Obituaries
Rest in Peace: July 28, 2024
Arcola Thomas Junk, 77, St. Patrick Fort Wayne Denis Ellis, 90, St. Charles Borromeo Benjamin Johnston, 85, St. Charles Borromeo Phillip Shirmeyer, 77, St. Charles Borromeo Sandra Shirmeyer, 70, St. […]
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Experiencing Beauty of the Eucharistic Congress as a Family
As Lucas Oil Stadium swelled with music and everyone in the stands rose to their feet, hundreds of individuals emerged from the tunnel and made their way into the stadium […]
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On Pilgrimage, a Realization that Grace is Everywhere
Praised be Jesus Christ! What a tiring, intense, but beautiful journey it has been! From the headwaters of the Mississippi River to downtown Indianapolis, I was able to travel with […]
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Gathering of Diocesan Pilgrims Draws Hundreds at Congress
Bishop Rhoades invited the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to join him and staff members from the Secretariat for Communications, Today’s Catholic, and Our Sunday Visitor for […]
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Bishop Rhoades: Polarization Threatens Religious Liberty, but Commitment to Truth Is the Antidote
By Jonathan Liedl Religious liberty is often described as America’s “first freedom.” But according to the leader of the U.S. bishops’ committee on that issue, it’s also increasingly threatened in […]
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What’s Next for the National Eucharistic Revival?
Another National Pilgrimage Will Begin in Indianapolis Next Spring, and the 11th Eucharistic Congress Is Already Being Planned INDIANAPOLIS – A Eucharistic pilgrimage from Indianapolis to Los Angeles is being […]
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Local Authors Collaborate to Share Stories of Blessed Solanus Casey
In April, Lambing Press published “Memorable Graces: Testimonies, Memories, Anecdotes, and Favors Granted Through the Intercession of Blessed Father Solanus Casey, O.F.M. Cap.” The 93-page book was written, compiled, and […]
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Theology on Tap Summer Series Begins with Talk on Sorrow, Joy
On Tuesday, July 9, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend held its first Theology on Tap of the summer series in Fort Wayne at the Cougar Den on the campus […]
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Carrying Forward the Joy of the Eucharistic Congress
If I had to use one word to describe my experience of the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, I would say “joy.” Throughout the five days of the congress, this joy […]
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Local Pilgrims Share Stories of Celebrating Our Eucharistic Lord in Indianapolis
Perched atop the steps of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument in the heart of downtown Indianapolis, with the city’s iconic limestone landmark stretching toward heaven behind them, Father Mark Hellinger […]
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Priest Assignment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment, effective July 15, 2024: Reverend Edward Brodsky, FSSP, to Parochial Vicar, Sacred Heart Parish, […]
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Weekly Schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Wednesday, July 17, to Sunday, July 21 – National Eucharistic Congress, Indianapolis Friday, July 19: 4 p.m. – Reception with Delegates from Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend at OSV Booth, […]