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Luers Falls Short of First 3A State Championship

INDIANAPOLIS – As his players lined up in numerical order waiting to receive their runner-up medals at midfield after losing the Class 3A state championship game to an overpowering Heritage […]

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St. Mary Soup Kitchen Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

Members of the community of St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church serve visitors during the parish’s annual Thanksgiving Day Soup Kitchen Dinner on Thursday, November 28. The annual dinner […]

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Elkhart Knights to Pray 500th Consecutive First Friday Rosary

In the spring of 1983, Benny Wiercioch received an invitation to join the Knights of Columbus St. Jude Council 1043 in Elkhart. One of his conditions for joining – which […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, December 2: 10 a.m. – Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Monday, December 2: 4 p.m. – Blessing of New Divine Mercy Funeral Home, Cedar Canyon, […]

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Rest in Peace: December 1, 2024

Fort Wayne Roland Kerr, 92, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Louann Newport, 86, Queen of Angels Judith Harrington, 74, St. Vincent de Paul Huntington Norma J. Driscoll, 91, SS. Peter […]

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Around the Diocese: November 24, 2024

Christ Child Society Gives Back Members of the Christ Child Society of Fort Wayne gather at the Archbishop Noll Catholic Center on Wednesday, November 20, to pack and sort items […]

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Bishop Dedicates New Narthex at Christ the King

Since Christ the King Catholic Church in South Bend is the only parish in the diocese by this name, Bishop Rhoades was happy to be there on Sunday, November 24, […]

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The Hopeful Anticipation of the Coming of Christ

Reflection for the First Sunday of Advent By Father Tyrell J. Alles, OSB “Advent,” from the Latin “adventus,” means “coming” or “presence.” In the language of the ancient world, it […]

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Bishop Rhoades Confirms 14 at St. Mary in Bristol

After spending some time testing their knowledge on the gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit during his homily, Bishop Rhoades placed the seal of the Sacrament of Confirmation […]

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JONAH Retreat Helps Participants Find Grace in Trauma

Trauma-informed care is the gold standard for doctors, social workers, and service organizations. Gus Zuehlke, director of faith formation at St. Bavo Catholic Church in Mishawaka, thinks it is also […]

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Bishop Visits St. Adalbert School

History, Hispanic Culture Sets South Bend Grade School Apart Though Jenni Crain wasn’t expecting her 4-year-old daughter to be able to answer the question, “Who’s coming to our school this […]

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Gift Giving Ideas: A Language of Love During Advent Preparations

Find Quality Catholic Items for All on Your Christmas Shopping List As we eagerly prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord,  we also excitedly shop for gifts for family […]