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Catechumens, candidates celebrate their journey into the Catholic faith

The Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion of catechumens and candidates, respectively, was celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne, on Feb. 18, where the […]

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God’s mercy is waiting

On Wednesday, Feb. 28 from 6-8 p.m., every parish in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will offer confessions. God’s mercy is abundant and available to all. The Light is […]

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Sacraments, science and art: Bishop visits Marian High School

It was an early Wednesday morning at Marian High School in Mishawaka, and a handful of students and faculty could be found pacing the lobby at the school’s front entrance. […]

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Priest appointments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments: Reverend Robert Garrow, to Pastor of St. Anthony de Padua Parish, South Bend, effective […]

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Protect the poor and vulnerable by opposing predatory payday loans

The following is a statement signed by the Catholic bishops of Indiana and other faith leaders in Indiana. We oppose Indiana House Bill 1319, which opens doors for lending practices […]

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‘The Light is ON for you’ Feb. 28 at all parishes

FORT WAYNE — The Lord is waiting to embrace those who seek reconciliation with Him, which is why a special invitation is extended for everyone to take advantage of “The […]

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Bill to expand IVF eggs source across state lines clears House

INDIANAPOLIS – A bill to expand the source of eggs for in vitro fertilization cleared the House by a vote of 88-8, Jan. 23, and moves to the Senate. The […]

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Around the Diocese: February 18, 2018

University of Saint Francis Spring Lecture Series  announced FORT WAYNE — The speakers and topics for the University of Saint Francis Philosophy/Theology Spring Lecture Series have been announced by the […]

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Objections raised over Notre Dame’s new change on contraceptive coverage

SOUTH BEND (CNS) — An Indiana bishop said he supports the University of Notre Dame’s Feb. 7 decision to stop coverage of abortion-inducing drugs and add natural family planning services […]

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Rekindle the Fire set to spark male spirituality

“The glory of God is man fully alive.” While that quote from the second-century Father of the Church, St. Irenaeus, can be understood to apply to both sexes, the upcoming […]

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Weekly schedule for Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades

(Updated Thursday, Feb. 22) Sunday, February 18: 9 a.m. — Mass at St. Patrick Church, Fort Wayne Sunday, February 18: 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, […]

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Looking back: Jones family joins the Catholic Church

Gabriel Jones began asking to receive the sacraments of initiation after his fifth-grade classmates became altar servers. He and his younger sister, Katherine, were enrolled in a parish school, but […]