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Faithful Gather to Honor Blessed Mother and All Mothers at Catholic Cemetery

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s first apparition at Fatima, Portugal, occurred on May 13, 1917. On this day, the Mother of God appeared to three shepherd children, imploring them to love […]

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St. Joseph Hessen Cassel Teacher Retires After 45 Years

Carol Sarasien always knew that she wanted to teach. In 1978, that vocational dream became a reality at St. Joseph School in Hessen Cassel. “I always wanted to be a […]

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Finding Peace During a Difficult Time

Mother’s Day can be an incredibly difficult day for women with the inability to conceive a child. The day can be isolating with a roller coaster of emotions. While being […]

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A Taste of Heaven in a Eucharistic Concert in Granger

On Sunday, April 23, more than 200 faithful sat at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger nearly stunned by the “Eucharistic Revival and Easter Sacred Music Concert” performed by […]

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Queen of Angels Parish Sets Record with 17 Baptisms at Easter Vigil

The Blessed Virgin Mary’s miraculous apparitions throughout history have often been to young children, teaching about the depths of God’s love and imploring them to pray for the salvation of […]

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Bishop Confirms 52 at Cathedral in Fort Wayne

“You are called to be saints!” With great enthusiasm, Bishop Rhoades implored a message of authentic Christian discipleship to 52 Confirmation candidates from the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Queen […]

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Catholic Educators Gather to Honor Excellence

The following message was delivered by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades during the You Can Lend A Hand Luncheon on Thursday, Apr. 13, at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Fort […]

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Fifteen Received Into the Church at Cathedral Vigil in Fort Wayne

Bishop Rhoades baptized several elect and received candidates into full communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on […]

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Why Do We Call It Good Friday?

“I sometimes get asked why we call this day of Christ’s death Good Friday since it is the day of our Lord’s horrible crucifixion. I usually answer with the words […]

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The Sacred Paschal Triduum Begins

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne was filled with the faithful in celebration of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 6. During his homily, Bishop Rhoades […]

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Blessing of Holy Oils and Priestly Vows Renewed at Chrism Masses

On Monday, April 3, and Tuesday, April 4, the priests of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in South Bend and the Cathedral […]

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Palm Sunday Events Around the Diocese

Living Stations Performed at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Wayne began Holy Week on Sunday, Apr. 2, Palm Sunday, with the Living Stations […]