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All Schools Mass celebrates vocations, remembers Bishop D’Arcy

By Diane Freeby Visit the photo gallery for more photos from the All School Mass. SOUTH BEND — The Catholic All Schools Mass, a celebration always near and dear to […]

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US Church leaders express surprise, admiration for pope’s decision

FORT WAYNE, WASHINGTON (CNS) — U.S. Catholic Church leaders who awoke to the news of Pope Benedict XVI’s announcement that he will retire at the end of February said they […]

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Why defending the truth about marriage is so important

By Fred Everett In Hans Christian Anderson’s version of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” it is only a child who, in his innocence, is able to speak the truth about what […]

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Sons of Philip Neri place emphasis on family, New Evangelization

FORT WAYNE — St. Philip Neri was a 16th-century saint who founded The Congregation of the Oratory. The saint was known for his missionary and evangelization work in Rome, care […]

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The Light is On For You March 6, 2013 from 6-8 p.m.

Confession schedules across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend Fort Wayne area Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1122 S. Clinton St. Confessions available on Mondays and Fridays at 7:30 a.m. […]

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St. Thomas the Apostle is Elkhart County’s largest Catholic school

By Denise Fedorow ELKHART — From high academic standards and extracurricular activities to a strong sense of Catholic identity and community, St. Thomas has a lot to offer. The principal, […]

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Bishop celebrates World Marriage Day Mass

BRISTOL — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass for World Marriage Day at St. Mary of the Annunciation in Bristol on Saturday, Feb. 2. “It’s a pleasure to be back […]

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Bishop Rhoades encourages Luers’ Knights to stay close to God

FORT WAYNE — In his three-part homily, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades left students at Fort Wayne’s Bishop Luers High School with some very important thoughts during National Catholic Schools Week […]

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Rest in Peace, Bishop D’Arcy

Bishop John M. D’Arcy dies at 80 FORT WAYNE — Bishop John M. D’Arcy, who served as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend from May 1, […]

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Pro-life pilgrims gather for diocesan Mass

ARLINGTON, Va. — While many Catholic National March for Life participants had ample opportunity to pray and celebrate the sacraments, diocesan pilgrims gathered Saturday morning with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades […]

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Lutherans, Catholics join together on mission trip to Tanzania  ARCOLA — St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lake Township Indiana helped raise $150,000 to fund a team of 33 people on […]

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Year of Faith app, blog inspire faithful across the globe

When Pope Benedict XVI declared Oct. 11, 2012 the beginning of a Year of Faith for the worldwide community of Catholic faithful, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend took heed. […]