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New Blessed Sacrament Church dedicated in Albion
Click here for more photos from the event. The recently refinished wood was gleaming, the smell of new paint lingered, and the mood was one of celebration and anticipation as […]
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Bishop ordains new priests of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades ordains new priests of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit in the Diocese of Nnewi, Nigeria, Aug. 4. Click here for more photos.
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Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ celebrate 150 years of ministry in the US
Among the many religious communities established to help revitalize the Catholic faith in the wake of the French Revolution, the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ stand out with particular prominence […]
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Diocesan confirmation retreat Sept. 15
Eighth-graders throughout the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend are preparing to meet with Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades at the Sealed by the Spirit diocesan confirmation retreat on Sept. 15 at […]
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Safety priorities prompt action at diocesan schools
Continuous improvement, community engagement and comprehensive measures of success are often-heard phrases in the K-12 education world. The Catholic Schools Office in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has built […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace
Arcola June L. Koontz, 87, St. Patrick Churubusco Shirely A. Rossworm, 82, St. John Bosco Decatur Lawrence H. Rehilll, 90, St. Mary of the Assumption Fort Wayne Arthur R. Getty, […]
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Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to release names of priests who committed sexual abuse
Updated Aug. 21 to include the full text of Bishop’s Rhoades’ statement to the press on Aug. 17. FORT WAYNE, Ind. — August 17, 2018 The Most Reverend Kevin C. […]
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Annual Bishop’s Appeal funds applied diocesewide
The 2018 Annual Bishop’s Appeal for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend kicks off this month, with a goal of $5,436,859 to support ministries and programs throughout the diocese. The […]
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Weekly Schedule for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Wednesday, August 29: 6 p.m. — Annual Bishop’s Appeal Parish Leadership Meeting, St. Mary, Mother of God Church, Fort Wayne Thursday, August 30: 10:30 a.m. — Presbyterate Meeting, Our Lady of Guadalupe […]
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Fourth consecutive record set by 2017 Annual Bishop’s Appeal
The 2017 Annual Bishop’s Appeal “One Body in Christ” was a success. For the fourth consecutive year, the appeal set a diocesan record for total dollars donated, generating $6,953,240 in […]
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The annulment process –— an act of mercy
Editor’s note: This article is the first in a short, monthly series on marriage annulment in the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The annulment process upholds […]
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Around the Diocese: August 19, 2018
Forever Learning adds theater classes SOUTH BEND — Forever Learning Institute is offering senior adults over 120 classes this fall on just about every topic one can imagine: languages, playing […]