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Msgr. Kuzmich looking forward to ‘quieting down’ in retirement
By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — Retirement can be an adjustment. For Msgr. John Kuzmich, it would seem going from a parish of more than 3,000 families with 10,000 people […]
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A father’s love spans generations
By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — When Tone Schortgen married Janeen over three decades ago he was open to all the glorious possibilities the future might hold. Now 36 years […]
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High School team makes presentation to Italian delegation
SOUTH BEND — After weeks of studying the Euro and Eurozone, economic problems in foreign countries and concentrating on Italy, the Saint Joseph High School Euro Challenge team of students […]
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Fortnight For Freedom planned June 21 through July 4
WASHINGTON — The second annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place from June 21 to July 4, and will consist of national and local efforts to educate Americans on challenges […]
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Sacred Heart Parish celebrates 80 years
By Lisa Kochanowski SOUTH BEND — More than 120 people gathered at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the parish. The special […]
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Fiesta celebrates Hispanic Ministry plan at Our Lady of Guadalupe
WARSAW — The promulgation of the diocesan Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry will be celebrated at a fiesta on Saturday, June 8, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Warsaw. […]
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Return to Haiti ‘couldn’t have been better!’
By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — Six University of Saint Francis students and their faculty advisor, Dr. Amy Obringer, along with a few others connected with the university, are back […]
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Sacred Heart Parish embarks on Marian consecration
WARSAW — A group of Sacred Heart parishioners in Warsaw will gather on June 8 to hold a Marian consecration at their church, which marks the culmination of an exciting […]
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Sisters recall infamous day
By Trish Linner MISHAWAKA — Sister Jane Marie, chair of the Board for the Franciscan Alliance, and Sister Anna Marie, directress of novices recall fondly the years they worked together […]
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Wrapped in good memories:
Signature quilt given by parishioners to Queen of Peace pastor By Karen Clifford MISHAWAKA — At the end of a busy day, it’s always nice to wrap up in good […]
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What do you really value in life?
Recently I was in a faith-sharing group where the participants were asked to share our most important values. Have you ever been asked to articulate your deepest values? It is […]
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Deacon Christopher Lapp to be ordained to the Priesthood June 1
By Tim Johnson FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will ordain Deacon Christopher Lapp to the Priesthood on Saturday, June 1, at 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of the […]