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Priest Assignments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective April 14, 2026: Reverend Mark Gurtner, to Administrator, St. Aloysius […]
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Bishop Rhoades Addresses ‘Migrant and Refugee Crisis’ at Holy Cross College
A large crowd of students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered in St. Joseph’s Chapel at Holy Cross College on Wednesday, February 18, for the Spring 2026 Mind and […]
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Bishop Rhoades Expresses ‘Strong Opposition’ to Pro-Abortion Appointee at Notre Dame
On Wednesday, February 11, Bishop Rhoades issued a statement in which he strongly urged the University of Notre Dame to rescind its appointment of a pro-abortion professor to lead […]
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Statement of Bishop Rhoades Encouraging Holy Hour for Peace
Bishop Calls for Fidelity to Catholic Teaching on Human Dignity and Immigration January 31, 2026 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In the midst of the turmoil in our […]
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Video message of Pope Leo XIV for World Mission Day 2025
Video message of Pope Leo XIV for World Mission Day 2025 – 19 October 2025 Click here
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Statement of Bishop Rhoades in Aftermath of Shooting in Minneapolis:
“In the wake of the terrible tragedy in Minneapolis, the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church, we stand in prayerful solidarity with the Annunciation Catholic school and parish community. With […]
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Priest Incardination/Assignment
Priest Incardination Reverend Brian Carpenter has been incardinated into the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend effective August 11, 2025. Priest Assignment The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort […]
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Priest Assignments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of clergy: Reverend Jacob Runyon, to Vicar Forane for Vicariate F (Huntington), effective June […]
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Priest Assignment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment of clergy: Reverend Jery Madathiparambil Paul, OSB, to Parochial Vicar, St. Charles Borromeo Parish, […]
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Priest Announcement
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment of clergy: Reverend Edwin Mua Mai, to Chaplain, Memorial Hospital, South Bend, effective June […]
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Priest Assignments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of clergy: Reverend Andrew Barnes, to Parochial Vicar, St. Pius X Parish, Granger, and […]
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Priest Assignments
Priest Retirement Reverend John Delaney, Pastor, St. Jude Parish, South Bend, and Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Lakeville, has been granted retirement, effective June 16, 2025. The Most Reverend Kevin […]