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Local Pilgrims Share Stories of Celebrating Our Eucharistic Lord in Indianapolis

Perched atop the steps of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, with the city’s iconic limestone landmark stretching toward heaven behind them, Father Mark Hellinger […]

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Eucharist is the Source of Our Strength, Bishop Says at Pilgrimage Mass

“The blessed Eucharist is the food of Christians and the strength of martyrs!” As the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage proceeded through Fort Wayne on its way to Indianapolis for the National […]

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Eucharistic Pilgrimage Ignites 100-Year-Old Memories in Angola

For the Catholics of Steuben County, history repeated itself on Sunday, July 7, as they shared the excitement their ancestors must have felt 100 years ago – nearly to the […]

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Historic Pilgrimage Leaves Lasting Mark Throughout Diocese

Following a wildly successful couple of days on the South Bend side of the diocese in early July – including stops at the University of Notre Dame and parishes in […]

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Dwenger Pitcher Seeking God’s Will in ‘Life-Changing Decision’

With the MLB Draft approaching, Brayton Thomas Awaits What’s Next on the Diamond Brayton Thomas was in a jam. The senior pitcher for the Bishop Dwenger baseball team had just […]

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Makes Stops at Other Local Parishes

St. Mary of the Annunciation in Bristol Eucharistic pilgrims on the Marian Route made a stop at St. Mary of the Annunciation in Bristol on Sunday, July 7. Father Bob […]

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University of Notre Dame Graduate Shares Conversion Story During National Eucharistic Pilgrimage

On Friday, July 5, St. Therese, Little Flower Catholic Church in South Bend was packed. With every pew filled, people sat on the ground around the periphery of the sanctuary […]

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Experience the Church Like Never Before at the National Eucharistic Congress

After Years of Preparation, Tens of Thousands of Catholics Are Set to Gather for Five Historic Days in Indianapolis (OSV News) – “I think my heart is going to explode,” […]

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National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Draws Standing Room Only Crowds in Diocese

When welcoming the crowd of more than 1,000 people who had gathered at St. Therese, Little Flower, Catholic Church in South Bend on Friday, July 5, in order to spend […]

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SS. Peter and Paul in Huntington Marks 180th Anniversary

As the Church around the world observed the solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul on Saturday, June 29, congregants packed SS. Peter and Paul Church in Huntington not only to […]

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Priest Assignment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment, effective July 2, 2024: Reverend Jorge Sis Garcia, FM, to Parochial Vicar, St. Anthony […]

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‘Raffaella’ Ballet Honors Memory of South Bend Dancer

Tell me about your daughter Raffaella. It was the first question I posed to Duncan and Ruth Stroik. The sun was beaming through the high ceilings in the beautifully designed […]