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Priest Assignments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective June 20, 2023: Reverend Sunday Akuh, from Parochial Vicar, St. John the […]
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Finding Belonging in A Time of Sadness
Prayer is powerful and the benefits are boundless. On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, a special Hope for the Journey Mother’s Day Mass for those who struggle with […]
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Bishop Commissions Notre Dame Master of Divinity Graduates
On Thursday, May 11, Bishop Rhoades celebrated a Mass with Blessing and Sending at Moreau Seminary for the 10 lay students, seven women and three men, graduating from the University […]
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Kathy Ehinger reflects on 33 Years of ‘Fulfilling and Humbling’ Vocation
For Kathy Ehinger, the call to become a teacher came when she was in 3rd grade. “I was inspired by my teacher, Ms. McKean — she made learning fun,” recalled […]
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Faithful Gather to Honor Blessed Mother and All Mothers at Catholic Cemetery
The Blessed Virgin Mary’s first apparition at Fatima, Portugal, occurred on May 13, 1917. On this day, the Mother of God appeared to three shepherd children, imploring them to love […]
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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Tuesday, May 16: 6 p.m. – “Our Leaders, Our Shepherds” Event in Support of Saint John Paul II Endowment Fund for Seminarian Education, The Lodge at Camp Red Cedar, Fort […]
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Prayer Breakfast in South Bend Brings People of All Faiths Together
United Religious Community of St. Joseph County Board President Chuck Lamphier spoke at the organization’s annual Prayer Breakfast, held this year at the Discovery Ballroom of the Century Center in […]
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University of Saint Francis Names Dr. Lance Richey as Interim President
By Reggie Hayes The University of Saint Francis has announced that Dr. Lance Richey will serve as interim president, effective Tuesday, May 9. Dr. Richey has handled the day-to-day responsibilities […]
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Happy Mother’s Day
During the month of May, Catholics pay special honor to our Blessed Mother, Mary. It is also the month of Mother’s Day, when we honor all mothers. In honor of […]
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St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Teacher Retires After 45 Years
Carol Sarasien always knew that she wanted to teach. In 1978, that vocational dream became a reality at St. Joseph School in Hessen Cassel. “I always wanted to be a […]
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University of Saint Francis Celebrates Class of 2023
By Reggie Hayes The University of Saint Francis proudly awarded degrees to the Class of 2023 on Saturday, May 6, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne. […]
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Bishop Rhoades Blesses Oratory and Dedicates Altar at Southold Center for Education
Bishop Rhoades delivered the following homily at Mass with Blessing of Oratory of the Holy Family and Dedication of Altar at Southold Center for Education in South Bend on Monday, […]