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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, September 8: 9 a.m. – United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Doctrine Committee Meeting, Washington, D.C. Tuesday and Wednesday, September 9 and 10 – Meetings of USCCB Administrative […]

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Ground Breaks for Tippmann Group

On an overcast day on Wednesday, August 20, there was nothing but excitement as ground was officially broken and blessed for the new Tippmann Group Corporate Office and Mary Cross […]

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Convocation Mass Marks New Academic Year at Saint Francis

On Wednesday, August 27, hundreds of freshmen newly enrolled at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne bowed their heads in prayer as Bishop Rhoades celebrated the school’s annual […]

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‘We Really Need Hope Right Now’

Bishop Celebrates Jubilee Year Mass at St. Pius X Parish Trumpets blared as Bishop Rhoades entered St. Pius X Church in Granger on Thursday, August 21, in celebration of the […]

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Statement of Bishop Rhoades in Aftermath of Shooting in Minneapolis:

“In the wake of the terrible tragedy in Minneapolis, the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, we stand in prayerful solidarity with the Annunciation Catholic school and parish community.  With […]

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Priest Incardination/Assignment

Priest Incardination Reverend Brian Carpenter has been incardinated into the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend effective August 11, 2025. Priest Assignment The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Wednesday, August 27: 11 a.m. – Opening Mass of New Academic Year, University of Saint Francis North Campus Auditorium, Fort Wayne Thursday, August 28: 10:30 a.m. – Mass at Catholic […]

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Bishop Celebrates Mission with South Bend-Area Vincentians 

After a hiatus of several years, Bishop Rhoades was delighted to celebrate Mass on Friday, August 8, for Vincentians from the western side of the diocese. About 200 members, staff, […]

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‘A Gentle Invitation’: Two Profess Final Vows with Franciscan Sisters

“What if this was your life with my Son?” This question was the “gentle invitation” from the Blessed Virgin Mary that one young woman, now Sister Mary Amata, heard while […]

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St. Gaspar del Bufalo Breaks Ground on New Renovations

On Wednesday, August 6, St. Gaspar del Bufalo Church in Rome City officially broke ground on a series of expansive renovations. The parish plans to enlarge both the church’s narthex […]

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Holy Family Parish Celebrates Double Anniversary

Holy Family Catholic Church in South Bend recently celebrated not just one but two milestones: the 80th anniversary of the parish and the 25th anniversary of the church building. On […]

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Priests Gather to Celebrate Memorial of St. John Vianney, Patron of Parish Priests

On Monday, August 4, dozens of priests of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend joined together with the St. Charles Borromeo Parish community in Fort Wayne for an evening of […]