Bishop
Bishop Rhoades Confirms 14 at St. Mary in Bristol
After spending some time testing their knowledge on the gifts and the fruits of the Holy Spirit during his homily, Bishop Rhoades placed the seal of the Sacrament of Confirmation […]
Parish Archive
Bishop
Bishop Visits St. Adalbert School
History, Hispanic Culture Sets South Bend Grade School Apart Though Jenni Crain wasn’t expecting her 4-year-old daughter to be able to answer the question, “Who’s coming to our school this […]
Diocese
Gift Giving Ideas: A Language of Love During Advent Preparations
Find Quality Catholic Items for All on Your Christmas Shopping List As we eagerly prepare ourselves for the coming of the Lord, we also excitedly shop for gifts for family […]
Diocese
Priests, Seminarians Prepare for 10th Chapter of Cupertino Classic
What began in 2014 as a friendly game of basketball to build fraternity among clergy has developed into a decade of dazzling the diocese with dribbles, drives, and defense. The […]
Bishop
Around the Diocese: November 17, 2024
Ahead of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) November 2024 Plenary Assembly in Baltimore, Bishop Rhoades spent time on Saturday, November 9, helping with video projects being done […]
Local
Newly Aquired Statue of St. Anthony of Padua Blessed in Angola
On Sunday, November 3, Bishop Rhoades visited St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Angola to celebrate a Mass marking the 100th anniversary of the first Mass in Steuben County. […]
Diocese
Father Adam Schmitt Passes Away at Age 92
Father Adam D. Schmitt, 92, passed away on Monday, November 4, at Saint Anne Communities Randallia Place. Father Schmitt was born on December 22, 1931, in Fort Wayne, the son […]
Diocese
The Power of Music as Prayer
Catholics Share How Sacred Music Can Lead Us to God In our culture today, we are surrounded by nearly unceasing noise – cellphones ringing, notifications chirping, podcasts playing, TikTok songs […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: November 10, 2024
Local Choir Members Join Mass, Procession in Toledo As the 40 Days for Life campaign continues throughout the country during this time of Eucharistic Revival, the Diocese of Toledo recently […]
Diocese
Catholic Veteran Recalls Service: ‘It Was Faith that Held Us Together’
Carl Beckstedt was left speechless during his emotional first visit to the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C. It was a bittersweet moment for the Vietnam Veteran to recognize friends […]
Diocese
Event at St. Jude Raises Awareness of Human Trafficking
“Think back to when you were coming of age,” Cameron Shackelford told the crowd. “You were trying to figure out who you were and, in many situations, wanted to feel […]
Diocese
Red Mass Calls Holy Spirit to Guide Lawyers, Civil Servants
Twice a year in October – once in Fort Wayne and once in South Bend – a special Mass is held to ask for the Holy Spirit to guide in […]