Office of the Bishop

Most Reverend Robert J. McClory, was ordained a bishop and installed as the fifth Bishop of Gary during a special Mass held at Holy Angels Cathedral on Feb.11, 2020.

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COLUMN: Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes: World Day of the Sick--2/7/2021
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COLUMN: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” --1/24/2021
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COLUMN: Epiphany, Baptism of the Lord, and Nativity Scenes--1/10/2021
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COLUMN: Merry Christmas: “The Light Shines in the Darkness” (Jn 1:5) --12/20/2020
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Official Announcement, effective Jan. 1, 2021
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COLUMN: Mary accompanies us during Advent, as the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Guadalupe--12/6/2020
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Official Announcement, effective Dec. 8, 2020
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COLUMN: Thanksgiving is a time to joyfully reconnect -- 11/26/2020
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COLUMN: Churches Joyfully Welcome Faithful to Mass; Dispensation Continues--11/1/2020
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Letter to the Faithful: Indiana bishops extend Sunday Mass dispensation--10/22/2020
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COLUMN: Fratelli Tutti: Pope Francis on Fraternity and Social Friendship -- 10/18/2020
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COLUMN: It's never too late to seek the mercy of Jesus -- 9/20/2020
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COLUMN: Pumpkins and Respect Life Month -- 10/4/2020
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
Pope Francis releases letter on Fraternity and Social Friendship--10/4/2020
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Day of Prayer & Fasting ​for Peace and an end to Racism
prayer service for day of prayer and fasting for peace and an end to racism
Faithful gather for day of prayer, fasting
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Diocese announces schedule for Sept. 9 events
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Valpo Catholic student center hosts outdoor Mass
Confirmation – East Chicago, St. Mary
Confirmation – East Chicago, St. Mary
Mass for St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Student Center
Confirmation – Portage, Nativity of Our Savior
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COLUMN: Jesus wants to nourish us in the Eucharist--8/2/2020
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COLUMN: Racism: yesterday, today, tomorrow--7/19/2020
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COLUMN: Independence Day:  true freedom found in Jesus--7/5/2020
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COLUMN: Happy Father’s Day:  our fathers, two newly ordained Fathers, and Our Father--6/21/2020
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COLUMN: Corpus Christi:  Celebrate the Body and Blood of Jesus--6/7/2020
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COLUMN: Patience as we gradually reopen the public celebration of the Mass--5/17/2020
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COLUMN: The Blessed Mother and the abundant life--5/3/2020
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COLUMN: Divine Mercy Sunday:  Jesus I Trust in You!--4/19/2020
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COLUMN: A Church of “Holy Angels”:  Ministering and Sent to Serve--4/5/2020
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COLUMN: Do you thirst to be loved?--3/15/2020
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COLUMN: Lent –– New Beginnings, unpacking, new habits--3/1/2020
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COLUMN: We proclaim Jesus as Lord--2/16/2020
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
COLUMN: Let’s give the gift of Jesus this Christmas--12/15/2019
Bishop Robert J. McClory prays over Mary and Jake Neary following Mass at Sacred Heart in LaPorte
Bishop McClory's Public Schedule Aug. 26-Sept. 2
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Letter to the Faithful: Continued Dispensation from Obligation of Sunday Mass Attendance -- 8/5/2020
Message from the Bishop
Bishop responds to death of George Floyd and area protests -- 6/2/2020
Online Gathering
Northwest Indiana Young Adults- Online Gathering
Holy Angels Cathedral
Bishop McClory Celebrates Mass via Live Stream
Holy Angels Cathedral
Bishop McClory Celebrates Mass via Live Stream
Holy Angels Cathedral
Bishop McClory Celebrates Mass via Live Stream
Holy Angels Cathedral
Bishop McClory Celebrates Mass via Live Stream
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
A Gradual Reopening: the Public Celebration of the Mass -- 5/8/2020
Pope Francis gives Homily
As lockdowns end, pope prays for prudence in behavior, judging others
Among hundreds of students gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer, Our Lady of Grace eighth-graders (left to right) Carter Wedryk, Matthew Ball, Carolina Ruiz and Jimena Nazario each plant a cross in the ground to represent an unborn child lost to abortion, as part of the Respect Life Prayer Service on Oct. 2. According to hospital officials, the annual event aims to "celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life and to draw attention to the lives lost to abortion." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)
Dear Brothers and Sisters
Message from the Bishop
Bishop McClory Letter to the Faithful
Diocese of Gary
Priesthood Ordination
Diocese of Gary
Priests’ Jubilee- Postponed
Rite of Election 2020
Bishop welcomes catechumens as they prepare for baptism