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Celebrate the Birth of Christ!

Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter itself. Celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is the culmination of […]

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Around the Diocese at Christmastime: December 25, 2022

Living Nativity and Advent Prayer Service Held in Huntington Dozens of people braved the cold to take part in an Advent Prayer Service with a Living Nativity at St. Felix […]

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Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe Celebrated Across the Diocese to Honor Patroness of the Americas

Feast of Our Lady Of Guadalupe Celebrated At St. John’s, Goshen The Hispanic community of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Goshen celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of […]

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Church Tour an Opportunity for Ecumenism

Four Catholic churches in Fort Wayne opened their doors to the community during the sixth annual City of Churches Tour on Friday, Dec. 2. The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, […]

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Bishop Focuses on Eucharistic Devotion at Special Mass for St. Vincent de Paul Society

The life of an authentic Christian disciple must be centered on heartfelt prayer and poured out in selfless love. This is the example set forth by Christ and lived out […]

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Catholic Charities Helps Families in Need at Christmas and Throughout the Year

Christmas trees are a staple of the holiday season. While sentimental ornaments often adorn family trees, ornaments on the trees at some parishes and businesses in the Diocese of Fort […]

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Deacon Candidates Make Last Step Toward January Ordination

The countdown has begun, the day is drawing near. In less than 30 days, 18 men will enter the service of the Church as permanent deacons, serving the people of […]

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Fort Wayne-Born Priest Carries on Archbishop Noll’s Legacy

Dominicans are a proud order, according to Father Patrick Briscoe, OP – proud of their history that dates back to 1216, proud of their unity as an order, proud to […]

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Bearing the Christ Child: Mary’s Role as the Immaculate Conception

Devotion to the person of Mary, the mother of Jesus, is quite ancient. In addition to the words recorded by the evangelist St. Luke, which form the core of the […]

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Fond Memories Still Linger 50 Years After Closing of Fort Wayne’s Central Catholic High School

When people speak fondly about the former Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne, they often talk about the camaraderie. Catholic teens from around the city and outlying area came […]

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St. Margaret’s House – A Closeknit Community of Women and Their Children

“What do women do at St. Margaret’s House?” a reporter once asked its founder, Episcopalian Deacon Sarah Tracy. “It’s not what we do,” Tracy shot back. “It’s who we are […]

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A Family by Adoption: Looking Back on a Life of Love

There has never been a time in Emily Byers’ life when she did not know that there was something special about her. “I never remember a time not being adopted. […]