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Priesthood Ordination, June 6, 2015
In his prayer for the disciples at the Last Supper which we heard in our Gospel today, Our Lord was praying for the disciples of all time. What Jesus was… Read More
The rich heritage of faith in South Bend
The following is the homily that Bishop Rhoades delivered at the Mass on May 31, 2015, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the incorporation of the city of South Bend: Today… Read More
Serving the Gospel of Life with love, courage, and enthusiasm
Following is the homily given by Bishop Rhoades at the January 23rd Mass for diocesan participants in the March for Life at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the… Read More
Loving devotion to Mary
The following is the text of Bishop Rhoades’ homily on December 8, 2014 in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne:It is with special joy and gratitude that I… Read More
Assumption of Mary
“My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior.” These words, which welled up from the depths of Mary’s heart at the Visitation, re-echo… Read More
Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
FINAL PROFESSION OF FRANCISCAN BROTHERS MINOR Today, the Church invites us to praise God not merely for the wonders that He has worked, but for who He is; for the… Read More
Saint Joseph the Worker
100th Anniversary Mass of Saint Joseph Parish, Fort Wayne I am very happy to be with you today to celebrate this 100th Anniversary Mass of your beloved parish. We gather… Read More
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
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
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