Diocese
The Joy of Being a Eucharistic People
The following homily was delivered by Franciscans of Mary Father Osman Ramos, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua in Angola, on Friday, November 7, during a Mass marking the opening […]
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Rest in Peace: November 9, 2025
Auburn John Jernigan, 78, Immaculate Conception Bristol Thomas Szerencse, 75, St. Mary of the Annunciation Fort Wayne James Allgeier, 85, St. Jude Rita Landstoffer, 93, St. Jude Franklin Bandor, 97, […]
Bishop
Christ the King Celebrates 45 Newly Confirmed Catholics
Emilia Appleton stood among 44 of her classmates, all with heads bowed and ready to receive the blessing from Bishop Rhoades and be fully initiated into the Church on Sunday, […]
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Marian Counselors Offer Safe, Supportive Environment
From helping students prepare for college to personal counseling, the faculty and staff at Marian High School in Mishawaka strive to create kind, dependable, and respectful students. Within the counseling […]
Diocese
Conference Highlights Help for Expectant Parents
Babies who are diagnosed prenatally with a brain anomaly were the subject of a national conference at the University of Notre Dame on Saturday, October 25, that attracted medical personnel, […]
Bishop
Physical, Spiritual Healing Are Key Missions at St. Joseph Medical Center
It was fitting for the Gospel reading to come from the Book of St. Luke when Bishop Rhoades visited St. Joseph Mishawaka Medical Center on All Saints’ Day. With St. […]
Diocese
‘Día de Muertos’ Brings Community Together
Chants of “Viva la Cristo Rey! Viva Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe!” accompanied the rhythmic power and strumming of the violin, and the slow booming of the drum filled the streets […]
Bishop
Catholic Leaders Mark ‘Nostra Aetate’ Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. (OSV News) – Influential religious leaders reminded Catholics of their responsibility to combat antisemitism while celebrating the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, a transformative Church document in Catholic-Jewish relations, in […]
Diocese
Fatima House Residents Serve the Diocese and Beyond
On the edge of St. Mary’s Lake on the University of Notre Dame lies Our Lady of Fatima House, where a group of Holy Cross religious men live. Contrary to […]
Bishop
Jubilee Mass in Huntington Inspires Renewal of Faith
A congregation from parishes across the southern portion of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered on Wednesday, October 29, at SS. Peter and Paul Parish in Huntington for a […]
Diocese
Local Charity Groups Ready to Feed the Hungry
According to officials with Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, more than 105,000 families within diocesan boundaries received food benefits through the federal government’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance […]
Diocese
St. Augustine Parish Marks ‘A Season of Saints’
Community members and guests of St. Augustine Parish in South Bend marked All Saints’ Day with a joyous celebration that also noted the beginning of National Black Catholic History Month […]