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Bishop Rhoades’ Homily for the Chrism Masses: We Are Anointed to Be Christ’s Messengers of Hope

The following homily was given by Bishop Rhoades at the two Chrism Masses during Holy Week – at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend on Monday, April 14, and at […]

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Dwenger Students Explore Archbishop Noll Catholic Center

On Tuesday, April 8, Bishop Dwenger High School students flooded into Bishop Rhoades’ office in downtown Fort Wayne, eager to take in the sights of religious icons and paintings. As […]

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Explore the Saints and Shrines of France

Life is a journey, but for Christians this is not just an ordinary journey, it’s a pilgrimage. Author Matthew Kelly defines a pilgrimage as “a sacred journey undertaken for a […]

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Unity Night Celebrates Shared Beliefs of Catholics, Protestants

Sonrise Church Pastor Fred Stayton summed up the Unity Night praise and worship event with one question and a simple answer. Noting Fort Wayne is called the “City of Churches,” […]

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Jesus’ Last Words: Palm Sunday at St. Matthew Cathedral

Bishop Rhoades celebrated Palm Sunday Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend this year. The procession was held before the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 13, and it […]

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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Signs and Strategies

Child abuse remains a significant concern in the United States. April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an opportunity for everyone to come together to protect children and ensure every […]

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Food for Thought: Persisting in Prayer

When my aunt and uncle decided to remodel their home in Tennessee, a kitchen overhaul was part of the changes. With their new appliances came a free KitchenAid pedestal mixer. […]

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Immigration Brings Communities Together in South Bend

On Sunday, March 23, guests from St. Adalbert Parish and St. Casimir Parish in South Bend were invited to Mass at St. Augustine Parish followed by an hourlong panel discussion […]

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Rest In Peace: April 13, 2025

Fort Wayne Christine Doak, 73, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Marjorie Harvey, 93, Queen of Angels Barbara Wynn, 84, St. Vincent de Paul Granger Marie Bytner, 89, St. Pius X […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, April 14: 7 p.m. – Chrism Mass, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Tuesday, April 15: 7 p.m. – Chrism Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Thursday, April […]

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ND Law School Event Argues for Abolishing the Death Penalty

SOUTH BEND (OSV News) – The University of Notre Dame Law School hosted for the first time a four-day event to promote the abolition of the death penalty. Its March […]

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Norwegian Bishop Reflects on Healing Through the Wounds of Christ

At Notre Dame, Bishop Erik Varden Speaks on ‘Living with Wounds: The Passion in Theology and in Our Lives’ “Christ’s wounds open up another dimension – a dimension that enables […]