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Priest appointments, assignments

The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne- South Bend, has made the following priest appointments, effective June 23, 2015: • Reverend William Meininger to Parochial Vicar, Saint […]

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St. John the Evangelist celebrates 175th anniversary

By Denise Federow More photos are available in the photo gallery here. GOSHEN — With trumpets resounding to accompany the choir and the Knights of Columbus in full regalia, St. […]

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A Haven for Healing — post-abortion healing outreach

By Cindy Robertson Come to the waters It’s January — the anniversary of Roe v. Wade. It’s October — Respect Life month. A woman privately asks her pastor if he […]

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Multi-talented woman grounded in God

GARRETT — Diane Ort is an unassuming, soft-spoken wife, and mother of three — ages 16, 14 and 12. She is also a songwriter, musician and certified public accountant. Recently, […]

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Year of Consecrated Life celebrated

By Ann Carey Click here for photos from the Vespers Service. NOTRE DAME — Scores of men and women who are members of religious orders serving in the Diocese of […]

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South Bend Mass celebrates 150th anniversary of the city

By Tim Johnson SOUTH BEND — The faith-filled 150-year history of South Bend was celebrated at a Mass May 31 at Saint Joseph High School. Originally planned as an outdoor […]

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Tis the season to celebrate our jubilarians

Click here for our special section highlighting our priests and their special jubilee years of service. Photos from area celebrations will be posted here as they come in.  

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Rite of admission to candidacy for holy orders

Seminarian Spenser St. Louis publically declared his intention to pursue Holy Orders and was officially accepted as a candidate for ordination during the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy […]

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Dwenger rugby team crowned Division 1 junior varsity state champions

By Michelle Castleman FORT WAYNE — The Bishop Dwenger rugby team was crowned the 2015 Division 1 junior varsity state champions at the Moose Rugby Grounds in Elkhart by defeating […]

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USCCB plans fourth annual Fortnight for Freedom with events nationwide

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will conclude the Fortnight for Freedom with the celebration of Mass on Saturday, July 4, at 9 a.m. at Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. […]

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Priest, deacon assignments

Priest assignments The Most Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following priest appointments, effective June 23, 2015: • Reverend Andrew Budzinski to Pastor of Saint […]

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Ordination to the Priesthood

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will ordain to the Priesthood Deacons Royce Gregerson, Bill Meininger, Matt Soberlaski and Jonathan Norton at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1122 S. Clinton St. […]