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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 […]

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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 […]

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St. Thomas More Society Hosts Red Mass in South Bend

On Tuesday, October 7, Bishop Rhoades presided at the University of Notre Dame’s annual Red Mass, a special votive Mass that asks God’s guidance for those who work in politics […]

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Bishop Challenges Faithful to Become ‘Witnesses of Hope’

The joy of the universal Church was on full display in southwest Fort Wayne on Wednesday, October 8, when Bishop Rhoades made a stop on the Jubilee Year of Hope […]

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‘A Love that Must Stand in Defiance of Fear’

As the world collectively exhales a sigh of relief as a ceasefire agreement has been reached in the war in Gaza, the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend […]

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Mighty Missionaries

“Does anyone know what the word mission means?” Alixandra Holden asked the students during her visit to St. Joseph Catholic School in Garrett. Several eager hands shot up, and while […]

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Blessed Sacrament Parish Marks 150 Years of Faith in Albion

Blessed Sacrament Parish celebrated a milestone on Saturday, September 27, marking 150 years of faith, service, and community in Albion with a special Mass and festivities to honor its long […]

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‘The Saints Go Marching In’ to the Coliseum for Annual All-Schools Mass

On Monday, September 29, Bishop Rhoades was surrounded by saints as he celebrated Mass. It wasn’t saints in heaven, but hundreds of Catholic school students dressed as the saint of […]

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Catholic Charities Provides Mental Health Resources

Throughout the past decade, Americans have experienced a crisis like never before: a record number of people, particularly youth, are suffering from depression, anxiety, and isolation. And with mental health […]

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Saint Joseph Students Make Pilgrimage to Fort Wayne

On Friday, September 19, students from Saint Joseph High School in South Bend packed their bags, hopped on the bus, and traveled to the “City of Churches” to tour the […]

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Couples Come to St. Matthew Cathedral for Anniversary Mass

Patience, forgiveness, and a lot of prayer. These are the things that have helped Ronald and Susan Peterson through the last 60 years of marriage. Sitting nestled in a pew […]

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‘The Heartbeat of the Congregation Is Hope’

Holy Cross Sisters Honor Their Patroness, Our Lady of Sorrows In the Church of Loretto attached to the motherhouse of the Sisters of Holy Cross in South Bend is a […]