Statement by Bishop John M. D’Arcy
Nov. 14, 2009
I am honored to announce, with great joy, that our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, has appointed as ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend the present Bishop of Harrisburg (Pennsylvania), Kevin C. Rhoades.
Bishop Rhoades was ordained a priest for the Diocese of Harrisburg in 1983. [...]
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Appointment of Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades as ninth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend
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Concerning Saint Joseph’s High School relocation, renovation campaign
Statement from Bishop John M. D’Arcy
Today, I wish to present the South Bend community, but more especially, to the family of Saint Joseph’s High School, my decision about the future of this school.
Why has this taken so long? This decision required many consultations. The building of a new high school at what is now the [...]→ Read more about Concerning Saint Joseph’s High School relocation, renovation campaign
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Bishop D’Arcy offers reflection to presbyterate
Reflection to presbyterate from Bishop John M. D’Arcy
The following is a talk Bishop John M. D’Arcy presented to his priests at the fall presbyterate meeting Oct. 22 at Sacred Heart Parish, Warsaw:
It is never right for a bishop to conclude a day with priests without offering some brief reflection on the beautiful life that we [...]→ Read more about Bishop D’Arcy offers reflection to presbyterate
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Diocese suspends the administering of holy Communion through the chalice
Letter from Bishop John M. D’Arcy
Oct. 13, 2009
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
After consulting with the regional vicars and receiving competent medical advice, I have determined in the best interest of the health of all in our communities and especially our young children, that we will suspend the administering of holy Communion through the [...]→ Read more about Diocese suspends the administering of holy Communion through the chalice
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Healthcare Reform
As the debate over health care reform intensifies, it is important to make clear the position advocated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and various Catholic medical associations. With that in mind, I present the following principles.
1. Healthcare reform is both a moral imperative and a national priority. It is the teaching of [...]