in the four Diocesan High Schools. Click Here

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Bishop ordains two to the ‘ministry of Eucharistic love’

By Tim Johnson and Kay Cozad For more photos visit the photo gallery FORT WAYNE — Describing the Holy Priesthood as the “ministry of Eucharistic love” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades […]

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Bishop Rhoades to lead Corpus Christi Procession

FORT WAYNE —  “I am excited to invite the faithful of our diocese to join me in marking the feast of Corpus Christi … with a Eucharistic Procession — this […]

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Religious liberty under attack: A concrete example

All faithful are invited to attend the following: • Bishop John M. D’Arcy, bishop emeritus, will celebrate Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, on Friday, June 22, at 7 […]

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Brothers profess temporary vows

Brother Francis Mary, kneeling, professes temporary vows to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades during the Holy Mass of Temporary Vows at Our Lady of the Angels Oratory at St. Andrew Church […]

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A great day for CYO track and field

By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — Saturday, May 19, marked a great day in the history of Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) track and field. Despite the blazing sun, the weather […]