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Relic of St. Jude Visits South Bend, Fort Wayne

“You’re coming here today to make a friend,” Father Carlos Martins told the full church. “You’re not meeting bones – you’re meeting a person.” Father Martins was celebrating a special […]

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Local Holy Land Pilgrim Tells of Journey Cut Short Due to Hamas Attack on Israel

“Life here in the Holy Land can be very complicated, even for those of us who have spent our whole lives here.” These words foreshadowed some of the most moving […]

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Unique Beginning Inspires Principal’s Journey in Education

Time working as a detention officer in a juvenile detention center in Lake County, Indiana, inspired Lindsay Jeffress’ journey that would cause young people to feel known, loved, and served […]

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St. Mary Celebrates 175th Jubilee with Renewed Commitment to Serve the Community

In a heartfelt celebration of St. Mary Mother of God Church’s 175th jubilee in Fort Wayne, parishioners, clergy, and special guests came together to reflect on its remarkable history and […]

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Around the Diocese: October 8, 2023

Memorial Service Held for Victims of Abortion FORT WAYNE – On Sunday, October 1, Right to Life of Northeast Indiana held a memorial service for victims of abortion at the […]

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Blessing of Pets Celebrates Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

Throughout history, man’s best friend has been an important part of many families – along with cats, guinea pigs, fish, snakes, and much more. St. Francis of Assisi was a […]

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Knights Edge Saints in Overtime Win

Once in a blue moon, a highly anticipated sporting event lives up to its billing by delivering unforgettable moments, gritty performances, and a dramatic finish. This year’s football chapter of […]

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St. Therese Celebrates 75 Years of Following the ‘Little Way’

On an October day in 1948, Bishop John F. Noll dedicated a new Catholic church in Waynedale, on the southside of Fort Wayne, named after the French Carmelite nun, St. […]

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Impactful Experience Inspires Monument to Unborn Children

All Souls’ Day 2022 had a lasting impact on Cindy Robertson and her husband, Jeff Robertson. Cindy is a board member of the Holy Innocents Pro-Life Action Group of Elkhart […]

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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 […]