Bishop McClory's Columns

Bishop Robert J. McClory (center, right) prepares to embrace newly ordained Father Alexander Kouris (center) and newly ordained Father Ivan Alatorre (center, left) during the Kiss of Peace at the Mass of Ordination in the Cathedral of the Holy Angels in Gary on June 7. The faithful welcomed the young clergy, who entered new ministries along with transitional Deacon William O’Donnell as "ambassadors of Christ," according to Bishop McClory. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
The Summer Blessing of 'Ordinary Time'
Bishop Robert J. McClory blesses Mary and Jake Neary during a visit to Sacred Heart Church in LaPorte on March 5, 2020. (Bob Wellinski photo)
The New Commandment
Bishop McClory meets Pope Francis
Remembering Pope Francis
Shrine Jesus Falls Stations
The holiest time of the year
Laity rejoice with Bishop McClory at Easter Sunday Mass
Celebrating the work of the Northwest Indiana Catholic
Bishop McClory on Ash Wednesday at St. Patrick in Chesterton
Let's prepare for a great Lent
Bishop McClory presided at an all school Mass, visited all the classrooms along with meetings with the school faculty, parish leadership, and pastor Father Jon Plavcan on April 19 at St. Patrick in Chesterton. (Provided photo)
Catholic school education: Preparing students for mission
Bishop McClory year of jubilee
Jubilee Pilgrims of Hope: Forgiveness of Debt?
During the recessional procession, Bishop Robert J. McClory (front, right) smiles as he blesses the faithful and is preceeded by Father Michael Surufka (left), O. F. M., rector of the Cathedral of the Holy Angels, and followed by Deacon Martin Brown (center), at the Christmas Eve vigil Mass on Dec. 24 in Gary. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
Merry Christmas, Pilgrims of Hope!
Bishop Robert J. McClory preaches at the fourth diocesan Lenten holy hour, at St. Patrick in Chesterton on March 18, 2021. Many area faithful avail themselves of inspirational and sacramental offerings as they continue with prayer, fasting and almsgiving during the 40-day season of Lent which leads to Easter, or Resurrection Sunday. (Northwest Indiana Catholic file photo/Anthony D. Alonzo)
Missionary Disciples Experience Advent Full of Hope
Bishop Robert J. McClory preaches at the fourth diocesan Lenten holy hour, at St. Patrick in Chesterton on March 18, 2021. Many area faithful avail themselves of inspirational and sacramental offerings as they continue with prayer, fasting and almsgiving during the 40-day season of Lent which leads to Easter, or Resurrection Sunday. (Northwest Indiana Catholic file photo/Anthony D. Alonzo)
Missionary Disciples Experience Advent Full of Hope
Bishop Robert J. McClory offers a blessing at the new Society of St. Vincent de Paul Gary District Council headquarters in Hammond on Sept. 22. Despite a light rainfall, the bishop gamely added some holy water at the gathering with the help of (from left) Deacon Albert Burgos, SVDP member Dan McKern, the bishop and SVDP Gary District Council president Mike Martinelli. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)
Pray for our nation and government leaders
Diaconate Ordination 2021
Vocations: ‘Called By Name’ and Pope St. John Paul II Monstrance
Bishop McClory Respect Life rally with students
Respect Life Month: “I came so that they might have life”
Bishop Robert J. McClory (front) whisks holy water as he offers a blessing before Bishop Noll Institute student-athletes at the Warriors' new football, soccer and track facility in Hammond on the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Aug. 15. Rainy conditions precluded a back-to-school liturgy at the school's new 1,400-seat stadium, so the faithful gathered in the fieldhouse. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
The Deeper Meaning of Labor
Bishop with Mom and Child
Eucharistic Revival Continues: Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
Flanked by transitional deacons Ivan Alatorre (left) and Alex Kouris (second from right), Bishop Robert J. McClory opens a Diocesan Day Mass at the National Eucharistic Congress by reading from the Order of Holy Mass held by seminarian Will O'Donnell. Five busloads of Catholics from the Diocese of Gary joined hundreds of other Northwest Indiana residents already in attendance for a day at the NEC on July 20. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)
National Eucharistic Congress concludes, but Revival not over…
During a parish visit at St. Stephen, Martyr, Bishop Robert J. McClory (right) raises the paten during the Eucharistic Prayer as Deacon Robert Ross raises the chalice, on May 7 at the Merrillville church. During the liturgy, the bishop blessed sacred vessels and vestments that Deacon Ross will use after he is ordained in June. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
Renewed in the Eucharist and Sent Forth
Bishop Robert J. McClory blesses Mary and Jake Neary during a visit to Sacred Heart Church in LaPorte on March 5, 2020. (Bob Wellinski photo)
When I am weak, then I am strong
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We celebrate blessings and a future full of hope
Eucharistic Procession celebrates faith in the Body and Blood of Jesus
Corpus Christi: The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ
Conirmation
The Holy Spirit's "Strong Driving Wind"
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Gratitud por 25 años de sacerdocio
Gratitude for 25 years of priesthood
Laity rejoice with Bishop McClory at Easter Sunday Mass
The Ever-Present Power of the Resurrection
Bishop Robert J. McClory prays the Eucharistic Prayers during the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary at St. Mary the Immaculate Conception on Dec. 8. Pictured behind the bishop are as Deacon Michael Green, Father Walter M. Ciesla, Rev. George L. Schopp, Father Walter Rakoczy, and Father David Kime. (Bob Wellinski photo)
The Gift of the Eucharist in the middle of Holy Week
Why do we have the season of Lent?
Bishop Incense
Quieting Our Lives to Listen to Jesus
2023: A Not Very Comprehensive Year in Review
Christmas
Rejoice and Receive the Love of God
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Advent: Why was Jesus born?
Bishop Blessing Melczek Funeral
All Saints - All Souls: As the days get darker, we pray more intensely
Fraction
Return to Kneeling after the Lamb of God
Bishop McClory with Pope Francis 2019
Synod ’17, Synod ’22 … and now a Synod on Synodality?
Bishop Greets Child
Respect Life Month: Radical Solidarity
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Angels, Archangels and The Holy Guardian Angels
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Eucharistic Revival: Our Lives are Joined to the Eucharist
World Youth Day 2023: “Mary arose and went with haste” (Luke 1:39)
During a parish visit at St. Stephen, Martyr, Bishop Robert J. McClory (right) raises the paten during the Eucharistic Prayer as Deacon Robert Ross raises the chalice, on May 7 at the Merrillville church. During the liturgy, the bishop blessed sacred vessels and vestments that Deacon Ross will use after he is ordained in June. (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
Inspiring Presence – A Eucharistic Encounter for All Ages
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Indiana: St. Kateri Tekakwitha, the first Native American to be canonized
Bishop McClory at prayer service Sept. 9, 2020
The Extraordinary Season of "Ordinary Time": Sunday Obligation + Day of Rest
Laity rejoice with Bishop McClory at Easter Sunday Mass
The First Prayer We Learn as Children: The Sign of the Cross
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The Lawyer, the Advocate and Pentecost
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Listening to BNI Sophomores: Fear and Boldness in Sharing our Faith
Laity rejoice with Bishop McClory at Easter Sunday Mass
Pascua y Divina Misericordia – "un rayo de esperanza que nos llama a cada uno de nosotros"
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Easter and Divine Mercy: “A beacon of hope that beckons each of us”
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Mensaje de Pascua
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Bishop McClory's 2023 Easter Message
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Holy Week: Surrender Leads to Victory
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Eight Days of Silence…and “Ongoing Conversion”