Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades's Posts
Good Friday — St. Matthew Cathedral
Saint John’s account of the Passion of Our Lord began in the garden of Gethsemane. There Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by a band of soldiers. There Saint… Read More
Holy Thursday – Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
At the wedding feast of Cana, Jesus said to His Mother: “My hour has not yet come.” On Holy Thursday evening, the hour of Jesus has come. It is the… Read More
Chrism Mass
“To Him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His Blood, who has made us into a Kingdom, priests for His God and Father, to Him… Read More
Prayer in Memory of the Martyrs
Palm Sunday, St. Matthew Cathedral The martyrs are champions of the faith who teach us the incredible capacity we have from the Holy Spirit to love God and our neighbor… Read More
Palm Sunday at St. Matthew Cathedral, South Bend
It is good to be with you today, Palm Sunday, here at Saint Matthew’s Cathedral, to begin Holy Week together. I look forward to being here again this evening for… Read More
Dedication of St. Pius X Church, Granger
During this season of Lent, catechumens here and around the world are completing their final preparations to receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil, when they will be washed in… Read More
Lent: A penitential mobilization
The following is the text of the homily of Bishop Rhoades on Ash Wednesday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Fort Wayne, a Lenten message for the whole… Read More
Priest appointments
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments. Reverend David Violi to Parochial Vicar of Holy Family and St. John the Baptist… Read More
Prayer in the morning, at night and at meals
The following is an excerpt from a talk given by Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades on Feb. 7 at St. Louis Besancon Parish. A central component of living as a disciple… Read More
Priest appointment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment. Reverend Charles Ebelebe to Parochial Vicar of Saint John the Baptist Parish, New Haven,… Read More
Statement of Bishop Rhoades on Executive Order on Refugees
Statement of Bishop Rhoades on Executive Order on Refugees The Church stands firm in its commitment to the defense of the life and dignity of the human person and to… Read More
Priest appointment
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments. Reverend James Bromwich to Priest Chaplain, Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne, with residence… Read More