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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. […]

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The sign of the cross calls on God’s presence

Edward Sri offers a biblical walk through the Mass at workshops in Mishawaka, Fort Wayne By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — “The Mass is the most biblical way to worship God,” noted Dr. […]

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The Diaper War: Students helping Women’s Care Center

By Trish Linner SOUTH BEND — The second annual “Diaper War” between Marian and Saint Joseph’s high schools was held Friday, Feb. 24. The students collected diapers to be donated […]

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Missions abound throughout diocese

St. Peter, St. Mary parishes offer mission FORT WAYNE — St. Peter and St. Mary parishes of Fort Wayne will hold a combined parish Lenten mission from Sunday, March 25, […]

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Stewardship is a family affair

By Denise Fedorow SOUTH BEND — For generations of the Kloska family of Elkhart, stewardship of time, talent and treasure has been a way of life. Irv and Bonnie Kloska […]