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Huntington Catholic School to utilize Cherry Street building

It was standing room only at a town hall meeting in Assumption Hall at St. Mary School in Huntington on June 7 for parishioners and parents from St. Mary and […]

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Eucharistic Festival a multicultural celebration

In Psalm 72, King David delights that “every nation on earth will adore you, Lord.” This concept of universal praise from varying cultural backgrounds was on full display at the […]

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Eucharistic Procession unites Catholics throughout diocese

Catholics in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gave a tremendous testimony for the faith and the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist as thousands flocked to Warsaw for […]

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Priest assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of clergy: Deacon Frederick Everett from diaconal ministry at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend […]

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St. Charles parishioners participate in ‘welcoming the tabernacle’

The reactions of members of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne varied from awe to wonder as they walked into the bright, fresh space of their newly renovated church […]

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Catholic artist infuses faith into painting

Elegant portraits, flowers and animals painted on various forms of porcelain, such as lamps, vases, framed pieces and other antiques line the walls and fill the shelves of Barbara Bougher’s […]

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Three new priests called to ‘lay down your lives’

As the Easter season drew to a close, the joy of the Resurrection continued in the priestly ordination of three men on Saturday, June 4, at the Cathedral of the […]

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Confirmation brings adult Catholics into deeper faith life

Sisters Liliana Loredo, 17, and Fatima Loredo Estrada, 16, parishioners of Holy Family in South Bend, shared their happiness at being able to receive their confirmation. They were among the […]

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After many trials, organ blessed, ‘sounds a joyful noise to the Lord’

On May 22, St. Pius X in Granger welcomed Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades to the parish to bless and dedicate their recently-installed Holtkamp organ. The instrument was formerly the property […]

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Catholic education brought first-year teacher back to diocesan school

Attending Catholic schools influenced Jillian Walter’s life so greatly that she knew she wanted to come back and teach other students in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. After her […]

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Five men ordained to life of service

As the Church’s first deacons were appointed to minister to its members in the Acts of the Apostles, so too are modern-day deacons called to serve others. On May 21, […]

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Around the Diocese: May 22, 2022

Central Catholic remembrance planned FORT WAYNE – The Central Catholic Alumni Association invites all former students, staff and faculty to the Central Catholic Memorial Plaza on E. Lewis Street in […]