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Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal presented to Robert P. George
The de Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture presented the 2023 Notre Dame Evangelium Vitae Medal — the nation’s most important award for heroes of the pro-life movement — to […]
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The Good Shepherd Leads Us to the Pasture of Eternal Life
Bishop Rhoades delivered the following homily at Mass in which he received students into full communion in the Catholic Church and administered the sacrament of Confirmation on the Fourth Sunday […]
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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Monday, May 1: 11 a.m. – Mass with Blessing of the Oratory of the Holy Family and Dedication of the Altar, Southold Center for Education, South Bend Tuesday, May 2: […]
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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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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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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Monday, Apr. 24: 5:45 p.m. – Meeting of Board of Directors of Catholic Cemeteries Association, Divine Mercy Funeral Home, Fort Wayne Tuesday, Apr. 25: 7 p.m. – Confirmation Mass, St. […]
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Bishop Confirms 52 at Cathedral in Fort Wayne
“You are called to be saints!” With great enthusiasm, Bishop Rhoades implored a message of authentic Christian discipleship to 52 Confirmation candidates from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Queen […]
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Catholic Educators Gather to Honor Excellence
The following message was delivered by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades during the You Can Lend A Hand Luncheon on Thursday, Apr. 13, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort […]
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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Monday, Apr. 17: 11:30 a.m. – “You Can Lend a Hand” Luncheon, Century Center, South Bend Tuesday, Apr. 18: 10 a.m. – Mass and Pastoral Visit, Saint Joseph High School, […]
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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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Fifteen Received Into the Church at Cathedral Vigil in Fort Wayne
Bishop Rhoades baptized several elect and received candidates into full communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on […]
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Why Do We Call It Good Friday?
“I sometimes get asked why we call this day of Christ’s death Good Friday since it is the day of our Lord’s horrible crucifixion. I usually answer with the words […]