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Catholic Education, Evangelization Focus of Bishop’s Sharathon Hour

Catholic education, communications, and memorable stories were the focus of an hour of Redeemer Radio’s Spring “Sharathon” on Thursday, April 20, when Bishop Rhoades visited the station. Zachary Coyle, Principal […]

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Queen of Angels Parish Sets Record with 17 Baptisms at Easter Vigil

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s miraculous apparitions throughout history have often been to young children, teaching about the depths of God’s love and imploring them to pray for the salvation of […]

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Six Baptized, More Confirmed at Pastoral Visit to Saint Joseph High School

The power of the Holy Spirit permeated the gymnasium at Saint Joseph High School, South Bend, when Bishop Rhoades gave the sacraments of initiation to numerous members of the school […]

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What Is Catholic in Recovery, and What Might a Catholic “In Recovery” Look Like?

By Cathy M. As a Catholic, have you ever wondered what it might be like in purgatory? I might envision it as a period where time stands still and God […]

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From the Diocese to the Draft

Joe Tippmann Anchored by Faith, Humility Joe Tippmann came running to the car. The high school sophomore was holding something in his hand, an envelope given to him by then-Bishop […]

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Vocation as gift of the Holy Spirit: Talking to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

By Charlie Camosy After leading the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for five years, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was appointed to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, and installed there […]

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‘You Sing, and The Holy Spirit Does the Rest’

Fort Wayne-South Bend Deacon to Chant Easter Proclamation at St. Peter’s Basilica By Gina Christian (OSV News) — As a kid, 29-year-old Deacon Zane Langenbrunner loved to sing in church. […]

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Local Deacon Zane Langenbrunner to Chant Exsultet for Pope at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome at Easter Vigil Mass

Fort Wayne, IN — Deacon Zane Langenbrunner from Mishawaka was featured on the Today Show this morning because he will be chanting the Exsultet at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican […]

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Bishop Blesses Motels4Now which Houses the Chronically Homeless in the South Bend Area

SOUTH BEND — Motels4Now is a housing-first program in South Bend that was created in August of 2020 that houses the chronically homeless in dignity and helps people move into […]

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Bishop Encourages St. Therese Students to ‘Go to Joseph’ on His Feast Day

On a day honoring the patron saint of the Catholic Church, Bishop Rhoades spent his morning showing Catholic youth “the love of God the Father” that was so beautifully modeled […]

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Help Your Child Grow in Faith this Summer

When you hear the words “summer camp,” what comes to mind? Tents or cabins, s’mores over bonfires, mess halls, swimming holes, boating, archery, skits, silly songs? How about growing faith […]

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History made at Holy Cross College at Notre Dame

The words of Psalm 40 “Here I am, Lord: I come to do your will,” shared during the Inaugural Mass on the Solemnity of the Annunciation set the stage for […]