http://www.diocesefwsb.org Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:36:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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 ... http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/11/appointment-of-bishop-kevin-c-rhoades-as-ninth-bishop-of-the-diocese-of-fort-wayne-south-bend/ 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 ... http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/11/concerning-saint-joseph-high-school-relocation-renovation-campaign/ 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 ... http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/11/bishop-darcy-offers-reflection-to-presbyterate/ Masses Weekday: 8 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Holy Day 8 a.m., 12:10 p.m. Reconciliation: 10 a.m. to noon Closed Saturdays, Sundays and National Holidays Address 114 W. Wayne St. South Bend, IN 46601 (574) 289-4263 Leadership Rev. William H. Donahue, CSC Rev. James Blaes, CSC Rev. Leonard Chrobot Rev. John Klimczyk http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/10/faith-hope-and-charity-chapel/ Masses First Sunday of the month - 12:30 p.m. Address 950 Main St. Lagro, IN 46941 Leadership Rev. Sextus Don http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/10/st-patrick-oratory/ Masses Saturday — 5 p.m. Sunday — 9 a.m. Reconciliation: Half hour before Masses Address 5725 S - 1025 E Hudson, IN 46747-9605 (260) 837-7115 (800) 570-8080 Mail to: St. Michael the Archangel Parish 1098 County Road 39, Waterloo, IN 46793-9779 Leadership Rev. David Carkenord http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/10/3640/ 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 ... http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/10/diocese-suspends-the-administering-of-holy-communion-through-the-chalice/ 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. ... http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/10/healthcare-reform/ FORT WAYNE — Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades, bishop of Harrisburg, Pa., has been appointed the bishop of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. He was introduced by Bishop John M. D’Arcy and greeted those gathered for the 8 a.m. Mass at the St. Mother Theodore Guérin Chapel. Video of the press ... http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/10/memorandum-on-the-swine-flu-virus/ The church and the university As summer plays itself out on the beautiful campus by the lake where the young Holy Cross priest, Edward Sorin, CSC, pitched his camp 177 years ago and began his great adventure, we must clarify the situation that so sundered the church last spring: What it ... http://www.diocesefwsb.org/2009/09/a-pastoral-reflection-on-the-controversy-at-notre-dame/