Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has appointed Reverend John M. Santone, CSC, as Temporary Administrator of Queen of Peace Parish, Mishawaka, effective April 20,… Read More

Priest appointment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has appointed Reverend Stephen Lacroix, C.S.C., as Pastor of Christ the King Parish, South Bend, effective July 1, 2015.… 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

Deacon assignment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades has made the following deacon assignment: • Deacon Louis J. Giovannini to Saint Pius X, Granger, effective January 25, 2015.

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

Priest assignment

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades has made the following assignment: • Father Jose Panamattathil, VC, to Parochial Vicar, Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish, Decatur, effective Dec. 1, 2014.

Regarding the Midterm Report from the Synod of Bishops

October 14, 2014 I appreciate this opportunity to share my thoughts about the midterm report from the Synod of Bishops, a report that has been the subject of many news… Read More

150th Anniversary of St. Bernard Parish, Wabash

21st Sunday in Ordinary Time The city of Wabash is most famous in history for becoming the first electrically lighted city in the world. This event happened on March 31st,… Read More

Priest appointed

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades has appointed Father Bob Showers, OFMConv, as Pastor of Saint Anthony of Padua Parish, Angola, effective September 1, 2014. 

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

Priest Assignments

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades announces the following priestly assignments, effective July 17:Rev. Ajay Tiru from Administrator to Pastor, Queen of Angels Parish, Fort Wayne.Rev. Christopher Smith from Pastor, Queen of… Read More

Supreme Court Decision On Hobby Lobby: A Great Day For The Religious Freedom Of Family Businesses

Americans can follow faith in running closely held businesses Court leaves open whether ‘accommodation’ violates RFRA WASHINGTON—The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today in favor of Hobby Lobby Stores and Conestoga… Read More