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‘We must not become distracted’

On Christmas Eve, worshippers were reminded that the light of Christ still shines in the world today  FORT WAYNE — Candles and brightly lit Christmas trees enhanced the majesty of […]

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Year in Review — Meet Our Sunday Visitor’s 2021 Catholics of the Year

A year ago, as we flipped the calendar from 2020 to 2021, we thought that the worst was behind us. With new vaccinations, we thought we would beat back the […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, December 19: 11:30 a.m. — Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne Friday, December 24: 10:30 p.m. — Christmas Eve Mass, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne

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Newman Catholic Fellowship house blessed

For 11 years, Dr. Kevin and Cara Molyet longed for a place where students of faith at Trine University could feel supported. That dream has become a reality, and Bishop […]

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Year of St. Joseph closes at namesake parish

The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception marked the close of the Year of St. Joseph, with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrating Mass at St. Joseph Parish in Mishawaka. Father Ken […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, December 12: 9:30 a.m. — Mass, St. Mary of the Presentation Church, Geneva  Tuesday, December 14: 3:30 p.m. — Meeting of the Bishops of Indiana, Indianapolis Wednesday, December 15: 10 a.m. — Meeting of the […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Schedule updated Friday, Dec.  3, 2021 Sunday, December 5: 12 p.m. — Mass with Sacrament of Confirmation and the Rite of Reception Into Full Communion, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, […]

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December feasts and the calendar

FORT WAYNE — Two December feasts fall on the 2021 calendar in a way that’s worth noting. For parishes and individuals, it may mean some additional planning this year. Our […]

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Conformed to the image of Christ

“May the Lord give you His peace.” This customary Franciscan greeting has taken on new significance for LeeAllen Fortin, who was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate Nov. […]

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Lighting the way to salvation

As November came to an end, loved ones and all the faithful departed were remembered as prayers rose that perpetual light would shine upon them. To celebrate the deceased, the […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, November 28: 11 a.m. — Mass, Annunciation Woman’s Vocation House, Fort Wayne Sunday, November 28: 6:30 p.m. — Lighting of Diocesan Christmas Tree for an Evening of Heavenly Lights, Cathedral of […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, November 22: 1 p.m. — Meeting of Members of Corporations of Diocese, Catholic Cemeteries and Saint Anne Communities, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Tuesday, November 23: 10 a.m. — Meeting of Eucharistic […]