Diocese
Explore the Saints and Shrines of France
Life is a journey, but for Christians this is not just an ordinary journey, it’s a pilgrimage. Author Matthew Kelly defines a pilgrimage as “a sacred journey undertaken for a […]
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Jesus’ Last Words: Palm Sunday at St. Matthew Cathedral
Bishop Rhoades celebrated Palm Sunday Mass at St. Matthew Cathedral in South Bend this year. The procession was held before the 11 a.m. Mass on Sunday, April 13, and it […]
Diocese
Immigration Brings Communities Together in South Bend
On Sunday, March 23, guests from St. Adalbert Parish and St. Casimir Parish in South Bend were invited to Mass at St. Augustine Parish followed by an hourlong panel discussion […]
Diocese
Corazón Puro Leads Missionary Formation Conference
In a world thirsting for authentic love, only those who are luchando por un corazón puro – “fighting for a pure heart” – will find it. This theme is being […]
Bishop
Service, Faith at the Heart of St. Mary School in Avilla
“Now, who is God’s mother?” Bishop Rhoades asked the kindergarten and first-grade students. Hands were collectively raised, eager to shout, “Mary!” On Wednesday, April 2, Bishop Rhoades traveled to St. […]
Diocese
‘The Only Answer to Suffering’ is Christ
As Holy Week Nears, Local Doctor Shares Why Christ’s Wounds Matter Today In January of 2021, Our Sunday Visitor published a book written by Dr. Thomas McGovern entitled, “What Christ […]
Diocese
‘There Is Hope’ amid Mental Illness
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Hosts Mental Health Awareness Night “Sometimes, those who suffer or have suffered from mental illness have trouble with trusting,” said Kerry Cervoni, a leader of the […]
Bishop
‘We Are All Brothers and Sisters in the Human Family’
Bishop Rhoades Visits Retreat for CRS Clubs at Diocesan High Schools Thanks to the initiative of Saint Joseph High School student Nick Nguyen, members of Catholic Relief Services clubs at […]
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Catholic Educators Honored in South Bend
Quality Dining Hosts First of Two You Can Lend a Hand Luncheons Hundreds of people gathered for a special luncheon and awards ceremony at the Century Center in South Bend […]
Bishop
St. Stanislaus Community Marks 125-Year Anniversary
“It was on this day, 125 years ago, that the first Mass was celebrated in St. Stanislaus,” Bishop Rhoades preached to the overflowing church in South Bend on Tuesday, March […]
Diocese
Moms’ Group in Goshen Hosts Baby Shower for Mary
The Moms’ Group at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Goshen hosted its fifth annual baby shower for Mary on Saturday, March 22. Theresa Gerwels, a parishioner and co-coordinator […]
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Most Precious Blood Is ‘the Place to Be’
Bishop Rhoades Makes Pastoral Visit to Fort Wayne Grade School “He’ll never guess what it is,” a little girl said as she watched Bishop Rhoades unbox his gift from the […]