Bishop McClory's Columns

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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
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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”
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Imperfect Evangelists Are the Best Evangelists
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Avoid Identity Theft This Lent
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What Do You Like About Your Catholic School?
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Pope Benedict’s “spiritual Testament”: What Would Yours Look Like?
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Yes, It’s Still ‘Merry Christmas!’ Through the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord: Jan. 9
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Bishop McClory responds to death of Pope Benedict XVI
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The shepherds “made known the message that had been told them” (Lk 2:17)
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Stay Awake! Prepare, Pray, Repent
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What is a ‘personal encounter’ with Jesus?
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Being an “Influencer” for Christ
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Sharing the Good News does not require perfection
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Baby Showers, the Blessed Mother and Serving Moms in Need
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“New” Bishop School, Blessed Pope John Paul the First and Pope Francis
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Bishop Dale Joseph Melczek: Tireless Servant, Compassionate Pastor, Hopeful Leader
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A Bit of May During August: Honoring the Blessed Mother
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"In old age they will still bear fruit" (Psalm 92:15)
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Joy and Christian Witness
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Bishop McClory Responds to U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion
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Pentecost: Empowered by the Holy Spirit  
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COLUMN: May: “Walking with” Jesus: June 19 Eucharistic Procession
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COLUMN: May: What are your “religious roots”?
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COLUMN: April: Now is the Time for Joy 
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COLUMN: March Madness, Lent and Holy Week
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COLUMN: The “Elect”: Stories of Conversion and Hope
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The “Elect”: Stories of Conversion and Hope
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COLUMN: Lenten Commitments: “Outgive. Outfast. Outpray.”
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COLUMN: Staying Connected in a Fragmented World- Mantenerse conectado en un mundo fragmentado
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Pierogi, Hunger, Eucharist, Mission…
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COLUMN: Celebrating all saints, grateful for their presence and prayers
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COLUMN: Thanksgiving: “I will give thanks to you, Lord, with all my heart.” (Ps 9).