About Us

Founded by Pope Pius IX in 1857, the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend spans 14 counties in Northern Indiana and is under the leadership of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades.

Our Bishop

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades was installed as the 9th bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend on January 13, 2010.

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Our Parishes

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend contains 81 parishes, two chapels, and four oratories across fourteen counties in northern Indiana.

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Our Schools

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has 43 schools, including four high-schools.

our schools

5,792

Square Miles

14

Counties

147,996

Registered Catholics

2,628,320

Total Population

87

Diocesan Priests

16

Priests serving in our diocese from other dioceses or congregations

22

Permanent Deacons