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Father Robert Hammond, 88, dies
Father Robert J. Hammond, retired priest of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, died Sunday, May 8, at Lutheran Hospital. At 88, Father Hammond was one of the senior priests […]
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Jacob Meyer, Ben Muhlenkamp to be ordained May 14
Love from others inspires vocation for seminarian Jacob Meyer on journey towards priesthood GRANGER — It was not until young adulthood that seminarian Jacob Meyer knew that God was calling […]
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Franciscan Brothers Minor inaugural novice class to make temporary profession of vows in restored church
By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — A visit to St. Andrew Church on New Haven Avenue in Fort Wayne may hold a delightful surprise. The church, having sat empty since […]
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Bishop Estevez appointed to Florida diocese
Bishop Estevez ordained a priest at Fort Wayne cathedral WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of Bishop Victor B. Galeone as head of the Diocese of […]
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Bishop Rhoades witnesses academic excellence at Marian High School
For more photos visit the photo gallery. By Ann Carey MISHAWAKA — A February snowstorm that closed area schools derailed Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ planned visit to Marian High School […]
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Spiritual journey marked path to beatification
By John Thavis VATICAN CITY (CNS) — As Church officials keep emphasizing, Pope John Paul II is being beatified May 1 not for his performance as pope, but for how […]
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‘In the presence of a saint’
Local Catholics revel in memories of personal meetings with Blessed John Paul II The worldwide Catholic community will rejoice at the upcoming beatification of Pope John Paul II scheduled for […]
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Congregation of Holy Cross to ordain two priests
NOTRE DAME — The Indiana Province of the Congregation of Holy Cross will ordain two new priests on Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred […]
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Bishop Rhoades visits Sister Maura Brannick Health Center
By May Lee Johnson SOUTH BEND — As Martha Velazquez waited patiently in the lobby of Sister Maura Brannick Health Center to be seen, someone caught her eye. Bishop Kevin […]
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Seventh Annual Eucharistic Procession to be celebrated on the campus of Notre Dame May 1
NOTRE DAME — Following the values set forth by Blessed Holy Cross Father Basil Anthony Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the University of Notre Dame, Saint Mary’s […]
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Six-Church Passion Walk, a day of retreat for diocese
Click here for more photos of the walk By Laurie Kiefaber SOUTH BEND — The Six-Church Passion Walk on Palm Sunday in South Bend was like a retreat for some […]
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The Liturgies of Easter
By Brian MacMichael Last week, we began with Palm Sunday and walked through Holy Week, ending with Holy Saturday. Now, at Easter, we look at the liturgical celebrations of our […]