Diocese
Full of Grace Religious Goods: A Store Years in the Making
Opening a Catholic gift store had been a dream of Judy Finkler’s for 15 years. With support from her husband, Mike, that dream finally became real in 2023 with the […]
Diocese
Holy Cross School Students Record Songs for Hallow App
In her role as Principal of Holy Cross School in South Bend, Annie Borjas is presented many ideas for student activities, and she doesn’t always say yes. But when musical […]
Diocese
From the Classroom to the Newsroom: Students Learn the Importance of Journalism
While the modern landscape of journalism continues to change, many Catholic schools in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend are engaging with media that both entertain and inform the communities […]
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Bishop Rhoades Visits St. Joseph Grade School
When Bishop Rhoades saw what a St. Joseph Preschool class was eating for snack time, he couldn’t resist. “You’re eating my favorite snack – Cheez-Its!” the bishop exclaimed. Soon, every […]
Diocese
Theology on Tap Series on Prayer Opens in South Bend
Icy roads and subzero temperatures couldn’t stop 50 young people from gathering for prayer, discussion, and drinks at South Bend’s Theology on Tap. The winter 2024 series began on Tuesday, […]
Diocese
Eucharistic Small Groups Successful in Diocese
“Jesus and the Eucharist,” a video and small-group study created for the National Eucharistic Revival, has gotten rave reviews from parishioners across the diocese since it was made available last […]
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Bishop Rhoades Confirms 13 at St. Anthony de Padua
On Saturday, December 9, Bishop Rhoades spent the 19th anniversary of his ordination as a bishop administering the Sacrament of Confirmation on 13 young candidates at St. Anthony de Padua […]
Diocese
St. Adalbert Receives $250,000 Grant for Renovations
The National Fund for Sacred Places recently awarded St. Adalbert Church in South Bend with a $250,000 matching grant to help the Catholic parish implement building improvements. The organization gives […]
Diocese
Raclin Murphy Museum of Art Opens at Notre Dame
An installation on the facade of the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art reads, “We are in the midst of reality responding with joy.” The museum’s collection – and even the […]
Diocese
Diocesan Tribunal Addresses Questions about the Marriage Nullity Process
Many people hold misconceptions about the marriage nullity process (commonly referred to as annulment) in the Catholic Church. A presentation on Wednesday, November 15, at St. Pius X Catholic Church […]
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Bishop Celebrates Confirmation at St. Jude in South Bend
St. Jude Parish in South Bend has had a busy fall as the community recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and hosted a relic of St. Jude from Rome. What better […]
Diocese
Volunteers Needed for Catholic Charities’ Christmas Program
Throughout the year, Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend provides mental health counseling, help for families, and assistance to refugees in the diocese. But as we approach the holidays, those […]