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Spring confirmation Mass schedule

The following is a schedule of the spring Masses at which Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will confer the sacrament of confirmation. Bulleted parishes are included with the parish above on […]

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Catechumens, candidates presented to bishop at Rite of Election

On Sunday, March 10, at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, catechumens began the final step of conversion to the Catholic faith, and candidates — those who have already been baptized […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, March 10: 9:30 a.m. — Mass, St. Casimir Church, South Bend Sunday, March 10: 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Monday, March 11: 1 p.m. […]

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Bishop welcomes Catholic-Lutheran dialogue during musical performance at Notre Dame

Surrounded by the divine in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and aided by superior acoustics and an attentive audience, the National Lutheran Choir performed on Thursday evening, Feb. 28, […]

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Statement regarding the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

Ash Wednesday 2019 Dear Friends in Christ, It was not only very disappointing, but horrifying, that the U.S. Senate recently failed to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Those […]

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Bishop to catechumens, candidates: ‘Prepare for something amazing’

The Rite of Election of Catechumens and Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates took place at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on March 3, with Bishop […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, March 3: 11 a.m. — Closing Mass for Assisi Conference, St. Francis Chapel, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne Sunday, March 3: 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, […]

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Improvements to St. Mary of the Assumption parish blessed

Click here for more photos from the event. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visited St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Avilla, on Feb. 22 to celebrate Mass and bless a new […]

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Bishop Rhoades celebrates Divine Liturgy with Byzantine Catholic community

Describing the Byzantine Catholic community at the University of Notre Dame as “such a blessing to our diocese,” Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades gave the homily at the Divine Liturgy of […]

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Altar dedicated at Windmoor Study Center

An altar dedication incorporating sacred chrism, chant, incense, holy water and special prayers into a Mass celebrated by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades accomplished what might be called a spiritual makeover […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, February 24: 10 a.m. — Rite of Election, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame Sunday, February 24: 7 p.m. — Mass, Holy Spirit Chapel, Le Mans Hall, Saint Mary’s College, […]

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Challenges arise for Annual Bishop’s Appeal at halfway mark

FORT WAYNE — The Annual Bishop’s Appeal is about halfway through the collection season, and of the reporting 83 parishes or oratories, 59 have achieved or exceeded their parish goal. […]