Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades's Posts
Heroes to the Jewish people
The following is the talk given by Bishop Rhoades at the Annual Day of Remembrance of the Holocaust, the Yom Hashoah Service, at Congregation Achduth Besholom, Fort Wayne, on April… Read More
Palm Sunday
We began today’s liturgy by commemorating Our Lord’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Like the crowds who welcomed Jesus into the holy city, we carried palm branches. On the first Palm… Read More
Chrism Mass 2014
We can feel the faith and vitality of our diocesan Church as we gather for the Chrism Mass. There is a special closeness we feel as we pray for our… Read More
Chaplain appointed
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has appointed Rev. Timothy O’Connor, CSC, as Catholic Chaplain of Memorial Hospital, South Bend. This appointment was effective March 31, 2014.
Rite of Election, South Bend 2014
Every year, this ceremony, the Rite of Election, fills me with wonder: wonder at the power and beauty of God’s grace! I think about each of you and your unique… Read More
Priest announcement
The Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has granted a leave of absence for health reasons to Father Christopher Smith, pastor of Queen of Angels… Read More
Desiring to be saints
The following homily was given by Bishop Rhoades at the Rekindle the Fire Men’s Conference on February 22nd: God said to Moses to tell the whole Israelite community: Be holy,… Read More
Regarding Father James Seculoff
Subsequent to the publishing of the announcement regarding the receipt of a credible allegation of sexual abuse of a minor involving Fr. James Seculoff, the diocese has received additional allegations.… Read More
Assignments announced
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has made the following assignments effective Oct. 14, 2010:• Rev. Gabriel Msuya, ALCT/OSS appointed parochial vicar, St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Decatur.• Rev. Celso Gomes… Read More
First anniversary of death of Bishop D’Arcy
Bishop Rhoades delivered the following homily at the Memorial Mass for Bishop D’Arcy on February 3rd, 2014, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne. Bishop D’Arcy died one… Read More
50th Anniversary of Bishop Dwenger High School
Third Sunday of the Year – A It is very appropriate that we celebrate this 50thanniversary Mass of Bishop Dwenger High School here in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. … Read More
Priest appointed
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has appointed Father Jan Klimczyk as Administrator of Saint Patrick Parish, Walkerton, effective January 15, 2014.