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Five Bishop Luers students confirmed during pastoral visit
As the new year began, so also did the yearly rounds of pastoral visits, as Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades started his annual high school visits at Bishop Luers High School […]
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Follow the ‘stars’ of the saints, encourages bishop on Epiphany
“My Christmas celebration would not be complete without worshipping our newborn King with you here at St. Matt’s,” declared Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on the feast of the Epiphany, which […]
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‘We must not become distracted’
On Christmas Eve, worshippers were reminded that the light of Christ still shines in the world today FORT WAYNE — Candles and brightly lit Christmas trees enhanced the majesty of […]
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Year in Review — Meet Our Sunday Visitor’s 2021 Catholics of the Year
A year ago, as we flipped the calendar from 2020 to 2021, we thought that the worst was behind us. With new vaccinations, we thought we would beat back the […]
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Bishop celebrates Our Lady of Loreto with Sisters of the Holy Cross
The following is the text of the homily delivered by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at Mass on the Memorial of Our Lady of Loreto Dec. 10 at the Church of […]
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Newman Catholic Fellowship house blessed
For 11 years, Dr. Kevin and Cara Molyet longed for a place where students of faith at Trine University could feel supported. That dream has become a reality, and Bishop […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
Bishop’s Advice for a Holy Advent: ‘Pray and Love’
With Advent, we begin a new liturgical year. The Latin word “Adventus” means “coming.” The meaning of Advent can be summed up in two words: “God comes.” God comes to […]
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Communion statement aims to ‘retrieve and revive’ understanding
BALTIMORE (CNS) — The U.S. bishops approved their statement on the Eucharist with 222 “yes” votes Nov. 17, the second of two days of public sessions during their Nov. 15-18 […]
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All Souls Day — Praying for the faithful departed
In the month of November, the saints, loved ones and all the faithful departed are remembered. Prayers are said for the souls in purgatory, that they may be purified of […]
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Legal professionals hear suggestions for holiness
FORT WAYNE — Law is shaped by culture. In fact, the two reinforce each other, which is why one of today’s biggest challenges comes from the direction of modern culture. […]
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Health care workers pray for colleagues, patients
Health care workers have been a main line of defense these many months during the unrelenting pandemic. They have given themselves with love and compassion and, like Jesus, have worked […]
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Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley
The Jewish Federation of St. Joseph Valley offers youth, family and programming in the Jewish faith and works to increase understanding with other faiths and within the community. Following a […]