St. Matthew Cathedral Parish is a welcoming Roman Catholic church in South Bend, Indiana serving as the co-cathedral for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend under Bishop John M. D'Arcy.  We are rooted in worship of the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit, through honoring the Eucharist in Holy Mass.  As we open our hearts to growth in holiness we in turn reach out in charitable service to the poor.

RCIA and RCIC Classes to Begin

If you or someone you know is thinking about becoming Catholic, then contact us about joining RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) or RCIC (the program for children).  There is no obligation to join the Church, and is also a very helpful way for lifelong Catholics to deepen their walk with Christ.  Both meetings are held on Wednesday evenings weekly, August through May - to sign up call Lisa Marino (adults) or Scott Steiner (children) at 289-0940. 

Get Ready for CCD Religious Education

Registration Sunday will be August 10 after all masses in the Miami Street vestibule.  Our initial informational meeting will be August 17th following the 9:00am Mass in the North Cafeteria of the School. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend.  The first Religious Education class will meet on August 24th from 10:15-11:45am.  Please call Scott Steiner at 289-0940 if you have questions.

Latin Mass in the Ordinary Form (Novus Ordo)
St. Matthew Cathedral will offer the Novus Ordo mass once a month.  The Men’s Schola Cantorum from St. Thomas Parish in Elkhart will lead us in chant for the Mass, and a worship aid will be supplied with all the Mass parts and responses.  Dates will be the following Tuesdays at 7:30PM:  September 16, October 14, November 18 and December 2.  All are welcome!

Holy Hour and Benediction
Holy Hour with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction will be from 7-8PM in the Cathedral on the following dates:  September 15, October 8, November 11, December 16.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be available each evening as well.

St. Matthew Cathedral School

Learn more about our school and view the school calendar for important dates.