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Revive!

Earlier this month, hundreds gathered to encounter our Eucharistic God who longs so deeply for each one of us to open our hearts and say yes to the gift of […]

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A Taste of Heaven in a Eucharistic Concert in Granger

On Sunday, April 23, more than 200 faithful sat at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Granger nearly stunned by the “Eucharistic Revival and Easter Sacred Music Concert” performed by […]

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Catholic Education, Evangelization Focus of Bishop’s Sharathon Hour

Catholic education, communications, and memorable stories were the focus of an hour of Redeemer Radio’s Spring “Sharathon” on Thursday, April 20, when Bishop Rhoades visited the station. Zachary Coyle, Principal […]

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What Is Catholic in Recovery, and What Might a Catholic “In Recovery” Look Like?

By Cathy M. As a Catholic, have you ever wondered what it might be like in purgatory? I might envision it as a period where time stands still and God […]

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Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration Host Event for Newly Written Book

On Saturday, April 15, the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration hosted a book launch event at Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore at the University of Notre Dame to promote […]

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Fifteen Received Into the Church at Cathedral Vigil in Fort Wayne

Bishop Rhoades baptized several elect and received candidates into full communion with the Catholic Church during the Easter Vigil at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne on […]

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Why Do We Call It Good Friday?

“I sometimes get asked why we call this day of Christ’s death Good Friday since it is the day of our Lord’s horrible crucifixion. I usually answer with the words […]

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The Sacred Paschal Triduum Begins

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne was filled with the faithful in celebration of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, April 6. During his homily, Bishop Rhoades […]

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‘You Sing, and The Holy Spirit Does the Rest’

Fort Wayne-South Bend Deacon to Chant Easter Proclamation at St. Peter’s Basilica By Gina Christian (OSV News) — As a kid, 29-year-old Deacon Zane Langenbrunner loved to sing in church. […]

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Blessing of Holy Oils and Priestly Vows Renewed at Chrism Masses

On Monday, April 3, and Tuesday, April 4, the priests of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend gathered at the Cathedral of St. Matthew in South Bend and the Cathedral […]

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Bishop Blesses Motels4Now which Houses the Chronically Homeless in the South Bend Area

SOUTH BEND — Motels4Now is a housing-first program in South Bend that was created in August of 2020 that houses the chronically homeless in dignity and helps people move into […]

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Palm Sunday Events Around the Diocese

Living Stations Performed at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish in Fort Wayne began Holy Week on Sunday, Apr. 2, Palm Sunday, with the Living Stations […]