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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 […]

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Blessing offered for new Earthworks location in Plymouth

PLYMOUTH — Father Ed Reutz of South Bend was a member of the first Earthworks board and has remained an enthusiastic supporter of the Earthworks mission as it has grown […]

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House responds to concerns of Alliance for Immigration Reform, amends immigration bill

By Brigid Curtis Ayer INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House of Representatives addresses concerns of Alliance for Immigration Reform of Indiana (AIRI) and significantly amended the immigration reform legislation, SB 590, […]

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Holy week in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Holy Week at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne Monday, April 18 Mass schedule: 7 and 8 a.m., 12:05 p.m. Sacrament of Penance: 7:30 a.m. in the […]