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Diocesan seminarians instituted as lectors, acolyte
Moving ever closer to the day they will commit the whole of their lives in service to Christ and His Church, eight diocesan seminarians were instituted Aug. 3 in the […]
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‘This is what I seek’
Sisters of St. Francis make perpetual profession of vows In a Spirit-filled Mass at the St. Francis Convent in Mishawaka Aug. 2, two young women professed their perpetual vows as […]
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Indiana bishops release statement on the dispensation from the obligation of Sunday Mass attendance
The Catholic bishops throughout the Province of Indianapolis, which is comprised of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the dioceses of Gary, Evansville, Fort Wayne-South Bend and Lafayette, have extended the […]
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Bishop Rhoades makes statement on several recent Supreme Court decisions
There have been a number of Supreme Court decisions these past several weeks on matters of importance to the Church regarding life, justice, and religious liberty. Sadly, the grave […]
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Chapel blessed and dedicated in Corby Hall
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed and dedicated the new altar of the Holy Spirit Chapel in the rebuilt Corby Hall on July 3. Corby Hall, which sits beside the Basilica […]
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Proving God’s existence
One of man’s deepest and most enduring questions is this: Can the existence of an unseen and mystical God be proven? Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades and Dr. Lewis Pearson, philosophy […]
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A Mother’s Hope receives episcopal blessing
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blessed A Mother’s Hope in Fort Wayne, a home for pregnant women facing homelessness, June 2. The home also provides resources and classes to assist new […]
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Statement on the Death of George Floyd and Nationwide Protests
“I share the following sentiments of my brother U.S. Bishops: “We are broken-hearted, sickened, and outraged to watch another video of an African American man being killed before our very […]
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Bishops say Our Lady of America apparitions were not supernatural
WASHINGTON (CNS) — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, and five other bishops have concluded that alleged apparitions of Our Lady of America — said to have […]
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Public liturgies to resume with restrictions for safety
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, This past Friday, Governor Holcomb issued his “Back on Track” Roadmap to Safely Reopen Indiana. This roadmap is designed to safely open Indiana’s economy, […]
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Bishop invokes protection of Mary and Joseph at All-Schools Mass
Work, a natural part of everyday life, is not something that is often celebrated. But in 1955, workers received recognition when Pope Pius XII instituted the Memorial of St. Joseph […]
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Alleluia, He is risen!
Catholics across the diocese celebrated Holy Week in a new way. Here are some glimpses of livestream and other Masses that were celebrated during the Triduum. Chrism Mass on Holy […]