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From the Diocese to the Draft

Joe Tippmann Anchored by Faith, Humility Joe Tippmann came running to the car. The high school sophomore was holding something in his hand, an envelope given to him by then-Bishop […]

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Vocation as gift of the Holy Spirit: Talking to Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

By Charlie Camosy After leading the Diocese of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, for five years, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was appointed to the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, and installed there […]

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Fifteen Received Into the Church at Cathedral Vigil in Fort Wayne

Bishop Rhoades baptized several elect and received candidates into full communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on […]

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Why Do We Call It Good Friday?

“I sometimes get asked why we call this day of Christ’s death Good Friday since it is the day of our Lord’s horrible crucifixion. I usually answer with the words […]

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The Sacred Paschal Triduum Begins

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne was filled with the faithful in celebration of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 6. During his homily, Bishop Rhoades […]

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‘You Sing, and The Holy Spirit Does the Rest’

Fort Wayne-South Bend Deacon to Chant Easter Proclamation at St. Peter’s Basilica By Gina Christian (OSV News) — As a kid, 29-year-old Deacon Zane Langenbrunner loved to sing in church. […]

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Blessing of Holy Oils and Priestly Vows Renewed at Chrism Masses

On Monday, April 3, and Tuesday, April 4, the priests of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in South Bend and the Cathedral […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, Apr. 10: 7 p.m. – Confirmation Mass, St. John the Baptist Church, New Haven Tuesday, Apr. 11: 7 p.m. – Confirmation Mass, Blessed Sacrament Church, Albion Thursday, Apr. 13: […]

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Local Deacon Zane Langenbrunner to Chant Exsultet for Pope at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome at Easter Vigil Mass

Fort Wayne, IN — Deacon Zane Langenbrunner from Mishawaka was featured on the Today Show this morning because he will be chanting the Exsultet at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican […]

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You Can Join the Fun at A Catholic Summer Camp Designed for the Whole Family

Instead of sending your children off to camp, how about making camp an experience for the entire family? Catholic Familyland in Bloomingdale, Ohio, is a ministry of the Apostolate for […]

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Around the Diocese: April 9, 2023

Catholic Authors Convene in Chicago for Workshops, Networking, and Inspiration CHICAGO, IL — Catholic authors of fiction and nonfiction will convene at the Holiday Inn Chicago O’Hare May 30-July 1, […]

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Bishop Blesses Motels4Now which Houses the Chronically Homeless in the South Bend Area

SOUTH BEND — Motels4Now is a housing-first program in South Bend that was created in August of 2020 that houses the chronically homeless in dignity and helps people move into […]