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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 […]

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Human trafficking and home energy assistance among legislation to promote human dignity

School choice expansion, efforts to curb chemical abortion failed By Brigid Curtis Ayer INDIANAPOLIS — March 9 marked the close of another session of the Indiana General Assembly. Adjournment came […]

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First Communion unites the body of Christ

By Kay Cozad Children from all over the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend have been preparing for months to receive the sacrament of first Communion. The Eucharist, instituted by Jesus […]

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Former ‘Next Top Model’ brings moral message

By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE  — Former fashion model celebrity and current Catholic Answers apologist Leah Darrow delivered her story of conversion, courage and fortitude to a mixed audience of […]

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Contraception, abortion, and the battle for the heart of the woman

Guest editorial by Father Mark Gurtner On Saturday, Feb. 25, a political cartoon was featured in the Journal Gazette, which showed a husband holding a newspaper, which said “Santorum: America […]

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Evangelization theme of all school Mass for South Bend area schools

By Karen Clifford Visit the photo gallery for more photos. NOTRE DAME — “Go and make disciples of all nations,” proclaimed Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as he echoed the words […]

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St. Patrick, patron of Ireland and parades

By Vince LaBarbera St. Patrick is one of the world’s most popular saints. He’s the patron of Ireland, engineers, Nigeria, the Diocese of Norwich, Conn., parades and all things green. […]