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Catholic social media platform aimed at helping men grow in faith

Social media platforms provide many advantages, including greater connectivity, quicker communication and heightened awareness of local, national and global events. However, as most have observed, these platforms have the potential […]

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Fostering a love for Lent in youth

A very special time in the Church calendar is approaching, as the beginning of Lent draws near, with Ash Wednesday on March 2. It is a time to prepare the heart […]

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Organist celebrates 60 years of sharing faith through music 

When Robert Heidenreich took the job in 1962 as organist at St. Peter Parish in Fort Wayne, he felt right at home. He still feels that way today. On Sunday, […]

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Franchisee gives helping hand to diocesan schools

Forty years ago, Dan Fitzpatrick, chairman & CEO of Quality Dining Inc., had a vision to provide Catholic school children with opportunities for greater success. In 1982, Fitzpatrick founded the […]

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Every parish open for confession on March 8

The Light is On For You Catholics in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will have the opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation at every parish on Tuesday, March 8, […]

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Angelic Warfare Confraternity prays for purity

As the world becomes more sexualized, easy access to the internet and various social media platforms through cell phones and computers make it easy for youths and adults to become […]

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St. Anthony de Padua students learn about sacred architecture 

When Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited St. Anthony de Padua school in South Bend for his pastoral visit, he was amazed to hear about the third-grade class building replicas of […]

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Synod listening sessions give Catholics a voice

Faithful Catholics from around the diocese have come together in the last few weeks at various locations – people from different parishes, of varying ages, both religious and laity, single […]

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Supporting marriage a priority in the Church

Making marriage work is a lifelong undertaking, one in which the Catholic Church is heavily invested. Strong, faithful marriages make strong, faith-filled families. Within the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, […]

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Winter storm interrupts Catholic Schools Week across diocese

When local meteorologists began calling for large amounts of snowfall across the geographic region covering the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, many people began talking about other historic snow events […]

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St. Thérèse Little Flower embraces technology to support spiritual life

Today, an individual’s real life and digital presence are not exactly clear-cut, but entwined. It seems with each year, technology becomes more prevalent in one’s daily life. Take for a […]

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Friars to leave Steuben communities

The Conventual Franciscan Friars of the Province of Our Lady of Consolation, who have long ministered to the Catholic communities of Steuben and LaGrange counties, will complete their 91-year stay […]