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Most Precious Blood Principal Embracing New Community

A love for education, a deep devotion to the Catholic faith, and an altruistic spirit brought Rachel Ottenweller to Most Precious Blood School in Fort Wayne this academic year as […]

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Around the Diocese: September 24, 2023

Father Mark Gurtner, Pastor of Our Lady of Good Hope Church in Fort Wayne and Vicar General of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, engages with the audience during his […]

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Revival Launches ‘Plug-and-Play’ Small-Group Program for Parishes

Across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the momentum for the National Eucharistic Revival’s Year of Parish Revival is strong. Recently, leaders from each parish in the diocese came together […]

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Relic of St. Jude to Make Two Stops in Diocese

In early October, the faithful in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will have two opportunities to venerate a relic of one of the most beloved and called-upon saints in […]

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Our Lady School Breaks Ground on New Gym, Activities Center

Our Lady of Good Hope Church in Fort Wayne marked a key milestone in a planned renovation as the parish celebrated a groundbreaking ceremony for its new gymnasium/activities center on […]

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125 Years of Faith and Community: Most Precious Blood Celebrates Storied Legacy

Amid the joyous celebration of its 125th anniversary, Most Precious Blood Parish and School in Fort Wayne took a nostalgic journey through its rich history on Saturday, September 16, and […]

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Around the Diocese: September 17, 2023

Parish Formation Leaders Gather in Fort Wayne Jason Shanks, President of the OSV Institute and a member of the National Eucharistic Revival team, speaks at a training for parish leaders […]

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Former USCCB Staffer Offering ‘Vatican 101’ at St. Charles

Don Clemmer wants to bring Rome a little closer to home. This is the motivation behind an upcoming presentation, which he calls “Vatican 101,” he’ll be giving at 7 p.m. […]

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St. Joseph Parish Embraces Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

She didn’t remember it until she began learning to be a catechist herself, but Halee Williams participated in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as a preschooler. Her parents, Steve and […]

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St. Paul School of Leaders Prepares Parishioners to Evangelize 

Currently in its piloting stage at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Fort Wayne, the St. Paul School of Leaders Program is an avenue for adults to learn more about […]

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Parish Revival Leaders Learn about Their Mission

With less than a year until the National Eucharistic Congress takes place July 17-21, 2024, in Indianapolis, the U.S. bishops have made it a priority for parishes across the country […]

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Guided by Prayer, Little Flower Pastor ‘Goes Out into the Deep’

Growing up in Nigeria, Father Julius Okojie earned the nickname “little priest” while in middle school.  Raised in a devout Catholic family who were members of the Legion of Mary, […]