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St. John the Baptist New Haven Collecting Items for Catholic Charities

With the goal of helping the most vulnerable in the community, a Stuff A Truck event for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is being held before […]

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Rosary Makers Ministry Inspires Fellowship and Faith Formation

A rosary, or chain of roses according to its meaning, is an opportunity for prayer and reflection on the life of Jesus and His mother, Mary. According to St. John […]

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Scouting Impacts All Aspects of Life for Eagle Scout

An eagle is a rare creature, known to be bold and fearless. In the world of scouting, the eagle stands for strength of character and knowledge for all phases of […]

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Active Communities are Created for Young Catholics at Historic Parishes in South Bend

“Young adults are leaving the Church at astonishing numbers. With less than three percent of parishes in the United States employing a young adult coordinator on staff, more and more […]

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Finding Joy through Chronic Pain

Joy and pain are not usually words you hear in the same sentence, but for Bryon and Renee Scott, the leaders of the Chronic Joy Support Group at St. Vincent […]

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World Youth Day – By the Day

Days 1-7 by Nicole Hahn Days 7-10 by Joshua Schipper Days 1 and 2 Click here for Day 1 photos by Nicole. Click here for Day 2 photos by Nicole. […]

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Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Totus Tuus Mass at St. Jude on St. Kateri Tekakwitha’s Feast Day

It was a day of blessings, abundant warmth, and thanksgiving on Friday, July 14. Bishop Rhoades held Mass celebrating Christ’s glory as well as the spiritual fruits stemming from the […]

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Confirmation Masses Fall 2023

St. Michael the Archangel Church, Waterloo – Aug. 13: 10:30 a.m. St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Waterloo St. Joseph Church, LaGrange – Aug. 26: 10 a.m. St. Joseph Parish, LaGrange […]

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Natural Family Planning Method Helps Married Couples Achieve or Postpone Pregnancy

Many little girls dream about the day they get married to their prince charming. They pick out flower colors, consider the friends who will participate, and envision that special moment […]

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Theology on Tap in South Bend Offers Reasons to Believe

“Your soul is stinky.” Four words that Father Andrew Budzinski heard in response to a female friend who inquired about the last time Budzinski went to confession to which he […]

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Cycling Offers More than Physical Benefits

Cycling is known to enhance strength and flexibility, better balance, be incorporated with other workouts, improve mental health, and because it is low-impact, is ideal for those suffering from arthritis […]

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Popular Child’s Brick Toy Brought into Competition at Queen of Peace in Mishawaka

LEGOs have been around for more than 90 years, and the popular child’s brick toy has evolved from simple play material for children to the world of competition with LEGO […]