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The Good Shepherd Leads Us to the Pasture of Eternal Life

Bishop Rhoades delivered the following homily at Mass in which he received students into full communion in the Catholic Church and administered the sacrament of Confirmation on the Fourth Sunday […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, May 1: 11 a.m. – Mass with Blessing of the Oratory of the Holy Family and Dedication of the Altar, Southold Center for Education, South Bend Tuesday, May 2: […]

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Revive!

Earlier this month, hundreds gathered to encounter our Eucharistic God who longs so deeply for each one of us to open our hearts and say yes to the gift of […]

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Acolytes and Lectors Instituted Around the Diocese

Nicholas Monnin, a Seminarian studying at the North American College in Rome, is from St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend. In this photo he was being instituted as an Acolyte. […]

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A Taste of Heaven in a Eucharistic Concert in Granger

On Sunday, April 23, more than 200 faithful sat at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger nearly stunned by the “Eucharistic Revival and Easter Sacred Music Concert” performed by […]

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Catholic Education, Evangelization Focus of Bishop’s Sharathon Hour

Catholic education, communications, and memorable stories were the focus of an hour of Redeemer Radio’s Spring “Sharathon” on Thursday, April 20, when Bishop Rhoades visited the station. Zachary Coyle, Principal […]

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Queen of Angels Parish Sets Record with 17 Baptisms at Easter Vigil

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s miraculous apparitions throughout history have often been to young children, teaching about the depths of God’s love and imploring them to pray for the salvation of […]

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Six Baptized, More Confirmed at Pastoral Visit to Saint Joseph High School

The power of the Holy Spirit permeated the gymnasium at Saint Joseph High School, South Bend, when Bishop Rhoades gave the sacraments of initiation to numerous members of the school […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, Apr. 24: 5:45 p.m. – Meeting of Board of Directors of Catholic Cemeteries Association, Divine Mercy Funeral Home, Fort Wayne Tuesday, Apr. 25: 7 p.m. – Confirmation Mass, St. […]

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Bishop Confirms 52 at Cathedral in Fort Wayne

“You are called to be saints!” With great enthusiasm, Bishop Rhoades implored a message of authentic Christian discipleship to 52 Confirmation candidates from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Queen […]

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Catholic Educators Gather to Honor Excellence

The following message was delivered by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades during the You Can Lend A Hand Luncheon on Thursday, Apr. 13, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort […]

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Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Host Event for Newly Written Book

On Saturday, April 15, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration hosted a book launch event at Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore at the University of Notre Dame to promote […]