Youth minister splits time between C.P., Valpo churches
Emily Sutton is working with youth at St. Matthias in Crown Point in addition to St. T's in Valpo.
Lowell parish marks 150 years
St. Edward in Lowell celebrated its 150th anniversary on Aug. 23, 2020.
Pastor blesses herbs as part of feast day tradition
Father Walter Ciesla at St. Stan's in Michigan City blessed herbs for the Feast of the Assumption in 2020.
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Fall Young Adult Small Groups
All young adults (18-39 years old) are invited to participate in our Fall Small Sharing Groups! For more information and to sign up, check out garyoyya.org/yasmallgroup . Registration is now open and will close on September 3.
Bishop confirms eighth graders, gives prayer-emblazoned rubber bracelets as gifts
Bishop McClory celebrated Confirmation Masses for St. Michael and St. Joseph (Dyer) on Aug. 7.
Talk compared ministry in two different cities
Father Mike Surufka talked about ministering in Gary and in Cedar Lake.
Letter to the Faithful: Continued Dispensation from Obligation of Sunday Mass Attendance -- 8/5/2020
Bishop McClory issued a letter to the faithful Aug. 5, 2020, regarding the extension of Mass dispensation to Nov. 1.
Two seminarians state formal intent to priesthood
Two seminarians participated in the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders on Aug. 4, 2020.
Nazareth Home announces closure
Nazareth Home in East Chicago is closing after more than 25 years.
Bishop and mayor learn about services that offer ‘a hand up’ to women
Bishop and mayor learn about services that offer ‘a hand up’ to women during tour of Sojourner Truth House.