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Statement from Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Today, Easter Monday, Pope Francis reached the end of his earthly pilgrimage. He passed from this life to the one promised by our Risen Lord. We mourn the death of […]
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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Monday, April 21: 5:30 p.m. – Meeting of Board of Directors of Catholic Cemetery Association, Divine Mercy Funeral Home, Huntertown Tuesday, April 22: 11:30 a.m. – “You Can Lend A […]
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Bishop Rhoades’ Homily for the Easter Vigil: From Darkness to Light
The following homily was given by Bishop Rhoades at the Easter Vigil on the evening of Saturday, April 19, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne. The […]
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Bishop Rhoades’ Homily for Good Friday: Victory Over Death
The following homily was given by Bishop Rhoades on Good Friday, April 18, at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. Today, Good Friday, the Church commemorates and contemplates the death […]
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Bishop Rhoades’ Homily for Holy Thursday: All Are Called to the Supper of the Lamb!
The following homily was given by Bishop Rhoades at Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort […]
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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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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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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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Service, Faith at the Heart of St. Mary School in Avilla
“Now, who is God’s mother?” Bishop Rhoades asked the kindergarten and first-grade students. Hands were collectively raised, eager to shout, “Mary!” On Wednesday, April 2, Bishop Rhoades traveled to St. […]
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CONFIRMATION MASSES IN SPRING OF 2025
Holy Spirit Chapel, Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame – Sunday, March 2, at 7 p.m. Saint Mary’s students St. Patrick Church, Arcola – Saturday, March 8, at 5 p.m. St. […]
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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Tuesday, April 8: 10:30 a.m. – Tour and Luncheon with Bishop Dwenger High School Theology Students, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Tuesday, April 8: 6:30 p.m. – Catholic-Protestant Prayer Service […]
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‘We Are All Brothers and Sisters in the Human Family’
Bishop Rhoades Visits Retreat for CRS Clubs at Diocesan High Schools Thanks to the initiative of Saint Joseph High School student Nick Nguyen, members of Catholic Relief Services clubs at […]