Diocese
Building Support Systems for Families in Need
The overturning of Roe V. Wade has brought greater attention to the fact that many families desperately need support, whether it’s because they are facing an unplanned pregnancy or hardships […]
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Diocese
La Eucharistia Draws more than 250 to Hear Gomez Speak on the Eucharist
On Sunday, September 4, individuals and families from across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered at Marian high School to hear Salvador Gómez speak on “The Eucharist and Evangelization.” […]
Diocese
Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters Officially Transfer Leadership
Following years of discernment and planning for the future of their community governance, Our Lady of Victory Missionary (OLVM) Sisters formally transferred leadership on Sunday, Aug. 28, with Sister Jenny […]
Diocese
A Decade of Song Brings Children Into Church Liturgy
Mark and Hillary Doerries co-founded the Notre Dame Children’s Choir 10 years ago at the urging of Margot Fassler, a medievalist brought to the University of Notre Dame from Yale […]
Diocese
Work Experience Partnership Helps St. Vincent de Paul Society Serve Others; Volunteers Gain Job Skills
The atmosphere is light and cheerful despite the hot, humid weather pushing through the open garage door on a recent morning at the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Fort […]
Bishop
Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, Sept. 4: 10 a.m. – Mass, St. Aloysius Church, Yoder Wednesday, Sept. 7: 10:30 a.m. – Presbyterate Meeting, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Warsaw Thursday, Sept. 8 through Saturday, Sept. […]
Diocese
Abiding in Christ In and Through the Eucharistic Revival
Jesus calls all to unity in Himself in and through the Eucharist. Here He offers who He is: “I am the living bread which came down from heaven” (John 6:47) […]
Diocese
Called by Christ and a Pope to 40-year Priesthood
Father Eloy Jiménez’s call to the priesthood did not begin in a dramatic and life-altering way like his spiritual hero St. Paul. It began at his home in Mexico, surrounded […]
Diocese
Knights Impact Girls’ Lives Half a World Away
How often does a person say that he or she cannot make a difference in the world – that they are too small, too poor, too far away from the […]
Bishop
Bishop Rhoades Begins Pastoral Visits at St. Charles Borromeo
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades fielded a number of questions from students and taught a few Spanish lessons to young students when he made his first pastoral visit of the 2022-23 […]
Bishop
Priest announcement
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following announcement: Reverend Brian Carpenter to Parochial Vicar, St. Matthew Cathedral Parish, South Bend, effective September 1, 2022.
Diocese
‘Until We Reach Our Eternal Home’ – Retired Priest Laid to Rest
The Catholic community of Holy Family Parish in South Bend suffered the unexpected loss of their priest in residence, Father Jan Klimczyk, on Monday, Aug. 22. Father Klimczyk, who retired […]