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Decatur parish blesses new hall

DECATUR — St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church of Decatur recently held a Blessing of the Grounds ceremony for the new parish hall that is currently under construction. Father […]

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Diocese accounts for financial operations

Click here for the Statement of revenues and expenses for the year ended June 30, 2010 Dear Friends in Christ: Once again, we are publishing an accounting of the financial […]

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bcX retreat teens serve in their own back yard

By Diane Freeby NOTRE DAME — “When you help others, it’s just a good feeling.” Brian Trahin was among 80 young people from around the diocese who had more than […]

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University Faculty for Life Conference at Notre Dame fosters pro-life scholarship

By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — College and university faculty often face discrimination for their pro-life stance at both secular and religious colleges. So in 1989 a handful of professors […]

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Diocesan voucher plan — ambitious, realistic, reasonable

The Catholic Schools Office has had excellent cooperation from principals, staff, business managers, school board members and pastors this summer as it works to share important information with parents regarding […]

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Educación Para el Ministerio Program graduates receive certificates

WARSAW — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades congratulated the first participants to receive certificates from the Educación Para el Ministerio Program Saturday, June 18, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church and […]

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Take the online survey

Your voice counts Recipients of Today’s Catholic newspaper are encouraged to let their voice be heard by participating in an online survey. The survey, which includes about 10 questions and […]

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Saint Joseph’s High School breaks ground

A step ‘forward in faith’ SOUTH BEND — “This moment is triumphant and overwhelming. After so many years of having the vision and, now, seeing it become a reality, I […]

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ManAlive reaches out to men of the diocese

By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Fort Wayne dermatologist Dr. Tom McGovern loves being a doctor, but he also loves and is excited about his Catholic faith. The program that […]

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The installation of Felipe de Jesus Estévez

10th bishop of the Diocese of Saint Augustine, Fla., June 2, 2011 They came here as refugees. Twenty-six young boys. Part of the Pedro Pan Project, which brought thousands of […]

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Principals available to assist parents with questions on vouchers

By Dr. Mark Meyers Principals of our Catholic schools have been working closely with the Catholic Schools Office this summer to assist parents with questions on vouchers. Parents with children […]

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Fifty years of adoration and worship

Corpus Christi Parish By Jodi Magallanes SOUTH BEND — Fifty years ago, the parents of one-year-old Terri Herendeen began attending Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church on the northwest side […]