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Bishop Rhoades issues statement on immigration issues

In response to the Trump administration’s recent decisions regarding immigration, the Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, issued the following statement: “Recent developments in our government’s […]

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A twin, a saint and grace lead young adult to Catholic faith

Nearly 1,500 years ago, St. Benedict and St. Scholastica were more than just twins. They were best friends. They shared their devout Catholic faith, and are believed to have spent […]

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Catholic Charities awarded grant to ensure college completion

FORT WAYNE — Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has been awarded the first-ever replication site designation for Stay the Course, a program designed to help low-income community college […]

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V Encuentro representatives refine priorities at Region 7 gathering

Having their voices heard was a common motivation cited by attendees of the Episcopal Region 7  V Encuentro gathering June 8-10 at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend. The gathering […]

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Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

Sunday, June 10: 3 p.m. — Mass with Blessing of Chapel and Altar, St. Dominic Church, Bremen Tuesday, June 12: 9 a.m. — Meeting of United States Conference of Catholic Bishops […]

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Saint Joseph ends year with reminders to show God’s love

On the floor of the University of Notre Dame’s Purcell Pavilion, soon-to-be graduates of Saint Joseph High School sat in foldable chairs wearing Columbia blue caps and gowns on June […]

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Marian High School graduates 50th class

For the Marian High School graduating Class of 2018, greatness and success in life are measured by service of others and the capacity for love. Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades began […]

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Go forth with faith and hope in God, Bishop Luers grads told

08High school students are beginning to travel life’s various journeys, and those graduating from Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne were asked by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades in his […]

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Bishop Dwenger graduates called to lives of service

When the 265 graduates of the Bishop Dwenger High School Class of 2018 walked across the stage at the Embassy Theatre Friday evening, May 25, 40 percent of them joined […]

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Saint Joseph High School principal Susan Richter relinquishes administrative duties

May 24 was Susan Richter’s last official day as principal of Saint Joseph High School, South Bend. She retired from administration in Catholic schools after 23 years of dedicated, passionate […]

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Was the Church right about contraception?

A look at ‘Humanae Vitae’ 50 years later         Third in a series on the anniversary Many people sincerely struggle to understand the moral difference between contraception […]

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Around the Diocese: June 10, 2018

Bishop Luers High School recognized for AP course success FORT WAYNE — Bishop Luers High School in Fort Wayne has been recognized by the Indiana Department of Education and The […]