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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 […]

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Papal preacher calls for deeper understanding of celibacy

By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — The preacher to the Pontifical Household in the Vatican headlined an impressive lineup of speakers at a Feb. 15-17 symposium at the University of […]

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ICC update

Assisting undocumented college students gain in-state tuition INDIANAPOLIS — Promising young, college students have come to Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) with a problem. The problem: a new state law has […]

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Pope creates 22 new cardinals, including three from US, Canada

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI created 22 new cardinals from 13 countries — including three from the United States and Canada — placing red hats on their heads […]

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What a ‘treasure’ the elderly are to the Church

Bishop Rhoades visits Sanctuary at St. Paul’s SOUTH BEND — Over 100 residents of Sanctuary at St. Paul’s senior living community gathered in their chapel for Mass with Bishop Kevin […]

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Retirement? I'm just getting started

Bugert’s retirement ‘far ‘n away’ from boring OSSIAN —  “I’m a volunteer kind of guy and not one of those people who sits in an aluminum chair in the driveway […]

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Vulnerability and its place in relationships

Edith Stein conference explores personal and gender failures, gives blueprint for success NOTRE DAME — Presenters delved deeply into human strength and weakness as they pertain to a person’s self […]