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Seven Sisters Apostolate ‘Attends to Needs of Priests’
At parishes throughout the diocese, it only takes seven women to kickstart a powerful devotion for the good of their parish priest. These women are then members of the Seven […]
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‘The Focus is Mission’: Bishop Convokes Synod at St. Matthew Cathedral
The first synod in the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend in 100 years has officially begun. On Sunday, September 14, parishes throughout the diocese watched a video of Bishop Rhoades […]
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Synod 2026: Spreading the Fire of God’s Love
Bishop Set to Open First Diocesan Synod in 100 Years After spending consecutive Octobers in Rome serving as one of five delegates elected by the United States Conference of Catholic […]
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Hundreds Gather for Rosary Rally at Notre Dame
Under a bright, sunny sky adorned with billowing clouds, hundreds gathered at the University of Notre Dame on Sunday, September 7. The crisp air was filled with smiles, prayers, and […]
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Leadership at Diocesan Museum Changes Hands
The recent leadership transition at the Diocesan Museum was like changing the places of two items in one of the museum’s exhibit cases. Effective September 1, museum director Kathy Imler […]
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Bishop Celebrates Jubilee Mass at St. Michael in Plymouth
Young boys and girls stood on their tip toes, gazing over the crowd, to see Bishop Rhoades and several other priests process into St. Michael Catholic Church in Plymouth on […]
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‘We Really Need Hope Right Now’
Bishop Celebrates Jubilee Year Mass at St. Pius X Parish Trumpets blared as Bishop Rhoades entered St. Pius X Church in Granger on Thursday, August 21, in celebration of the […]
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‘God is Truly Faithful’: Victory Noll Sister Marks Golden Jubilee
“I see this jubilee as one of great gratitude for God’s faithfulness in my life,” said Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sister Mary Jo Nelson, who celebrated 50 years as […]
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‘A Gentle Invitation’: Two Profess Final Vows with Franciscan Sisters
“What if this was your life with my Son?” This question was the “gentle invitation” from the Blessed Virgin Mary that one young woman, now Sister Mary Amata, heard while […]
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Priests Gather to Celebrate Memorial of St. John Vianney, Patron of Parish Priests
On Monday, August 4, dozens of priests of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend joined together with the St. Charles Borromeo Parish community in Fort Wayne for an evening of […]
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Diocese ‘Promises to Protect, Pledges to Heal’ Regarding Abuse
Throughout the past 25 years, a crisis in the Church has come to light that has wounded the entire Body of Christ, especially all who have been victims of abuse […]
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‘Father Tolton Is the Man for This Season’
Praying for the Canonization of America’s First Black Priest On Monday, July 7, more than 70 people from around the nation gathered at St. Augustine Catholic Church in South Bend […]