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Day, Weekend Passes Available for Eucharistic Congress

BALTIMORE (OSV News) – Attendees of the National Eucharistic Congress, which will be held July 17-21 in Indianapolis, now have the option of purchasing single-day and weekend passes in order to […]

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Prepare for Christ’s Birth with ‘Nativity Nights’ in Decatur

As the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend prepare their hearts for the gift delivered on a silent night in a stable, visitors and parishioners of St. Mary […]

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Maintaining Cemetery Grounds Gives Hope to Those in Grief

The grief that comes with death is inevitable – particularly for the families and loved ones of the deceased. Across the diocese, grounds-keepers and their crews at Catholic cemeteries work […]

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Catholic Charities Officials Announce $2 Million Legacy Gift

On Wednesday, November 15, Officials for Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend announced that the agency has received an approximate $2 million legacy gift, to be received […]

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Made in Bethlehem: Supporting Palestinian Christians in Troubled Times

No place on earth is more closely linked to Christmas than the little town of Bethlehem. In view of the ongoing war between Hamas and Israel – the images of […]

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Rest in Peace: November 19, 2023

Fort Wayne Quintin Lepper, 29, St. Vincent de Paul Mishawaka Devon Biesbrook, 88, St. Bavo Notre Dame Sister Mary Ada, CSC, 94, St. Mary’s Convent South Bend Leona Kintz, 93, […]

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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Monday, November 20: 1 p.m. – Annual Meeting of Members of Corporations of Diocese, Catholic Cemeteries and Saint Anne Communities, Archbishop Noll Center, Fort Wayne Sunday, November 26: 10 a.m. […]

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Priests, Seminarians Set for Ninth Cupertino Classic

One night every year, our diocesan clergy and seminarians exchange cassocks for athletic socks, set aside their stoles to make steals, and hang up their chasubles to chase loose balls. […]

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Homemade With Love for the Holidays

Thanksgiving is not only about giving thanks to God for all we have and all He does for us; it is also a time we spend with family enjoying food […]

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Bishop Celebrates Confirmation at St. Jude in South Bend

St. Jude Parish in South Bend has had a busy fall as the community recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and hosted a relic of St. Jude from Rome. What better […]

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Volunteers Needed for Catholic Charities’ Christmas Program

Throughout the year, Catholic Charities of Fort Wayne-South Bend provides mental health counseling, help for families, and assistance to refugees in the diocese. But as we approach the holidays, those […]

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‘I AM HERE’: Personal Testimonies Share the Power of the Eucharist

In June of 2022, the Archdiocese of Detroit launched a project in conjunction with the National Eucharistic Revival that aimed to foster in the faithful a deeper sense of devotion […]