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Jewish Federation welcomes Bishop Rhoades

SOUTH BEND — “As Catholics and Jews, we share a common heritage through the parts of the sacred Scripture we hold in common. We pray to the same Lord. We […]

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Distance doesn’t prevent practice of Corporal Works of Mercy

By Vince LaBarbera Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with 80 percent of its 9.7 million residents living in poverty. Ninety-five percent are black with the median […]

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Students across the diocese support Holy Childhood Association

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — Catholic school students from across the diocese have been focused these past six weeks on sacrificial giving, one of the three pillars of Lent, […]

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Spiritual commitment within Marriage and family

NOTRE DAME — Franciscan Father David Mary Engo explained to the audience at the Notre Dame Conference Center that marriage is not a 50-50 proposition. “God provides the beautiful holy […]

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Catholicism has presence in new Parkview Regional Medical Center

FORT WAYNE — The new sprawling nine-story, 430 bed, Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne boasts a facility focused on health and wellness, and that includes spiritual well-being. Bishop […]

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Bishop visits Saint Joseph’s High School on feast day

Click on the photo gallery for more photos from the visit. SOUTH BEND — The feast of St. Joseph is a special occasion at Saint Joseph’s High School, but it […]

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Youngpeter receives Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ Award

FORT WAYNE — Retired high-school administrator Leon A. Youngpeter received the 2012 Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ Award at a ceremony on March 21 at St. Mary Catholic Church, […]

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Stations of the Cross across the globe

Praying the Stations of the Cross, also known as the Way of the Cross, is a traditional devotional practice that dates back to the 4th century in the Holy Land […]

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Enthusiasm soars with coming of ARISE

Earlier this winter the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, with the approval of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, joined forces with RENEW International to introduce a new initiative — ARISE Together […]

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Saints are role models for religious freedom and caring for sick

By Mark Zimmermann BETHESDA, Md. — Today’s Catholics can look to the saints as role models as they stand up for religious freedom, and as they care for the poor […]

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Remnants of a bishop

FORT WAYNE — Four months after Bishop Leo A. Pursley was installed in February of 1957 as the sixth bishop of Fort Wayne, he began living in a 13-room, fashionable […]

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Bishop Dwenger wins state gymnastics title

MUNCIE — Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger High School’s depth propelled it to the team title and Valparaiso’s Morgan Algozine won the All-Around competition during the IHSAA Girls Gymnastics State Finals […]