Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
May: Month of Mary
It is a centuries-old custom of Catholics to dedicate the month of May to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The month of May is always part of the Easter season, the […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
Poor Sisters of Saint Claire
When I came to our diocese, one of the first questions I asked was whether there was a contemplative community of nuns or monks in the diocese. I learned that […]
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Happy birthday, Bishop D’Arcy!
On behalf of all the faithful of our diocese, I extend to Bishop D’Arcy a very happy and blessed 80th birthday! Bishop D’Arcy will be celebrating his 80th birthday on […]
Bishop's Column: In Truth and Charity
May, Mother’s Day, and Mary
May is a month traditionally dedicated to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. In our churches and homes, we celebrate May as a “Marian month,” with May processions, May crownings, and […]
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Bishop Rhoades Vespers talk
VESPERS ON EVE OF INSTALLATION AS NINTH BISHOP OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND (JANUARY 12, 2010 – SAINT MATTHEW CO-CATHEDRAL, SOUTH BEND) I cannot think of a better way to prepare […]
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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 […]