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Mass Planned to Commemorate the 10-Year Anniversary of the Death of Bishop John M. D’Arcy

On Feb. 3, 2023, a special Mass will be celebrated at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne in honor of the 10-year anniversary of the passing of […]

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Tour of the Relics of Blessed Carlo Acutis and St. Manuel González García Part of Eucharistic Revival

From Feb. 8 to Feb. 14, 2023, during this Eucharistic Revival, you are invited to visit one of many locations across the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend to venerate the […]

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South Bend March Brings Personal Testimony and More Than 600 Participants

An overflow crowd filled the Knights of Columbus Hall for the preliminary presentation of the 50th anniversary of Right to Life Marches. Father Ryan Pietrocarlo, CSC, Pastor of St. Adalbert […]

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Another Look at Abortion

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) provides educational resources about abortion and pro-life in the Catholic Church. The following information provides a basic overview which summarizes key points […]

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Resources for Life Awareness

Walking with Moms in Need This is an ongoing initiative where Catholic parishes and communities “walk in the shoes” of local pregnant and parenting women in need. Visit walkingwithmomsfwsb.com Miriam’s […]

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Eucharistic Formation Days Increase Hunger for Christ

One of the elements of the on-going Eucharistic Revival is becoming more deeply educated about the truths of this life-giving mystery at the heart of the Church. Bishop Kevin C. […]

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Historic St. Peter Catholic Church Still Vibrant After 150 Years

The towering slate-colored steeple of St. Peter Parish seems to rise majestically from the inner-city neighborhood where it’s located — a neighborhood that has known its share of struggle. Crossing […]

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Young Men Encounter Vocations at Andrew Dinner

Young men seeking information about seminary life were given the opportunity to spend an evening with several diocesan priests and seminarians on Tuesday, Jan. 3, in Fort Wayne, and on […]

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Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades Ordains 18 New Deacons to the Diocese

A glorious day!  More than 1,300 people witnessed the ordination of 18 new deacons to the diocese on Saturday, Jan. 7 at St. Pius X Church in Granger. There were […]

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Windows at Oratory of St. Mary Magdelene Designed and Set to Spark Sacred Conversation

Ancient wisdom says the eyes are a window to the soul. In the case of the Oratory of St. Mary Magdalene, located on the campus of Fort Wayne’s St. Vincent […]

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A Look Back as We Look to the Future

Just Some of the Stories That Made an Impact in 2022 In response to the Feb. 24 Russian invasion of Ukraine, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades joined other bishops in consecrating […]

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Seminarians Outlast Priests in Eighth Cupertino Classic

As the final seconds ticked off the clock and both sides embraced at midcourt, two things were abundantly clear: we are blessed beyond measure to have our parish priests, and […]