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Priest Assignment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment, effective July 8, 2024: Reverend Brian Carpenter, from Parochial Vicar, Cathedral Parish of St. […]

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Priest Assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment of clergy. Reverend Theodore Ekwem, to Parochial Vicar, St. John the Baptist Parish, Fort […]

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Be a Part of History as National Eucharistic Pilgrimage Comes to Diocese

Tradition teaches that the Church was born on Pentecost, when the grace of the Holy Spirit descended upon the apostles, who were charged with carrying out Christ’s mission on earth. […]

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Local Family’s Story Featured at Women’s Care Center Bingo

As announced during St. Joseph County’s 10th annual Luxury Bingo Night, Women’s Care Center plays a part in the lives of one out of every two babies born in the […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, June 17: 10 a.m. – Meeting of Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Wednesday, June 19: 6 p.m. – Mass, Legatus Chapters of Fort Wayne and South Bend, […]

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Richey Inaugurated as 11th President of the University of Saint Francis

On Friday, June 7, the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Dr. Lance Richey was inaugurated as the 11th president of the University of Saint Francis during a ceremony […]

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‘A Testament to the Power of Faith and Perseverance’

At Event Aimed to Support Diocesan Seminarians, Stanley Amuchaka Shares His Powerful Vocation Story Even before he converted to the faith, Stanley Amuchaka was fascinated by Catholic priests – and […]

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Priest Assignment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment effective June 18, 2024. Reverend Eric Zimmer, from Administrator, St. Hedwig and St. Patrick […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Tuesday, June 11: 9 a.m. – Meeting of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) Committee on Doctrine, Louisville, Kentucky Tuesday, June 11: 2:30 p.m. – Meeting of USCCB Committee […]

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Priest Assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of clergy: Reverend Oscar Duarte, to Parochial Vicar, St. John the Evangelist Parish, Goshen, […]

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Caleb Kruse, Oscar Duarte Say ‘Yes’ to the Priesthood

On Saturday, June 1, Bishop Rhoades ordained two men – Father Oscar Duarte and Father Caleb Kruse – to the priesthood for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. More photos […]

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Marian, Saint Joseph Graduates Mark ‘Last Mass Together’

As the month of May came to a close, so, too, did the high school careers for the graduating seniors at Saint Joseph High School in South Bend and Marian […]