The Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend

Bishop Rhoades blesses St. Jude renovations, construction

fhogan — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:40:31 +0000

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades blesses the building project for St. Jude Church and School in South Bend on Sunday, May 19.

May Crowning and procession

fhogan — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:11:36 +0000

A second-grade student from St. Charles Borromeo School, places flowers on the Blessed Mother statue at St. Mary Church in Fort Wayne.

On the death of Most Reverend Joseph McFadden, Bishop of Harrisburg

fhogan — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:59:26 +0000

STATEMENT OF MOST REVEREND KEVIN C. RHOADES, BISHOP OF FORT WAYNE – SOUTH BEND

MAY 2, 2013

I received this morning the very sad news of the death of Bishop Joseph McFadden who succeeded me as Bishop of Harrisburg. I share the deep feeling of loss of the faithful of the Diocese of Harrisburg during this difficult time. Bishop McFadden was a good and gentle shepherd after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. He served the Church with great faith and love as a priest and bishop.

Personally, I will miss Bishop McFadden. I remember with gratitude our years serving together as brother bishops in Pennsylvania. He was a gracious and generous man who poured out his life in service of others. I will miss the times we would go out for dinner during our U.S. bishops’ meetings, great opportunities to catch up on our ministries and on the news of the Diocese of Harrisburg.

I and the people of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend will be praying for the faithful of the Diocese of Harrisburg during this time of mourning. My heart goes out to all the priests and people of my beloved home diocese.

We are in the midst of the joyful season of Easter. I pray that the Risen Lord will welcome Bishop McFadden into the joy of heaven. May this good and faithful servant of the Lord rest in peace!

Redeemer Radio Share-a-thon

fhogan — Thu, 02 May 2013 19:12:46 +0000

Bishop Rhoades speaking to the faithful during “The Bishop’s Hour” at Redeemer Radio’s Spring share-a-thon.

Priest appointed

fhogan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:19:42 +0000

The Most Rev. Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment, effective May 9, 2013:

Rev. Ajay Tiru to parochial vicar, Our Lady of Good Hope Parish, Fort Wayne.

Confirmation season is here

fhogan — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 20:16:41 +0000

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades visits St. Mary of the Annunciation in Bristol on Saturday, April 13, to administer the Sacrament.

New Priests Welcomed

fhogan — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:09:44 +0000

Three men ordained Holy Cross priests at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart, Notre Dame, Saturday, April 6.

Priest appointed

fhogan — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:02:12 +0000

The Most Reverend Kevin C. Rhoades, Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend, has made the following appointment, effective May 1, 2013:

• Reverend Daniel Whelan, Sons of Saint Philip Neri, to Pastor, Saint John the Baptist Parish, Fort Wayne.

• Reverend Cyril Fernandes has been granted a three-month sabbatical in India and will then return to the diocese for a pastoral assignment.

Our new Holy Father Pope Francis

fhogan — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:26:29 +0000

Welcome Pope Francis!

Oklahoma needs our help

fhogan — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:52:05 +0000

The massive tornado that struck near Oklahoma City on Monday, May 20, left widespread devastation. The people in that area need our assistance with food, shelter, and other necessities as they start their recovery. Please direct your donations to Catholic Charities USA.