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Forever Learning offers fall schedule SOUTH BEND — Michiana’s Forever Learning Institute is offering senior adults over 110 classes this fall on topics like health and fitness, creative arts, music, […]

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A century-old parish and committed community

Located in South Bend, Our Lady of Hungary Church and school have a long-standing history and community. Just last year the parish, founded in 1916, celebrated its 100th anniversary. It […]

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Children engage with ‘The Maker’ at Holy Family VBS

“When you find something that works as well as this, you keep it,” said parishioner Linda Lagodney. She was speaking about The Maker Fun Factory summer vacation Bible school, a […]

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Decades-long rummage sale tradition continues

By Marilyn Karpinski In 1970, when hair was long, love and peace were mantras and the Volkswagon Bus was the “hip” mode of transportation, the women of St. Anthony of […]

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Father Ramenaden celebrates 50 years as a monk

Father Bernard Ramenaden, OSB, stands at the altar of St. Gaspar del Bufalo Church, Rome City, where he has served as pastor for the last nine years. Originally from Sri […]

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Parish designs Vacation Bible School curriculum

Sometimes doing things a little differently comes with perks. Such is the case for Our Lady of Good Hope in Fort Wayne. The parish took a divergent approach to its […]

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St. Patrick: The heart of Christ open to everyone

Located in downtown Fort Wayne, St. Patrick Church has become one of the most diverse parishes in the area since its founding in 1889. Now 128 years old, the faith […]

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Christ the King Parish: ‘Making God known, loved and served’

“Making God known, loved and served” is not only the mission statement of Christ the King Parish, South Bend, it is at the heart of this vibrant parish. From welcoming […]

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St. Joseph Parish: Vibrant parish continues Holy Cross tradition

Located in downtown South Bend, St. Joseph is widely considered the oldest Catholic worshiping community in the area. “We are a Holy Cross parish founded by Fr. Edward Sorin, CSC, […]

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100 adults receive confirmation in Fort Wayne, South Bend

The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, celebrated Mass Sunday, June 11, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and confirmed 49 adult Catholics from parishes […]

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Small-town church has large commitment to Christ

Southwest of Fort Wayne, just 3 miles from the Ohio state line, exists the small community of Monroeville. Like many smaller churches across the diocese, the Catholic parish of St. […]

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Deacons prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood

‘Blessed and prepared’: Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto His very name speaks of God. Benedetto meaning “blessed” in Italian, and Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto, of Italian-Sicilian heritage, feels just that. The […]