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Children engage with ‘The Maker’ at Holy Family VBS
“When you find something that works as well as this, you keep it,” said parishioner Linda Lagodney. She was speaking about The Maker Fun Factory summer vacation Bible school, a […]
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Decades-long rummage sale tradition continues
By Marilyn Karpinski In 1970, when hair was long, love and peace were mantras and the Volkswagon Bus was the “hip” mode of transportation, the women of St. Anthony of […]
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Father Ramenaden celebrates 50 years as a monk
Father Bernard Ramenaden, OSB, stands at the altar of St. Gaspar del Bufalo Church, Rome City, where he has served as pastor for the last nine years. Originally from Sri […]
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Parish designs Vacation Bible School curriculum
Sometimes doing things a little differently comes with perks. Such is the case for Our Lady of Good Hope in Fort Wayne. The parish took a divergent approach to its […]
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St. Patrick: The heart of Christ open to everyone
Located in downtown Fort Wayne, St. Patrick Church has become one of the most diverse parishes in the area since its founding in 1889. Now 128 years old, the faith […]
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Christ the King Parish: ‘Making God known, loved and served’
“Making God known, loved and served” is not only the mission statement of Christ the King Parish, South Bend, it is at the heart of this vibrant parish. From welcoming […]
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St. Joseph Parish: Vibrant parish continues Holy Cross tradition
Located in downtown South Bend, St. Joseph is widely considered the oldest Catholic worshiping community in the area. “We are a Holy Cross parish founded by Fr. Edward Sorin, CSC, […]
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100 adults receive confirmation in Fort Wayne, South Bend
The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, celebrated Mass Sunday, June 11, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception and confirmed 49 adult Catholics from parishes […]
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Small-town church has large commitment to Christ
Southwest of Fort Wayne, just 3 miles from the Ohio state line, exists the small community of Monroeville. Like many smaller churches across the diocese, the Catholic parish of St. […]
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Deacons prepare for Ordination to the Priesthood
‘Blessed and prepared’: Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto His very name speaks of God. Benedetto meaning “blessed” in Italian, and Deacon Dennis Di Benedetto, of Italian-Sicilian heritage, feels just that. The […]
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St. Charles Borromeo is an active, thriving parish
St. Charles Borromeo Church, on the city’s northeast side, has 2,100 registered families. New pastor Father Tom Shoemaker has found the parish to be very welcoming. “I’m also impressed by […]
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St. Pius X Church dedicated: ‘A place whose beauty gives honor and glory to God’
Granger parish celebrates new worship space Click here for more photos from the event Click here for the 8-page pullout section from the dedication On Saturday, March 25, the gloom […]