Diocese
Faithful act to ‘stand up straight and strive to be saints’
Stories of hope and help, service and support — examples of living as Christ to others in new and meaningful ways — are already marking the spiritual life of the […]
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Masses suspended across diocese
Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, I write to encourage you, in the words of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, […]
Diocese
Catechist shares the joy he experienced at initiation
The introduction to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults says that those who desire initiation “see the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the […]
Diocese
Conference explores how laity can help heal the Church after crisis
A March 4-6 conference at the University of Notre Dame focused on how lay people in the Catholic Church can help address the clergy sexual abuse crisis. It was the […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: March 15, 2020
Parish mission planned for Immaculate Conception LAOTTO — A parish mission is planned for Immaculate Conception Parish, 7046 E 400 S., starting Sunday, March 15, at 7 p.m. The theme […]
Diocese
Around the Diocese: March 8, 2020
Saint Mary’s College announces commencement speaker NOTRE DAME — The board of trustees of Saint Mary’s College announced Feb. 26 that scholar, teacher and advocate for children and literacy Dr. […]
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Former Catholic Relief Services CEO believes businesses can lead change for good
Former Catholic Relief Services CEO Carolyn Yauyan Woo believes businesses can lead positive change in their community and world, but their impact depends on the values and morals of the […]
Diocese
‘Let’s listen in our hearts to Jesus saying … ‘Arise!’
High school students from across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered at Bishop Luers High School, Fort Wayne, for a stateside World Youth Day conference Feb. 21-23. Throughout the […]
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Marian High School pastoral visit — ‘Have you accepted Mary as your personal mother?’
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades celebrated a Mass honoring Our Lady of Lourdes with the students and faculty of Marian High School on Feb. 18. Our Lady of Lourdes is the […]
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Bishop to Holy Cross students: Show kindness to others
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades issued a challenge to Holy Cross grade school students in South Bend during a pastoral visit Jan. 31, which corresponded with the close of Catholic Schools […]
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You Can Lend a Hand luncheons honor Catholic schoolteachers
A complete list of all award winners can be found here. Click here for more photos from the events.
Diocese
Teacher’s journey to a Catholic classroom guided by the Holy Spirit
There was no specific incident that sparked Luz Hernandez’s desire to become a teacher. It was simply something she had always known she wanted to do. Being a teacher is […]