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Jesus is king!

Christ the King Jn 18:33b-37 This weekend, in great joy and thanksgiving, the church closes its year. As it looks back through the days and months of 2009, it gives […]

Bishops OK marriage pastoral, ethical directives, liturgy translation

BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops voted Nov. 17 to approve a pastoral letter on marriage, despite the concern voiced by some bishops about the document’s pastoral tone and content. […]

Pope names archbishop for Milwaukee, bishop for Fort Wayne-South Bend

WASHINGTON (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI has named Bishop Jerome E. Listecki of La Crosse, Wis., to be the archbishop of Milwaukee and Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Harrisburg, Pa., […]

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades named ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Press Conference video here Statement by Bishop John M. D’Arcy Nov. 14, 2009 I am honored to announce, with great joy, that our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has appointed […]

Podcast: November 15, 2009

This week’s issue covers the all-school Mass at the Fort Wayne Memorial Coliseum, families and adoption are featured and Bishop John M. D’Arcy makes some statements. Seven new Monsignors are […]

We are all called to be saints

Fort Wayne area schools gather for Mass at coliseum By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — “We are all called to be saints.” This was the opening remark of Bishop John […]

Bishop talks about priesthood at Catechetical Institute Day

Concerning catechists and the priesthood One of the great events each year, which I cherish, is the meeting of catechists held at Wawasee Middle School at a halfway point between […]

God will prevail over evil

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mk 13:24-32 The Book of Daniel provides the first reading this weekend. Michael, the “great prince” of the angels, is the center of attention. He […]

Shipwreck places St. Paul at Malta

Where did St. Paul suffer shipwreck? The Acts of the Apostles in the New Testament describes the storm and shipwreck of St. Paul. Paul had been imprisoned at Caesarea in […]

Sixteen years of quiet pro-life advocacy comes to fruition for Stupak

By Patricia Zapor WASHINGTON (CNS) — After 16 years in Congress struggling with his party and even sometimes with his church over his status as a pro-life, Catholic Democrat, Rep. […]

Successful inclusion of abortion ban spells success for health bill

By Patricia Zapor WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the end, the successful battle to include strict language prohibiting funding for abortions, led by pro-life congressional Democrats with the strong support of […]

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Joint declaration seen as reminder of need to bring Christ to world

By Mark Zimmermann WASHINGTON (CNS) — Today’s disciples of Jesus, like the first disciples, should be recognized by how they love each other and, guided by Jesus, they should walk […]