Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades's Posts
Regarding Matthew Lindsay
Last Wednesday evening, September 12, 2012, the Diocese learned that a large number of inappropriate video clips, none involving nudity, were discovered on the computer of Mr. Matthew Lindsay, the… Read More
Vicar forane appointments announced
Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has announced the following vicar forane appointments for a three-year term beginning Sept. 1, 2012: • Rev. Msgr. William Schooler, St. Pius X Parish,… Read More
Moderator appointed
Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has announced the following appointment: • Rev. Joseph Gaughan has been appointed moderator of the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) effective Sept. 6, 2012 while… Read More
Priests appointed
Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades has made the following appointments: • Rev. James Bromwich to Catholic Priest Chaplain at Saint Joseph Hospital, Fort Wayne, effective June 26, 2012. • Rev.… Read More
Priests appointed
Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades has made the following appointments, effective June 26, 2012: • Rev. Dale Bauman from pastor, Saint Francis Xavier Parish, Pierceton, to pastor, Saint Joseph Parish,… Read More
Deacon appointment announced
The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following deacon assignment: • Newly-ordained Deacon Christopher R. Lapp to summer diaconal ministry… Read More
Priest appointment announced
The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment, effective May 9, 2012: • Rev. Peter Dee De to parochial… Read More
Priest assignments announced
The Most Reverend Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has announced the following priest assignments: • Reverend James Bromwich to residence, St. John the Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne, effective May 16, 2012.… Read More
Pastoral Statement
4/26/2012 Given the recent media attention to the lawsuit filed against the Diocese and one of its diocesan elementary schools, Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades would like to issue the following… Read More
Regarding lawsuit against the Diocese
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is saddened by the lawsuit filed against it by a former teacher at one of its grade schools. The claims made against the Diocese… Read More
Priest assignment announced
Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has announced the following transfer of assignment: • Reverend Vincent Ibeh, CSSp, from parochial vicar, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception parish, Fort Wayne, to parochial vicar, Saints… Read More
Priest, deacon assignments announced
The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has announced the following changes in priestly assignments, effective Jan. 14, 2012: • Reverend John Klymczyk,… Read More