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Vespers kicks off year of sesquicentennial celebrations in Auburn

Immaculate Conception Parish in Auburn reverently began a series of sesquicentennial celebrations Sunday evening, Jan. 9. Led by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, the northeast Indiana faith community joined the bishop […]

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Diocese to host synod listening sessions

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend opened the 2021-2023 Synod on synodality on Oct. 16 of last year, and this year will begin hosting sessions for members of the diocese […]

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Around the diocese: January 9, 2021

Pastor honored with St. Brother Andre Medal NOTRE DAME — One might say Father Jim Fenstermaker, CSC, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in South Bend, traveled back in time to […]

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‘It’s about God;’ evangelization abounds for layman

Steve Till has often wondered why God allowed him to remain away from the Catholic Church for so long – 40 years, in fact. He stated that: “I come to […]

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Follow the ‘stars’ of the saints, encourages bishop on Epiphany

“My Christmas celebration would not be complete without worshipping our newborn King with you here at St. Matt’s,” declared Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on the feast of the Epiphany, which […]

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Seminarians handily defeat priests at Cupertino Classic

The seminarian team defeated the priests by over 20 points in the annual Cupertino Classic basketball game at the University of Saint Francis Hutzell Center Monday evening, Dec. 27. The […]

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‘We must not become distracted’

On Christmas Eve, worshippers were reminded that the light of Christ still shines in the world today  FORT WAYNE — Candles and brightly lit Christmas trees enhanced the majesty of […]

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Live Nativity scenes reflect the birth of Jesus

Recreating a living Nativity of the Lord became a popular Christmas devotion because of St. Francis of Assisi, who is said to have been one of the first Catholics to […]

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High school clubs support CRS mission

Addressing human suffering around the world begins with awareness, followed by Christian action. Catholic Relief Services, the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States, puts […]

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From those who have less, more is given

The Our Lady of Hungary school community is a working class one, located in a struggling socio-economic neighborhood in South Bend. Teacher Kari Wuszke is aware that for the families […]

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Rorate Caeli Mass honors the faith of Mary 

Advent is a time of waiting, anticipating and keeping vigil for the coming of the Lord. For many, these preparations are often accompanied by candlelight, which illuminates homes with a […]

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Father John Pfister enters eternal rest

After more than 50 years of priesthood in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Father John F. Pfister passed away Monday, Dec. 13, at St. Anne Home in Fort Wayne. […]