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The secret to 60 years of marriage

Anniversary Mass takes place in Fort Wayne — At a special Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception on Oct. 15 for married couples celebrating their 25th, 50th or […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, October 8: 2 p.m. — Mass for Project Rachel Ministry, University of Saint Francis, Fort Wayne Monday, October 9: 10 a.m. — Meeting of the Bishop’s Cabinet, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort […]

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Bishop Rhoades visits refugee families to ‘Share the Journey’

On Wednesday, Sept. 27, Pope Francis inaugurated a two-year global public action and awareness crusade to promote opportunities for migrants and their new communities to strengthen the bond between them. […]

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Annual Bishop’s Appeal — Diocesan campaign directly benefits parishes

“For the past four years our community has been fortunate enough to meet and exceed its Annual Bishop’s Appeal goal; on occasion, we have gone way above, while other times […]

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Bishop Rhoades joins with Pope Francis in campaign to “Share the Journey” of migrants and refugees

Today, the Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades visited several Burmese refugee families in solidarity of Pope Francis’ call to “Share the Journey” with migrants and refugees. The Holy Father’s worldwide […]

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Closing Mass marks anniversary of the ‘Miracle of the Sun’

On Friday, Oct. 13, the miracle performed by Our Lady of Fatima and the closing of the yearlong anniversary observance of her appearances will be celebrated in the Diocese of […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, October 1: 4 p.m. — Confirmation Mass, St. Patrick Church, Fort Wayne Monday, October 2: 5:15 p.m. — Red Mass, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, University of Notre Dame Tuesday, October […]

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ABA: Realizing the hopes and dreams of refugees

As the theme of this year’s Annual Bishop’s Appeal video reminds us, Catholics across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend — regardless of ethnicity, age, gender, income level or condition […]

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Fatima Centennial Year closing Mass date set

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will celebrate the Closing Mass of Our Lady of Fatima Centennial Year at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Friday, Oct. 13., at 6 p.m. All are […]

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Indiana Catholic Bishops issue Statement on the Rescission of DACA Executive Order

The Catholic Bishops of Indiana support all DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) youth and call upon Congress to act responsibly to provide protection and legal status for these young […]

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Catholic Charities to DACA recipients: We are with you

In the wake of President Trump’s decision Tuesday, Sept. 1 to rescind DACA, or the Deferred Action for Child Arrivals Program, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend […]

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ABA: Over 30 years of helping the diocese and parishes grow and thrive

It seems that all one hears and sees in the news lately is how diversity and differences can divide people. But what Catholics must remember are the words of St. […]