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Declining revenue, 2010 election set stage for short legislative session says ICC director

By Brigid Curtis Ayer INDIANAPOLIS — “Short, but not necessarily sweet,” says Glenn Tebbe, Indiana Catholic Conference’s executive director. “That is the general consensus among state lawmakers who headed back […]

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Father Tom O’Connor 2010 Light of Christ Award:

Encouraging the next generation of servants FORT WAYNE — St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Fort Wayne, in cooperation with the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, is now accepting nominations for the […]

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Decatur parish blesses new gymnasium

By Tim Johnson DECATUR — After an escorted tour with Father David Voors, pastor, to bless the new gymnasium at St. Mary of the Assumption Parish and St. Joseph School […]

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Angel Tree program connects children to the parent in prison

By Lauren Caggiano FORT WAYNE — For more than 100 children in the area, there will be one less person at the Christmas dinner table due to incarceration. However, thanks […]

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From pastor to rector to bishop, Bishop Rhoades explains priesthood

By Tim Johnson HARRISBURG, Pa. — In this Year for Priests promulgated by Pope Benedict XVI, it is easily discerned that priestly formation is a high priority with Bishop Kevin […]

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Papal honors conferred on monsignors, Knight of St. Gregory

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Parishioners, religious, friends and families filled the pews of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 10 in a solemn vespers service to […]

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Christmas carols herald historical tone

By Vince LaBarbera Singing and caroling at Christmas time is one of the oldest folk customs of the holiday season worldwide. The practice has been present, in fact, since the […]

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Franciscan Center anniversary celebration features Father Benedict Groeschel

FORT WAYNE — Father Benedict Groeschel spoke at the North Campus of the University of Saint Francis (USF) on Dec. 12 as the Fort Wayne Franciscan Center celebrated its 20th […]

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Communal intercession theme of conference

By Diane Freeby NOTRE DAME — “People say there is a crisis of faith today, but that’s not the problem. The foundational problem is, there is not enough love.” Father […]

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Marian devotion is meaningful to Bishop Rhoades

By Tim Johnson The following is the first in a series of fetaure articles in Today’s Catholic to acquaint the people of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend with Bishop […]

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In celebration: A journey from a shelter to a village

FORT WAYNE — Vincent Village celebrated 20 years of providing shelter, services and affordable housing for homeless families on Dec. 2, with an open-house celebration at 2827 Holton Ave. Bishop […]

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Christmas CD benefits mother and child at Women’s Care Center

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — “Unto Us a Child is Born,” is a festive music CD released just in time for the Christmas season that has a dual purpose, […]