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Exodus 90: a Catholic man’s 90-day challenge to freedom

Exodus 90 is the fruit of a priest’s prayer and priestly experience. This 90-day challenge emerged from a seminary years ago in response to a profound need. Today, it’s transforming […]

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Special collection supports missionary work for U.S. regions

American Catholics will have an opportunity to become modern-day missionaries the weekend of April 29-30, when the Catholic Home Missions Appeal is being conducted as a second collection in many […]

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St. Paul Street Evangelization

Street evangelization may sound like a foreign idea to some Catholics. However; headquartered here in Indiana, there is an organization attempting to change that. With an international headquarters in Bloomington, […]

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Celebrating Easter

Parishes recall Jesus’ death, celebrate His resurrection during Holy Week Click for photos from around the diocese during the Triduum celebrations.

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Learning to live the liturgical calendar: Divine Mercy Sunday

“There is nothing that man needs more than Divine Mercy.” St. John Paul II spoke these words at the grave of St. Sister Faustina Kowalska, Krakow, Poland in 1997. He […]

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A life lived in devotion to the Divine Mercy: Ed Dahm

Dec. 22, 2016, is a date burned into the hearts of those who knew and loved Fort Wayne resident Ed Dahm. Some of his grown children acknowledge that the date […]

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Sharing the faith: Got motivation?

Teleconference aims to inspire, develop Catholics in the mission of evangelization By Patrick Murphy and Jodi Marlin Like most people, Lisa Canning is busy. She’s a wife and a businesswoman […]

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New record set by 30th Annual Bishop’s Appeal

The 2016 Annual Bishop’s Appeal, “Blessed are the Merciful,” was a tremendous success. For the third consecutive year, the appeal set a new diocesan record for total dollars donated. This […]

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The tomb is empty: Alleluia!

A stained glass window at St. Adalbert Church, South Bend, depicts Christ’s rising from the dead. Because of our Savior’s victory over death and sin, our belief in the promises […]

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Mishawaka Eastern Rite church reaches out to fellow Catholics

Every Sunday in Mishawaka, a Mass is celebrated at a church where the congregation’s view of the altar is mostly obscured by a screen of colorful iconography; the readings are […]

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April is Child Abuse Awareness and Protection Month

Ten safety lessons to teach your child Parents, as your children grow and progress through school, they also embark on increasingly greater independence. They spend more time away from home […]

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A Holy Thursday tradition: Pilgrimage to seven churches

Holy Thursday is the feast that marks the end of Lent and the beginning of the Holy Triduum, which also includes Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Easter Sunday. At this […]