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Marian High School patroness inspires inclusivity

When he named Our Lady of Lourdes the patroness of Marian High School in Mishawaka, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gave wings to Annie Ganser’s longtime dream. The chairman of Marian’s […]

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Landscape changed since bishops’ statement for those with disabilities

WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the 40 years since the U.S. bishops approved their “Pastoral Statement of U.S. Catholic Bishops on Persons With Disabilities” in 1978, the landscape for persons with […]

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Katie Shaw: ‘I’ve made the world a better place’

Down syndrome adult, advocate highlight the joy in every life “I have a busy life — just like most of you,” said Katie Shaw, speaking to nearly 1,000 people at […]

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Hoping amid adversity and relying on God: Deb Wagner

Deb Wagner uses an electric wheelchair, crutches and a walker. A member of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Fort Wayne, she recalls how several times when she was younger, her […]

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Physically, intellectually challenged come together to celebrate differences, grow in faith

By Jill A. Boughton When Peggy Go learned about a retreat in the Fort Wayne area for people with disabilities, she wondered: Why not also have one at the South […]

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Building Inclusive Parishes continues mission of welcome

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — As the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend works to address the needs of all its faithful, a grassroots movement based in Fort Wayne seeks […]

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Connecting communities at the Logan Center in South Bend

By Jennifer Miller  SOUTH BEND — The Logan Center, a place for opportunity and resources for people with disabilities, has had volunteers since it’s inception in 1950. In fact they […]

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Turnstone offers unique services to persons with disabilities

By Kay Cozad FORT WAYNE — As the Catholic Church and the Fort Wayne community at large work to serve those with physical and other disabilities, a unique mission is taking […]

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Effort to welcome persons with disabilities underway across diocese

By Kay Cozad In the wake of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades’ visit to Philadelphia in September, during which he celebrated a Mass for the Disabled, Deaf and Caregivers at St. […]

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The gift of a child

By Allison Ciraulo SOUTH BEND — As an academic researcher and now as a parent and pro-life advocate, Mary O’Callaghan has found that it is those living at the margins […]

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Disabilty Board promotes relationship

As the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend continues its efforts to reach out to all its faithful, the Office of Evangelization and Special Ministries is seeking ways to better serve […]

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Building church within the Church: One family’s search for acceptance

FORT WAYNE — For the Barton family, Aug. 24 was a very special day. Not only did they witness the Baptism of their youngest son Raphael, but the reception of […]