Diocese
Mercy of Christ and love of Mary draws crowd to St. Pius X
“What time is it? Now is the time of Mercy!” This was the enthusiastic message of Father Michael Gaitley, MIC, during his weekend retreat at St. Pius X Parish on […]
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Bishop
Spring confirmation Mass schedule
The following is a schedule of the spring Masses at which Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades will confer the sacrament of confirmation. Bulleted parishes are included with the parish above on […]
Diocese
Widmer recalls blessings from pope, principles and profits at Servus Omnium
A former Swiss Guard who served and learned from Pope St. John Paul II delivered the 2019 Servus Omnium Lecture at the University of Saint Francis on March 5. Andreas […]
Bishop
Catechumens, candidates presented to bishop at Rite of Election
On Sunday, March 10, at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend, catechumens began the final step of conversion to the Catholic faith, and candidates — those who have already been baptized […]
Bishop
Weekly schedule of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades
Sunday, March 10: 9:30 a.m. — Mass, St. Casimir Church, South Bend Sunday, March 10: 2 p.m. — Rite of Election, St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend Monday, March 11: 1 p.m. […]
Obituaries
Rest in Peace: March 10, 2019
Angola Melanie Sutter, 63, St. Anthony of Padua Mary A. Young, 76, St. Anthony of Padua Fort Wayne David Hecke, 66, Most Precious Blood Catherine Justice, 94, St. Vincent de […]
Diocese
Payday loan votes ‘potentially devastating’ for most vulnerable
Conference and other advocates for the poor vow to keep up their fight following two recent votes in the Indiana Senate that in effect would dramatically expand predatory lending in […]
Bishop
Bishop welcomes Catholic-Lutheran dialogue during musical performance at Notre Dame
Surrounded by the divine in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart and aided by superior acoustics and an attentive audience, the National Lutheran Choir performed on Thursday evening, Feb. 28, […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: March 10, 2019
Lenten prayer and music service planned for April 8 ST. MEINRAD — Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology will present a service of Lenten prayer and music called “Song […]
Bishop
Statement regarding the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
Ash Wednesday 2019 Dear Friends in Christ, It was not only very disappointing, but horrifying, that the U.S. Senate recently failed to pass the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Those […]
Diocese
You Can Lend a Hand luncheons celebrate Catholic Schools
Thirty-seven years of support by Quality Dining, Inc. for Catholic schools has made an immeasurable difference in the lives of students and their families. On Jan. 31 in Fort Wayne […]
Diocese
New employees begin service in diocesan secretariats
FORT WAYNE — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has welcomed three new employees who will assist in the functions of their respective offices. Crystal Serrano-Puebla serves the diocese as […]