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Bishop Shares Eucharistic Nature of the Nativity with Cathedral Parishioners

On Saturday, Dec. 24, at 10:30 p.m., Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gathered with the faithful despite the icy road conditions and frigid cold at the Cathedral of the […]

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Statement on Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend joins Pope Francis and everyone around the world in mourning the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI following the news of his passing this […]

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Celebrate the Birth of Christ!

Christmas is one of the most important days of the Church year, second only to Easter itself. Celebrating the birth of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is the culmination of […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Wednesday, Dec. 21: 4 p.m. – Blessing of Mayor’s Office and City Hall, Mishawaka Thursday, Dec. 22: 11 a.m. – Mass and Employee Christmas Luncheon, Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw and […]

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Bishop Focuses on Eucharistic Devotion at Special Mass for St. Vincent de Paul Society

The life of an authentic Christian disciple must be centered on heartfelt prayer and poured out in selfless love. This is the example set forth by Christ and lived out […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Tuesday, Dec. 13: 11 a.m. – Mass of Christian Burial for Rev. P. David Carkenord, St. Michael the Archangel Church, Waterloo Wednesday, Dec. 14: Noon – Catholic Community Foundation Meeting, […]

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Deacon Candidates Make Last Step Toward January Ordination

The countdown has begun, the day is drawing near. In less than 30 days, 18 men will enter the service of the Church as permanent deacons, serving the people of […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, Dec. 5: 10 a.m. – Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Tuesday, Dec. 6: 3:30 p.m. – Indiana Bishops Provincial Meeting, Indianapolis Wednesday, Dec. 7: 10 […]

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Vicars Forane Appointments

The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment of Vicars Forane (Deans) for the six vicariates of the diocese, effective on Dec. […]

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Joy Abounds at Saint Anne Communities Visit

“As we begin a new liturgical year today, we have come rejoicing to this chapel to begin our celebration of the holy season of Advent. And I have come with […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Tuesday, Nov. 29: 10 a.m. – Advent Day of Recollection, St. Martin de Porres Church, Syracuse Wednesday, Nov. 30: Noon – Meeting of Diocesan Finance Council, Best Western Plus, Warsaw […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Tuesday, Nov. 22: 10:30 a.m. – Presbyteral Council Meeting, Sacred Heart Church, Warsaw Wednesday, Nov. 23: 2 p.m. – Meeting of Board of National Eucharistic Congress, Indianapolis Sunday, Nov. 27: […]