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Faith Life Shines at Culver Academies

On the morning of Sunday, March 1, early enough that the grass sparkled with dew and the waters of nearby Lake Maxinkuckee were still and silent, a group of students […]

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Moms, Daughters, Religious Gather for ‘Brunch with His Brides’

On Saturday, February 28, Bishop Rhoades was joined by 36 religious sisters from 11 communities across seven states as well as approximately 300 mothers and daughters from throughout the Diocese […]

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Confirmation Schedule for Spring of 2026

Our Lady of Good Hope Church, Fort Wayne Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort Wayne Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Parish, Fort Wayne St. […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

For the week of March 2 – 8: Tuesday, March 3, at 10:30 a.m. – Lenten Day of Recollection, St. Martin de Porres Church, Syracuse Tuesday, March 3, at 5:45 […]

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Bishop Rhoades ‘Grateful’ as Pro-Abortion Professor Declines Notre Dame Post

(OSV News) – Bishop Rhoades welcomed news that a pro-abortion professor at the University of Notre Dame has withdrawn from an appointment to direct one of the university institutes, following weeks of outcry […]

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Students Pray for Life with Bishop Rhoades at Notre Dame Grotto

  (OSV News) – Two weeks after calling on the University of Notre Dame to withdraw its appointment of pro-abortion professor Susan Ostermann as head of one of the school’s research […]

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Priest and Deacon Assignments

  Priest Assignment The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment: Reverend Terry Fisher, to Administrator, St. Mary of the Annunciation Parish, […]

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Diocese to See Record Number Enter the Church at Easter Vigil

If the numbers in our diocese are any indication, more and more people are knocking on our church doors seeking to become Catholic. A record 787 people took a significant […]

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Bishop Rhoades Addresses ‘Migrant and Refugee Crisis’ at Holy Cross College

  A large crowd of students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered in St. Joseph’s Chapel at Holy Cross College on Wednesday, February 18, for the Spring 2026 Mind and […]

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Sacraments Highlight Bishop’s Visit to Marian High School

On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, Marian High School’s gym was filled with chairs, and two special banners hung on the bleachers. “Thanks for coming to celebrate with […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

For the week of February 16 – 22, 2026: Monday, February 16, at 10 a.m. – Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Tuesday, February 17, at 7 […]

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Bishop Rhoades Expresses ‘Strong Opposition’ to Pro-Abortion Appointee at Notre Dame

  On Wednesday, February 11, Bishop Rhoades issued a statement in which he strongly urged the University of Notre Dame to rescind its appointment of a pro-abortion professor to lead […]