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‘He Is Going to be an Amazing Bishop’
St. Mary Community Reacts to News of Father Jayasuriya’s Appointment Parishioners at St. Mary Mother of God Catholic Church always knew Father Wimal Jayasuriya’s time as pastor would be limited; […]
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A Visit to Victory Noll Always a Pleasure
On Friday, December 15, Bishop Rhoades traveled to Victory Noll in Huntington to talk to the Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters and others about his time taking part in […]
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Hand-Crafted Items Put to Good Use
Do you love to knit or crochet? Does every child and grandchild in your family already have a handmade blanket, hat, and scarf? If their closets are already stuffed from […]
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Deacon Assignment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment. Deacon James Tighe, to exercise pastoral care of St. Mary, Mother of God Parish, […]
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ND Football Chaplain Focused on Winning Souls, Not Games
As a priest for the better part of 20 years, Father Nate Wills had preached in front of big crowds before. The Basilica of the Sacred Heart on the campus […]
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Christmas Mass an Opportunity for Reconnection with Faith
For priests, holiday Masses are like the Super Bowl for football teams or the Oscars for entertainers – a time when people come out in droves to celebrate. It’s a […]
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Holiday Traditions: Readers Share Fond Memories of Christmas Past
During Advent in 2021, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of the symbols and traditions of the Christmas season and the role they play in bringing us closer to the […]
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Bishop Rhoades Confirms 13 at St. Anthony de Padua
On Saturday, December 9, Bishop Rhoades spent the 19th anniversary of his ordination as a bishop administering the Sacrament of Confirmation on 13 young candidates at St. Anthony de Padua […]
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St. Joseph, Mishawaka, Marks 175th Anniversary
On Sunday, December 10, Bishop Rhoades celebrated the 175th anniversary of one of the diocese’s oldest parishes – St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka. All parish choirs sang for the […]
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Cathedral Takes Part in City of Churches Tour
The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception opened its doors to the public at large as part of the seventh annual City of Churches Tour, held the evening of Friday, December […]
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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Wednesday, December 20: 11 a.m. – Mass and Christmas Luncheon for Seminarians, St. Jude Church, Fort Wayne Thursday, December 21: 11 a.m. – Mass and Employee Christmas Luncheon, Sacred Heart […]
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St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Renovations Begin
Things are looking up – and will soon be going up – at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. Paid for with funds from the Legacy of Hope Campaign, […]