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St. Jude in South Bend Marks 75th Anniversary

Throughout the past year, the St. Jude Parish community in South Bend has recognized its 75th anniversary, which culminated in several celebratory events in October, with the final celebration taking […]

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Conference Grapples with Understanding Human Personhood

Centuries before the incarnation of Jesus Christ, Greek philosophers wrestled with the unknown – from who or what created the world, to how the stars and planets could help explain […]

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Year After Coming Up Short, Marian Claims Soccer Crown

Ever since its 2022 season ended in a heartbreaking overtime loss to Brebeuf Jesuit High School in the Class 2A state title game, the Marian boys soccer team rallied behind […]

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Around the Diocese: November 5, 2023

Unique Nativity Depictions on Display at Saint Francis By Joshua Schipper The University of Saint Francis will host an exhibition featuring various depictions of the Nativity of Jesus from Saturday, […]

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Mass Celebrated for St. Vincent de Paul Society Members

Before the COVID-19 pandemic canceled what was once an annual event, members of all the St. Vincent de Paul Society chapters in St. Joseph County would gather for a Mass […]

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Calling All College Students: Faith-Filled Summer Jobs Await

Do you know any college students looking for opportunities to strengthen their faith as they work with children, teens, and other young adults? Across the diocese, state, and region, colleges, […]

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South Bend Area Schools Celebrate Annual All-Schools Mass

“All of us are little ‘S’ saints,” Father Mark Gurtner told the stadium full of elementary school students. He added that the saints in heaven, whom he called the “capital […]

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Rosary Challenge Raises Funds for Ugandan Village

For the second consecutive year, leaders in the Mishawaka Catholic community – at St. Bavo Church, St. Monica Church, and St. Joseph Church – are connecting parishioners with students at […]

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Fall Season Marks Beginning of Annual Craft Bazaars

Fall is squarely upon us, and that means we are firmly entrenched in the season of sweaters, chili, and football. But there’s another autumn tradition that is eagerly anticipated by […]

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Agape Meals Seek Christ in the Breaking of the Bread

Christ’s first appearance following the Resurrection was to His disciples on the road to Emmaus. However, they did not recognize Him until He sat with them at table and broke […]

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Masses Offered to Help Faithful Obtain a Plenary Indulgence

As the Church prepares to celebrate the solemnity of All Souls’ Day on Thursday, November 2, Catholics around the world understand that they have a responsibility to pray for the […]

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Around the Diocese: October 22, 2023

A Celebration of Hispanic Peoples Father Sam Anderson, left, Cardinal Juan Jose Omella, the Cardinal Archbishop of Barcelona, Spain, Bishop Rhoades, and Father Zane Langenbrunner pose for a picture at […]