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St. Patrick Parish celebrates a century and a half of growth
ARCOLA — St. Patrick Catholic Church has been a landmark in the tiny village of Arcola for a century and a half, drawing Catholics from Fort Wayne and many smaller […]
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Gubernatorial candidates share their vision for Indiana
The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), the public policy arm of the Indiana bishops, offers Hoosier Catholics a three-part series of articles profiling statewide-elected officials. In each article, the candidates were […]
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Bishop Rhoades offers challenges to those attending Red Masses
By Ann Carey NOTRE DAME — The Red Mass at the University of Notre Dame Sept. 26 attracted professors and students from the Notre Dame Law School and Political Science […]
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Two friends, continents and cultures unite for church dedication
By Karen Clifford GRANGER — It was fitting that Msgr. William Schooler, pastor of St. Pius X Parish in Granger and Msgr. Lawrence Kanyike, pastor of St. Joseph Parish Kyengera, […]
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Sister Toepp has a heart for educating the poor
By Sister Margie Lavonis, CSC SOUTH BEND — Michelle Toepp was always interested in working with poor children. “One reason I entered the Sisters of the Holy Cross was because […]
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Christ Child Society finds new home for Coats for Kids
By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — At this year’s annual Mass and dinner with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to be held on Oct. 15, the Christ Child Society will celebrate […]
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U.S. Senate candidates weigh-in on the issues
The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), the public policy arm of the Indiana bishops, offers Hoosier Catholics a three-part series of articles profiling statewide-elected officials. In each article, the candidates were […]
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Mother-daughter team fight for life, support adult stem cell research
FORT WAYNE — Ruth Beier and her daughter Anna have been in the fight of their lives. A year ago in August, a very active Anna, then 12-years-old, was diagnosed […]
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Year ushered in Oct. 11 with Mass at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Diocese prepares for Year of Faith FORT WAYNE — “The Year of Faith is a great opportunity for all of us to grow in our relationship with God and to […]
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Special Mass speaks to value of people with disabilities
SOUTH BEND — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated a Mass for those with disabilities, their families and caregivers on Sunday, Sept. 23, at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. The […]
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Bishop Rhoades celebrates Mass, welcomes Sisters to area
HUNTINGTON — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated Mass and welcomed the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist to their home at the St. Felix Catholic Center in Huntington […]
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Scouts honored for studying the faith at diocesan camporee
NOTRE DAME — Boy Scouts from across the diocese gathered in South Bend over the weekend to mark the culmination of weeks of study on the Catholic faith. The youth […]