Priest transfers

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective June 18, 2019: Reverend Philip DeVolder from Residence, St. Charles Borromeo… Read More

Deacon retirement

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, announces the retirement of Deacon Kevin M. Ranaghan, St. Bavo Parish, Mishawaka, from active ministry effective May 1, 2019.

Statement regarding Notre Dame Cathedral

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend joins in sorrow with the rest of the world over the tragic destruction by fire of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, a centuries-old symbol… Read More

Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment: Reverend Brian Ching, C.S.C., to Rector, Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, effective… Read More

Advisory

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend has recently been advised that a certain Joseph B. Wilson, who was previously a Holy Cross Brother of the Moreau Province and later ordained… Read More

Incardination

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades announces that he has incardinated Rev. Eric Zimmer into the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, effective Jan. 13, 2019. Father Zimmer will continue as… Read More

Presbyteral Council assignments

The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of members of the Presbyteral Council, effective January 15, 2019, for a three-year term.… Read More

Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment: Reverend Louis Fowoyo to Parochial Vicar, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Fort Wayne, effective… Read More

Vicars Forane appointments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment of Vicars Forane (Deans) for the six vicarates of the diocese, effective on Dec.… Read More

Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment: Reverend Mark Enemali to Parochial Vicar, St. John the Baptist Parish, New Haven, effective… Read More

Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend publishes names of credibly accused priests and deacons

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend published today the names of the priests and deacons who have been credibly accused of sexual abuse of a minor.… Read More

Statement regarding conclusion of DA investigation

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend appreciates the swift and thorough investigation into the unsubstantiated allegation against Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades. As anticipated, the investigation exonerated Bishop Rhoades. The district… Read More