Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignment of a priest, effective Aug. 21, 2018: Rev. Levi UC Nkwocha from Parochial Vicar,… Read More

Statement on Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report

“The Grand Jury Report on six Pennsylvania dioceses details dreadful reports of sexual abuse of children and equally appalling indifference to victims. I would like to offer my heartfelt sympathy… Read More

Deacon appointments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of permanent deacons, effective July 1, 2018: Deacon Juan Campos to Immaculate Conception Parish,… Read More

Priest appointments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointments: Reverend Monsignor Pius Ilechukwu to Parochial Vicar, Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Fort Wayne,… Read More

Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment: Reverend Dominic Dung Nguyen, S.V.D., to Pastor of St. Patrick Parish, Fort Wayne, effective… Read More

Bishop Rhoades issues statement on immigration issues

In response to the administration’s recent decisions regarding immigration, the Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend issued the following statement: “Recent developments in our government’s treatment… Read More

Priest assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective June 19, 2018: Reverend Patrick Hake to Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent… Read More

Deacon assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of transitional deacons for the summer of 2018: Deacon José Arroyo to diaconal ministry… Read More

Priest assignments

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following assignments of priests, effective June 19, 2018: Reverend Zachary Barry from Parochial Vicar, St. Vincent… Read More

Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment: Reverend John M. Santone, CSC, to Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish, South Bend,… Read More

Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment: Reverend James Fenstermaker, CSC, to Pastor of Holy Cross Parish, South Bend, effective April… Read More

Protect the poor and vulnerable by opposing predatory payday loans

The following is a statement signed by the Catholic bishops of Indiana and other faith leaders in Indiana. We oppose Indiana House Bill 1319, which opens doors for lending practices… Read More