# Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend

> Diocese of Fort Wayne–South Bend - a diocesan website at diocesefwsb.org. Ask it about anything the site says.

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## Key pages

### Offices and contacts
- [Bishop](https://diocesefwsb.org/bishops-office/bishop): answers "Who is my bishop?"
- [Office of the Bishop](https://diocesefwsb.org/bishops-office): answers "How do I write to the bishop?"
- [Immigration](https://diocesefwsb.org/immigration): answers "Where can I read the bishop's recent statements and columns?"
- [Vicar General](https://diocesefwsb.org/bishops-office/vicar-general): answers "Who runs the diocese if the see is vacant or the bishop is away?"
- [Ministerio Hispano](https://diocesefwsb.org/hispanic-ministry/ministerio-hispano): answers "Which parishes have Mass in Spanish?"
- [Contact](https://diocesefwsb.org/contact-office): answers "What is the main phone number and where are the diocesan offices?"
- [Diocesan Directory](https://diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-directory): answers "Which office handles this and who works there?"
- [Organizations Operating Within The Diocese](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-apostolates-social-ministries-and-special-initiatives/organizations): answers "Where do I get help with food, rent or utilities in the diocese?"

### Vocations
- [Discern Priesthood](https://diocesefwsb.org/vocation-office/discern-priesthood): answers "How do I become a priest?"
- [Women Religious](https://diocesefwsb.org/vocation-office/women-religious): answers "How do I become a religious sister or brother?"
- [Permanent Diaconate](https://diocesefwsb.org/permanent-diaconate): answers "How do I become a permanent deacon?"
- [Religious Vocations](https://diocesefwsb.org/vocation-office/vocations): answers "Who is the vocations director and how do I talk to someone?"
- [Fort Wayne-South Bend Young Adult Catholics](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-evangelization-and-catechesis/young-adult-formation): answers "Is there a discernment group or a come-and-see weekend?"

### Marriage and annulment
- [Marriage Preparation](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-evangelization-and-catechesis/life-marriage-and-family-formation/marriage-preparation): answers "What marriage preparation does the diocese require, and where are the programs?"
- [Natural Family Planning](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-evangelization-and-catechesis/life-marriage-and-family-formation/nfp): answers "Where do I find natural family planning classes in the diocese?"
- [Marriage and Family Resources](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-evangelization-and-catechesis/life-marriage-and-family-formation/marriage-and-family-resources): answers "Where can a couple get marriage counseling or Retrouvaille in the diocese?"
- [Tribunal](https://diocesefwsb.org/tribunal): answers "How do I contact the tribunal about an annulment?"

### Parish life
- [Youth and Young Adult Ministry Communities](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-evangelization-and-catechesis/youth-and-young-adult-ministry): answers "Is there young adult ministry in the diocese?"
- [Adult Faith Formation](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-evangelization-and-catechesis/adult-faith-formation): answers "Where do I find adult faith formation or a Bible study in the diocese?"
- [Totus Tuus](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-evangelization-and-catechesis/totus-tuus): answers "Which parishes or diocesan programs run summer camp or vacation Bible school?"
- [Hispanic Ministry](https://diocesefwsb.org/hispanic-ministry): answers "Is there a Spanish language ministry office at the diocese?"

### Help and safety
- [Victim Assistance](https://diocesefwsb.org/pastoral-care/victim-assistance): answers "Where do I report abuse?"
- [Clergy Credibly Accused of Sexual Abuse of a Minor](https://diocesefwsb.org/pastoral-care/clergy-credibly-accused-of-sexual-abuse-of-a-minor): answers "Is there a list of clergy credibly accused of abuse?"
- [Youth Protection](https://diocesefwsb.org/human-resources/safe-environment-program/youth-protection): answers "What is the diocese's child protection policy?"
- [Sensory-Friendly Masses](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-apostolates-social-ministries-and-special-initiatives/sensory-friendly-mass): answers "Which parishes offer a sensory friendly Mass?"

### Funerals and cemeteries
- [Diocesan Guidelines and Norms](https://diocesefwsb.org/office-of-worship/diocesan-guidelines-and-norms): answers "What does the diocese allow for cremation and the burial of ashes?"
- [Pray for the dead](https://diocesefwsb.org/pray-for-the-dead): answers "Does the diocese hold a memorial Mass for the dead, such as at All Souls?"
- [Catholic Cemetery Association](https://diocesefwsb.org/ministries/catholic-cemetery-association): answers "Which Catholic cemeteries does the diocese run, and how do I contact them?"

### Schools
- [Catholic Schools Office](https://diocesefwsb.org/catholic-schools-office): answers "How do I find a Catholic school near me?"
- [Affording Catholic Schools](https://diocesefwsb.org/catholic-schools-office/school-tuition): answers "How much is tuition at the Catholic schools, and what financial aid does the diocese offer?"
- [St. Pius X School](https://diocesefwsb.org/schools/st-pius-x-school): answers "Which Catholic schools in the diocese have a preschool or pre-kindergarten?"

### Giving
- [Give](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-stewardship-and-development/give): answers "How do I give online to the diocese or to my parish?"
- [Annual Bishop's Appeal](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-stewardship-and-development/aba): answers "What is the diocesan annual appeal and where does the money go?"
- [Business Office](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-administrative-services/business-office): answers "Where is the diocesan financial report?"

### News and events
- [Diocesan Archives](https://diocesefwsb.org/diocesan-archives): answers "Where are the archives of past issues of the diocesan paper?"
- [Schools Marketing Resources](https://diocesefwsb.org/catholic-schools-office/schools-marketing-toolkit): answers "Where can I find photos or logos for a story?"
- [Youth Ministry Retreats and Pilgrimages](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-evangelization-and-catechesis/youth-formation/retreats-pilgrimages): answers "Where do I find the diocesan calendar of events?"

### Work and volunteering
- [Human Resources](https://diocesefwsb.org/human-resources): answers "How do I apply for a job at the diocese?"
- [Careers in our Schools](https://diocesefwsb.org/catholic-schools-office/school-careers): answers "Where are the teaching jobs at the diocese's Catholic schools posted?"

### Mass and sacraments
- [Belonging: Ministry with Persons with Disabilities](https://diocesefwsb.org/secretariat-for-apostolates-social-ministries-and-special-initiatives/belonging): answers "Who at the diocese helps a child with a disability receive the sacraments?"

### Becoming Catholic
- [The Light is On For You](https://diocesefwsb.org/light): answers "I have been away from the Church for years. Does the diocese have a way back?"

## News

- [North American martyrs: Saints for those who suffer for the faith](https://diocesefwsb.org/news/north-american-martyrs-saints-for-those-who-suffer-for-the-faith)
- [Washington Letter: Catholic voters likely reflect broader voter trends, with unique factors](https://diocesefwsb.org/news/washington-letter-catholic-voters-likely-reflect-broader-voter-trends-with-unique-factors)
- [Pope Leo XIV’s brother shares his own cancer battle, the role of faith and his 1 request](https://diocesefwsb.org/news/pope-leo-xivs-brother-shares-his-own-cancer-battle-the-role-of-faith-and-his-1-request)
- [Canadian bishops express sorrow, pledge prayer following deadly military base fire](https://diocesefwsb.org/news/canadian-bishops-express-sorrow-pledge-prayer-following-deadly-military-base-fire)
- [Denver archbishop asks prominent exorcist to step out of media spotlight for 1 year](https://diocesefwsb.org/news/denver-archbishop-asks-prominent-exorcist-to-step-out-of-media-spotlight-for-1-year)