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Advent in six words: What will this season bring us?

The celebration of Advent can sometimes fade away if the true reason behind this season is forgotten or if people speed their way through it, looking forward to other events […]

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Speaker: Science explains laws of nature; faith tells of author

INDIANAPOLIS (CNS) — Bradley Gregory, associate professor of biblical studies at The Catholic University of America in Washington, said today “most scientists see that science can inform faith and faith […]

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Conformed to the image of Christ

“May the Lord give you His peace.” This customary Franciscan greeting has taken on new significance for LeeAllen Fortin, who was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate Nov. […]

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Lighting the way to salvation

As November came to an end, loved ones and all the faithful departed were remembered as prayers rose that perpetual light would shine upon them. To celebrate the deceased, the […]

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Collaboration brings Afghan refugees to Fort Wayne

The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide aid to all those in need “as Christ would have us do,” stated Dan Florin, interim CEO of Catholic Charities of the […]

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The gift that keeps on coming

Subscription gifts are all the rage lately and what child doesn’t get excited over their own personal piece of mail? There are many Catholic companies that have delved into the […]

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You are the Church, youths hear at NCYC

A delegation of high schoolers from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend joined an estimated 11,000 attendees at the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis from Thursday, Nov. 18, to Saturday, […]

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A time for thankfulness

By Brother Andrew Corriente, OFM Cap Thanksgiving is always a logistical nightmare. It’s a relentless juggling act of consolidating kitchen space, frantically searching for that tool you use only once […]

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Father David Link missed by Notre Dame, prison communities

St. Thérèse of Lisieux is quoted as saying: “It is good to serve God in darkness and trial! We have only this life to live by faith.”  Her words could […]

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National Vocations Week — ‘There is great joy in accomplishing His will’

By Jennifer Barton and Jill A. Boughton At the heart of any vocation is joy. The call to religious life brings joy and spreads joy to others. For Vocations Awareness […]

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Legal professionals hear suggestions for holiness

FORT WAYNE — Law is shaped by culture. In fact, the two reinforce each other, which is why one of today’s biggest challenges comes from the direction of modern culture. […]

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Health care workers pray for colleagues, patients

Health care workers have been a main line of defense these many months during the unrelenting pandemic. They have given themselves with love and compassion and, like Jesus, have worked […]