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The Ascension of the Lord
By Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades This coming Sunday is the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord. We are still within the fifty days of the Easter season which will […]
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Catholic Schools in the midst of changing religious landscape
By Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades The following is a copy of the speech given by Bishop Rhoades at the Light of Learning luncheons in Fort Wayne and South Bend during […]
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Indiana RFRA firestorm
A national firestorm erupted after Governor Pence signed into law the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). Indiana’s RFRA, supported by the Indiana Bishops, was modeled after the 1993 federal […]
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 […]