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Letter encourages prayer, fasting
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As you may have heard, the United States Supreme Court will begin hearing oral arguments on December 1st in the case Dobbs v. Jackson […]
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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Presbyteral Council assignments
The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of members of the Presbyteral Council, effective Jan. 1, 2022, for a three-year term. […]
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Priest assignment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment, effective Nov. 26, 2021. Reverend Jonathan Agbedo, from Parochial Vicar, St. Jude Parish, Fort […]
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‘Journeying Together’ as the pilgrim people of God
Bishop opens diocesan phase of synodal process The following is the text of the homily given by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the Mass opening the diocesan phase of the […]
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Priest assignments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments: Reverend José Arroyo to Administrator of St. Paul of the Cross Parish, Columbia City, […]
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A statement from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
On Sept. 19, 2021, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend became aware of allegations that Father David Huneck engaged in sexual and other misconduct, including that with a minor. Consistent with […]
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Priest appointment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment, effective August 29, 2021: Deacon Drew Clary, C.S.C., to diaconal ministry at St. Adalbert […]
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Special collection for Haiti
You have undoubtedly seen in the news the devastating effects of the recent earthquake in Haiti, followed by further devastation from Tropical Storm Grace. The people of Haiti are suffering, […]
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Priest appointments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments: Reverend Michael Ammer, to part-time Priest Chaplain at Bishop Dwenger High School, Fort Wayne, […]
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Priest appointments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments: Reverend Kenneth Amadi to Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Mishawaka, effective May 26, 2021. […]
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New priest assignments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective June 21, 2021: Reverend Michael Ammer, to Parochial Vicar, St. Jude […]