Parish
Father Paul McCarthy Dies at 73
Father Paul McCarthy passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 10, at Covenant Healthcare Cooper in Saginaw, Michigan, at the age of 73. Father McCarthy was born in South Bend on […]
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Diocese
Oratory of St. Carlo Acutis Opens in Angola
Years ago, before the COVID-19 pandemic changed things, the clergy and parishioners of St. Anthony of Padua in Angola held daily Mass in a small chapel with an entrance at […]
Bishop
On All Souls’ Day, ‘We Pray with Hope’ for the Dead
Within the liturgical week, Sundays allow the Catholic faithful to experience anew the joy of Christ’s resurrection and His triumph over sin and death. However, this year, as November 2 […]
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 […]
Local
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, […]
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
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 […]
Bishop
Nine Sisters of St. Francis Celebrate Milestones
It was a special day for several of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. At the order’s Mishawaka motherhouse on Saturday, October 11, these sisters, referred to as […]
Bishop
Bishop Shares Mission of Diocesan Synod at Moreau Seminary
“How are we living out the parable of the good Samaritan?” This was the question posed by Bishop Rhoades during a recent visit with the men in formation at the […]
Diocese
Ministers Equipped with ‘Strength of the Sacraments’
From Thursday, October 9, to Saturday, October 11, ecclesial ministers from the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend spent time in rest and rejuvenation with the Lord at Lindenwood Retreat Center […]
Bishop
Couples Celebrate Milestone Anniversaries in Fort Wayne
At the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, dozens of couples joined hands in prayer as Bishop Rhoades celebrated Mass to honor their milestone anniversaries. The couples who […]