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St. Stanislaus Community Marks 125-Year Anniversary
“It was on this day, 125 years ago, that the first Mass was celebrated in St. Stanislaus,” Bishop Rhoades preached to the overflowing church in South Bend on Tuesday, March […]
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Moms’ Group in Goshen Hosts Baby Shower for Mary
The Moms’ Group at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Goshen hosted its fifth annual baby shower for Mary on Saturday, March 22. Theresa Gerwels, a parishioner and co-coordinator […]
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Most Precious Blood Is ‘the Place to Be’
Bishop Rhoades Makes Pastoral Visit to Fort Wayne Grade School “He’ll never guess what it is,” a little girl said as she watched Bishop Rhoades unbox his gift from the […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: March 30, 2025
Players, coaches, and staff members of the Saint Joseph High School boys basketball team pose for a photo after winning the Class 3A IHSAA Semistate Championship on Saturday, March 22. […]
Diocese
Pueri Cantores Youth Choir ‘Evangelizes through Beauty’
On Monday, March 17, more than 200 students, ranging from middle school to high school, sang as a part of the Pueri Cantores youth choir during a Mass celebrated by […]
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Catholics, Jews ‘Gather in Hope’
Interfaith Prayer Service Fosters Solidarity, Remembrance Wearing a gray suit, polished black dress shoes, and a black yarmulke, Michael Rush strode to the ambo at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic […]
Diocese
Dr. Ray Guarendi Brings Wit, Wisdom to St. Mary in Avilla
With a delivery that fluctuated between deadpan humor and honest counsel, Dr. Ray Guarendi brought every bit of his energetic insights from “The Doctor Is In” radio show to the […]
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Around the Diocese March 23, 2025
Coaches, staff, and players of the Saint Joseph High School boys basketball team pose with the IHSAA Class 3A Regional Championship trophy after the Huskies held off Columbia City 50-46 […]
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‘Mini Vinnies’ Are ‘Bold in Sharing Love with Others’
“Our Mini Vinnies are not afraid to go out, hold hands with those in need, and pray with people,” said Shannon Linder, a religion teacher at St. Vincent de Paul […]
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St. Jude Parishioners Give Back through ‘Stations of Service’
“Lent is the favorable season for renewing our encounter with Christ, living in His word, in the sacraments, and in our neighbor,” Pope Francis wrote in his 2017 Lenten message, […]
Diocese
Made with Love
BFF Bakery Provides Work, Friendship for People with Disabilities Friends Anna Dees, Susie Mannor, and Keelin Kelly have been baking together for fundraisers that support Down syndrome (Keelin has the […]
Diocese
Walk with Christ this Lent in the Stations of the Cross
“We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world.” This prayer exclaimed by St. Francis of Assisi continues to echo […]