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College Experience Leads Elkhart Native to Missionary Work

When Elkhart native Nathan Lindholm began college at Ball State University, he wanted nothing to do with his Catholic faith. Despite attending Catholic grade school during his primary-school years and […]

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‘The Flock’ Aims to Build Community at St. John in Goshen

Two parishioners of St. John the Evangelist in Goshen recently started a podcast with the goal of bringing the parish community closer together. Brian Sapp and David Post met at […]

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NCYC Experience Helps Teen Strive to Be ‘Fully Alive’

By Sophia Wheeler Joy – that is the one word I would use to describe the National Catholic Youth Conference experience. The event, held November 16-18 in Indianapolis, filled me […]

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Diocesan Tribunal Addresses Questions about the Marriage Nullity Process

Many people hold misconceptions about the marriage nullity process (commonly referred to as annulment) in the Catholic Church. A presentation on Wednesday, November 15, at St. Pius X Catholic Church […]

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Retreat Offers Deacons an Invitation to Pilgrimage, Love

By Deacon Mel Tardy In a joyful homily to permanent deacons at the closing Mass of their three-day annual retreat, Bishop Rhoades said that “the word of God invites us […]

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On Thanksgiving, St. Mary Volunteers Serve ‘Members of the Family’

“Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. […]

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Father Philip DeVolder, a Retired Priest of the Diocese, Passes Away

Father Philip “Phil” DeVolder of Huntington, formerly the beloved priest serving Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, passed away on Friday, November 10, at his residence in Huntington at the […]

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From RCIA to OCIA: Explaining the Shift

Currently, in parishes across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, classes are underway to help form men and women interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith – or, perhaps, […]

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Around the Diocese: November 26, 2023

Hannah’s House ‘Holiday Happenings’ Celebrates 30 Years SOUTH BEND – Devoted to empowering disadvantaged pregnant women on their path toward life transformation, Hannah’s House in South Bend will host its […]

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Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Mass for School Principals

Bishop Rhoades joined Catholic school principals from across the diocese to celebrate Mass with them at St. Martin de Porres Church in Syracuse on Wednesday, November 8. “I’m so glad […]

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Day, Weekend Passes Available for Eucharistic Congress

BALTIMORE (OSV News) – Attendees of the National Eucharistic Congress, which will be held July 17-21 in Indianapolis, now have the option of purchasing single-day and weekend passes in order to […]

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Prepare for Christ’s Birth with ‘Nativity Nights’ in Decatur

As the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend prepare their hearts for the gift delivered on a silent night in a stable, visitors and parishioners of St. Mary […]