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Timossi finds home in diocese after years of travel

The path to the priesthood has been an international affair for Ryan Timossi. From West Coast to East Coast, from Italy to Guatemala, Timossi’s travels while discerning God’s call have […]

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Co-valedictorians lead Marian class of ‘22  

With identical GPAs of 4.7133, Rose Kavanaugh and Grace Weaver are sharing the title of valedictorian at Marian High School this year. That’s not all the girls have in common. […]

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Co-salutatorians celebrate years together at Marian

It goes without saying that Marian High School’s co-salutatorians, Victoria Tellez and Elizabeth Rhee, are excellent scholars. Their English teacher Jane Wageman notes, “They are both thoughtful students who engage well in class […]

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Valedictorian at Saint Joseph grateful

Brendan Gonzales from Mishawaka was named valedictorian of Saint Joseph High School in South Bend, though this was not the only accomplishment he achieved throughout his high school career. In […]

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Saint Joseph salutatorian credits hard work

Heading to Purdue University in West Lafayette, Saint Joseph High School salutatorian Samuel Thomas, son to Dr. Thomas Varied and Vidhu Thomas, has plans to become a doctor. “I initially […]

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Bishop Luers valedictorian leads full life

To say that Bishop Luers High School Valedictorian Teddy McComb leads a busy and full life would be an understatement. During his high school years, McComb has been involved in […]

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Bishop Luers salutatorian committed to faith, community

The salutatorian for Bishop Luers High School has a deep sense of commitment to her faith and community. With a cumulative GPA of 4.435, Jane Schroeder placed second academically in […]

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Bishop Dwenger valedictorian focused on academic goals

After graduating from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School, Jon Ellis knew that he had a shot at exceptional academics as he entered Bishop Dwenger High School. “Coming into Dwenger, I […]

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Bishop Dwenger salutatorian finds joy in service

Learning to balance activities and schoolwork led to great academic success for Bishop Dwenger High School salutatorian Mallory DeWald. “To become salutatorian, it definitely took a lot of hard work […]

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Father Wilfred Logsdon, OFM enters into eternal life

The Catholic community in Angola is mourning the loss of one of their friars, Father Wilfrid Logsdon, OFM, after his passing into the next life at the age of 89. […]

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Burying the dead: A guide to Catholic funeral planning

  Download the eight-page special supplement. Liturgical norms for the celebration of funeral rites The importance of the Catholic funeral Mass Guidelines for the funeral liturgy with cremated remains present […]

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Guidelines for the funeral liturgy with cremated remains present

FORT WAYNE — The Church clearly prefers and urges that the body of the deceased be present for the funeral rites. The presence of the body forcefully reminds the faithful […]