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Statue of Blessed Solanus Casey Installed at Cathedral

Visitors to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne over the past few months have been greeted by a new statue of Blessed Solanus Casey as they enter […]

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From Humble Wooden Church to Cathedral – St. Matthew Celebrates 100 Years

Honoring a century of Catholic history in South Bend, St. Matthew Cathedral Parish celebrated its 100th anniversary as a parish at a Mass with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Aug. […]

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Manifesting the Beauty of the Catholic Church for 150 Years

The mission of St. Peter Parish is “To live the true, good, and beautiful,” something the parish that calls itself “the splendor of the south side” has endeavored to exemplify […]

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Holy Smokes! – Serving Up Communal Life

Grilling brings people together, no doubt about that. The scent of cooking meat floating on the summer breeze, chairs gathered around a sizzling grill, and laughter and conversations all draw […]

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Celebrating the Joys of Priesthood at Golden Jubilee Mass

A few days before his Golden Jubilee Mass celebrating 50 years as a priest, Father Bill Sullivan opened up a box that had been sitting in storage for quite some time. […]

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New principals offer new insight and skills to classrooms

Kathleen Mulligan, St. Joseph School, Garrett  Mulligan spent 13 years in Fort Wayne Community Schools and seven as Assistant Principal at St. Vincent de Paul School, Fort Wayne.  She came […]

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St. Mary’s Heritage Fund grants awarded for 2022

Parishes:  St. Joseph – Hessen Cassel, $2,000: Parish food bank Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, $8,500: Tuition subsidy for Burmese children St. Mary Mother of God, $1,200: Ave Maria House […]

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St. Jude youth group encounters Real Presence in service

The St. Jude Fort Wayne parish youth group recently completed its annual mission trip. From June 19-24, a group of 34 students, 10 chaperones and visiting clergy participated in the […]

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Father Jayasuriya glorifies God for years of priesthood

“Vocation is a mystery and a gift,” said Father Wimal Jayasuriya, as he reflected on the journey that brought him to the priesthood. This year marks the 25th anniversary of […]

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Scripture a source of guidance, encouragement during Father Jacob Gall’s 60 years of ministry

Father Jacob Gall believes people need to base their life on the rock of Jesus Christ. He has relied on that rock during a long and full life. Father Gall, […]

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Fall Confirmation schedule

St. Joseph Church, LaGrange – Aug. 27: 10 a.m. St. Joseph Parish, LaGrange St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend – Sept. 24: 4 p.m. St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, South Bend Sacred […]

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Celebrating the Sisters of Notre Dame in carrying out mission

For 49 years, the sisters of Notre Dame have blessed the St. Jude community in Fort Wayne. They served the parish and school as teachers, principals and caregivers throughout their […]