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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, […]
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Funding Seminarian Education Focus of ‘Our Shepherds – Our Future’
“Whoever opens his heart to Christ will not only understand the mystery of his own existence, but also that of his own vocation; he will bear the abundant fruit of […]
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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Wednesday, May 24: 10:30 a.m. – Jubilee Mass for Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters, Archbishop Noll Memorial Chapel at Victory Noll, Huntington Wednesday, May 24: 5:30 p.m. – Baccalaureate […]
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Caleb Kruse and Oscar Duarte Ordained as Deacons
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades ordained two men to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on Saturday, May 20. Caleb Kruse […]
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Commencement Address at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary
Bishop Rhoades gave the Commencement Address at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary and School of Theology in Cincinnati on Sunday, May 14. Following graduation, Bishop Rhoades is seen here posing for […]