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Celebration with Bishop Rhoades Ends Cross-Diocesan Eucharistic Pilgrimage

“Together we walk the road to Emmaus side by side with the risen Christ. We hope everyone who walked a mile or the whole journey was rejuvenated in Christ and […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, June 12 to Friday, June 16: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Plenary Assembly, Florida Tuesday, June 13: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Meeting of USCCB Committee […]

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Priest Assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of clergy: Reverend Samuel Anderson, to Parochial Vicar, St. Joseph Parish, Fort Wayne, effective […]

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Saint Joseph High School Graduates Encouraged to Let Their Light Shine Brightly

“We gather to give praise and thanksgiving to God for all the gifts He has bestowed on the class of 2023 from Saint Joseph High School,” was the greeting from […]

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Holy Vessels Consecrated for Service Pre-Ordination

In preparation for their ministry as priests, the seven men ordained to the priesthood on Saturday, June 3, had their chalices and patens consecrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in […]

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Seven Men Ordained to the Priesthood

“This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice in it and be glad” is Psalm 118:24. Rejoicing filled the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Thursday, June 1: 7 p.m. – Baccalaureate Mass for Saint Joseph High School, St. Pius X Church, Granger  Friday, June 2: 11 a.m. – Blessing of Women’s Care Center on […]

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The Future Is Bright for Graduating Knights of Marian High School

“We call on the Holy Spirit to guide them in their futures and help them continue to grow in their faith,” was the opening blessing by Bishop Kevin Rhoades at […]

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The Crucifix is Center of Dwenger Baccalaureate Mass

Addressing the 2023 graduates of Bishop Dwenger High School, Bishop Kevin Rhoades laid before them the path of the Cross and the opportunity to walk this path of life and […]

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More than 90 Adults Confirmed at Cathedral Masses

On Saturday, May 27, 62 adults were confirmed during at Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. Bishop Rhoades confirmed the candidates, who are all parishioners in the western […]

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Students Take Final Step in Christian Initiation

After years of preparation, prayer, and deep spiritual reflection, 23 youth from St. Paul Chapel and St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Angola, took their final step in Christian initiation […]

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Deacon Assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of deacons for the summer of 2023: Deacon Oscar Duarte to St. Michael Parish, […]