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Palm Sunday’s six-church pilgrim walk highlights Christ’s passion

SOUTH  BEND — The high school age youth and young adults of the diocese are invited along with other interested faithful to participate in a six- church passion walk on […]

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Young adults offered unique Reconciliation opportunity

All Catholic young adults, ages 18 to 39, are invited to a special opportunity to receive the sacrament of  Reconciliation on Tuesday, April 12, from 6-11 p.m. The sacramental evening, […]

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Our Lady’s Garden at Queen of Peace Parish serves parishioners, those in need

By Karen Clifford MISHAWAKA — Designed in the shape of a rosary, Our Lady’s Garden at Queen of Peace Parish intertwines the elements of flora and faith in its landscape […]

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Mishawaka Catholic School launches open registration

MISHAWAKA — Incoming Mishawaka Catholic School Principal Vikki Wojcik introduced the 2011-2012 school’s administration during an informational enrollment night held on Saturday, March 12. Families interested in attending Mishawaka Catholic […]

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Diocese disperses $195,112 to 11 ‘needy’ projects

The Annual Bishop’s Appeal of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend includes a funding program to assist less affluent parishes. A Parishes-in-Need Fund Committee met recently to review parish requests […]

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Catechumens, candidates gather in South Bend

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades signs the Books of the Elect at the Rite of Election held Sunday, March 20, at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend.

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Hannah’s House: ‘The Maternity Home with a Heart’

By Ann Carey MISHAWAKA — Each of the young women who come to Hannah’s House has her own unique story, but they also have much in common: Each is pregnant […]

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Quilts bring comfort to students and mother

By Mary Kinder FORT WAYNE — Comfort comes in a variety of forms. For students facing a tough path, it comes by having something to call their own — a […]

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Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ Award for 2011 presented

By Vince LaBarbera FORT WAYNE — The Father Tom O’Connor Light of Christ Award committee honored the volunteers of the Wheelchair Ramp Builders group at a ceremony at St. Mary […]

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Dwenger cheerleaders wrap up most successful season with three titles

FORT WAYNE — The Bishop Dwenger Saints’ varsity cheerleading squad just wrapped up the most successful season in school history with three state titles on their resume, according to head […]

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Catechumens and candidates gather with bishop at cathedral

More photos from the rite of election can be found here. FORT WAYNE— The Rite of Election of Catechumens and the Call of Candidates to Continuing Conversion were celebrated at […]

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Prayerful discussion enjoyed at Diocesan Marriage Conference

FORT WAYNE — Seventy area couples enjoyed a day of reflection, prayer and examination of the state of marriage in general and their own relationship in particular during the Diocesan […]