Welcome to the Catholic Diocese of Gary
Administrator selected for Diocese of Gary
Reverend Michael J. Yadron
Click here to view news release (PDF)
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At a Glance
• Diocese established Dec. 17, 1956
• Led by Bishop Donald J. Hying
• Serving 186,000 Catholics in Lake, Porter, LaPorte and Starke counties in Northwest Indiana -
Education
• Religious formation for children and adults
• Incorporating Catholic values and faith in rigorous academic programs
• Three Catholic high schools and 17 elementary schools -
Parishes
• Worshiping in our neighborhoods through a global faith
• Ministering to our brothers and sisters in Christ
• Educating one another about our Catholic faith
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Religious Life
• Dedicated priests, deacons, sisters, brothers and lay religious leaders
• Men and women serving in hospitals, schools and throughout our Northwest Indiana community
• A growing number of men and women in religious formation -
Outreach and Giving
• Catholic Services Appeal supports vocations, religious education and young adults
• Catholic Foundation for Northwest Indiana provides perpetual financial support for ministries, parishes and schools
• Catholic Charities supports food pantries, rent assistance, housing services and more -
Multicultural
• Offering Masses in a variety of languages, including English, Spanish, Polish, Lithuanian and Latin
• Sharing traditions and stories from our many varied backgrounds
• United in our diversity, strengthened by our faith
