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Nudged by the Holy Spirit to Become a Deacon

At 91, macular degeneration makes it difficult for Deacon Eugene Egendoerfer to see, but he still prays morning and evening prayer even though he has to hold his breviary 4” […]

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Deacon Kevin Ranaghan: 50 Years of Being a Bridge

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate, Kevin Ranaghan and his wife Dorothy went to Mass and dinner at St. Bavo, Mishawaka, where he served as […]

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Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart Celebrate Jubilees

The Franciscan Sisters of the Sacred Heart celebrated the jubilees of their Sisters on Sunday, June 17, at St. Francis Woods, in Frankfort, Illinois. The following Jubilarians have ministered in […]

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Susan Richter Retires after 38 Years in Catholic Education

“I can’t imagine my life if I hadn’t spent 38 years in Catholic education,” said Susan Richter. “I’ve enjoyed every minute.” After 23 years at Saint Joseph High School in […]

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Try a Do-It-Yourself God Retreat This Summer

This time of year, many people have the chance to enjoy a little extra vacation time. Using some of that time in retreat to create a closer relationship with God […]

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Free Braille Materials Impact the Mass Experience for the Visually Impaired

Hearing the word of God in Mass is impactful and sometimes comes with questions that further research in the Bible at home can answer. Imagine leaving Mass with a question, […]

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Celebration of the Eucharist Brings Relic to Diocese

Abandonment. That is the word and vision St. Manuel González García felt and faced when he arrived on an early assignment — A vision of neglect and a feeling of […]

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Diocesan Pilgrims Join Bishop Rhoades for Audience with Pope Francis

Bishop Rhoades poses with priests, a seminarian, and pilgrims from our diocese in the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican on Friday, June 19, before going into the Vatican Library to […]

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World Youth Day Pilgrims Gather for Final Meeting

Pilgrims leaving for World Youth Day taking place in Lisbon, Portugal, gathered for a final meeting at Sacred Heart Parish in Warsaw on Wednesday, June 7, before their departure at […]

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Holy Smokes Bourbon and Cigar Event Brings Men Together to Support A Mother’s Hope

“I played in the NFL, but football’s not who I am. First and foremost, I’m a son of God.” This was one of the points made by speaker Shawn Harper […]

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For all the Fathers

During the month of June, we celebrate Father’s Day, when we honor all fathers. In honor of Father’s Day, we at Today’s Catholic asked our readers to share a memory […]

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Celebration with Bishop Rhoades Ends Cross-Diocesan Eucharistic Pilgrimage

“Together we walk the road to Emmaus side by side with the risen Christ. We hope everyone who walked a mile or the whole journey was rejuvenated in Christ and […]