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Retreat Offers Deacons an Invitation to Pilgrimage, Love

By Deacon Mel Tardy In a joyful homily to permanent deacons at the closing Mass of their three-day annual retreat, Bishop Rhoades said that “the word of God invites us […]

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On Thanksgiving, St. Mary Volunteers Serve ‘Members of the Family’

“Then the king will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. […]

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Father Philip DeVolder, a Retired Priest of the Diocese, Passes Away

Father Philip “Phil” DeVolder of Huntington, formerly the beloved priest serving Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warsaw, passed away on Friday, November 10, at his residence in Huntington at the […]

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From RCIA to OCIA: Explaining the Shift

Currently, in parishes across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, classes are underway to help form men and women interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith – or, perhaps, […]

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Around the Diocese: November 26, 2023

Hannah’s House ‘Holiday Happenings’ Celebrates 30 Years SOUTH BEND – Devoted to empowering disadvantaged pregnant women on their path toward life transformation, Hannah’s House in South Bend will host its […]

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Bishop Rhoades Celebrates Mass for School Principals

Bishop Rhoades joined Catholic school principals from across the diocese to celebrate Mass with them at St. Martin de Porres Church in Syracuse on Wednesday, November 8. “I’m so glad […]

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Day, Weekend Passes Available for Eucharistic Congress

BALTIMORE (OSV News) – Attendees of the National Eucharistic Congress, which will be held July 17-21 in Indianapolis, now have the option of purchasing single-day and weekend passes in order to […]

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Prepare for Christ’s Birth with ‘Nativity Nights’ in Decatur

As the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend prepare their hearts for the gift delivered on a silent night in a stable, visitors and parishioners of St. Mary […]

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Homemade With Love for the Holidays

Thanksgiving is not only about giving thanks to God for all we have and all He does for us; it is also a time we spend with family enjoying food […]

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Bishop Celebrates Confirmation at St. Jude in South Bend

St. Jude Parish in South Bend has had a busy fall as the community recently celebrated its 75th anniversary and hosted a relic of St. Jude from Rome. What better […]

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Honoring Health Care Heroes: St. Gianna Molla Statue Unveiled at St. Jude

In a heartwarming display of generosity and community spirit, St. Jude Parish in Fort Wayne in late October unveiled a statue of St. Gianna Beretta Molla, patron saint of mothers, […]

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Local Composer Premieres ‘Book of Psalms’ at St. Monica

When Professor Jorge Muñiz was up for sabbatical, he knew he wanted to spend the time working on a project that had been in the back of his mind for […]