Bishop blesses Newman Catholic Fellowship House, students

December 07, 2021

Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend visited Trine University’s Newman Catholic Fellowship on Dec. 6. The bishop blessed the organization’s new Newman Catholic Fellowship House, located at 501 S. Elizabeth Street in Angola, and blessed students as they prepare for final exams. Those in attendance also celebrated the Feast of St. Nicholas.

(Photos by Faith Patterson)

  • Newman Catholic Fellowship House blessing

    Newman Catholic Fellowship House blessing - Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend blesses the new Newman Catholic Fellowship House, located near the Trine University campus at 501 S. Elizabeth Street, on Dec. 6.

  • Blessing of students

    Blessing of students - Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend blesses students as they prepare for final exams.

  • Blessing of students

    Blessing of students - Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend blesses students as they prepare for final exams.

  • Bishop Rhoades

    Bishop Rhoades - Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend talks with students, faculty and community members at the Newman Catholic Fellowship House on Dec. 6.

  • Old officers

    Old officers - The old officers of Trine University's Newman Catholic Fellowship with Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. From left, Christa Buehler, Maria Steffel, Bishop Rhoades, Kyle Griffin and Patrick Loeffler. Not pictured: Amanda Shrock.

  • New officers

    New officers - The new officers of Trine University's Newman Catholic Fellowship with Bishop Kevin Rhoades of the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. From left, Michael Myers, Peter Klee, Daniel Siebeneck, Bishop Rhoades, Kyle Griffin, Yvens Reisacher and Gabriel Macknick.

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