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How to be “Joyfully Creative” in ministry was the topic on Sept. 6 as Vicky Hathaway (left) and Lisa Curley of the Missionary Discipleship and Evangelization Team welcomed lay leaders from several parishes to a Conversations in Hospitality program at the Pastoral Center in Merrillville. Hathaway used images from Sister Corita Kent’s artwork to enhance her presentation. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)

Parish ministry leaders learn how to be “Joyfully Creative”

Coffee and Conversations in Hospitality

Headed to Mexico on a mission trip with Hope for the Poor in 2024 was this group from Northwest Indiana, including from left in front row) Norbert Lee Lewandowski, Father Declan McNicholas, Diocese of Gary director of Missionary Discipleship and Evangelization and associate pastor at St. John the Evangelist in St. John; and Katherine Carlson Lukas, pastoral associate for discipleship at SJE. The Diocese of Gary is hosting another mission trip to M3xico City in September. (Provided photo)

Faithful will carry prayers from the diocese to Mexico

Preparing to Serve Others

First graders in Catherine Rusin’s class open the school day with prayer at St. Michael School in Schererville, which is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. A gala dinner, expected to reunite firmer students, parents and teachers, is planned for Friday, Sept. 26, at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville. (Marlene A. Zloza photo)

St. Michael School celebrates 125 years of education and community

Family Atmosphere Lauded

CRS Ghana Trip

Trip to Ghana gives witness to Church’s efforts around the world

CRS Delegation Participants Return

Our Lady of Consolation

Merrillville parishes unite under new name honoring Blessed Mother and patron saints

Our Lady Queen of Martyrs

Ava Skinner, Triffin Ploutis, Michael Gonzalez, Adriana Borozan, and Kyra Martinez display book choices and cafe signs at the close of the book tasting event in Mrs. Wong’s classroom. (Provided photo)

New 'Starbooks' shop opens at St. Mary Catholic Community School

For the Love of Reading

Nation & World

Two women pray at the new St. Pier Giorgio Frassati Chapel located next to the office of Immaculate Conception Parish in Washington Aug. 22, 2025. The new chapel is named for the new saint who was canonized by Pope Leo XIV on Sept. 7, 2025. St. Pier Giorgio, an Italian young adult who died in 1925, was known for his devotion to the Eucharist and service to those in need. (OSV News photo/Mihoko Owada, Catholic Standard)

New saint has special connection to nation's capital with parish's adoration chapel

A visitor waves the flag of China in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican in this file photo from May 22, 2019. (CNS photo/Paul Haring

Pope erects new diocese in China, names new bishop

Commentator Charlie Kirk appears at a Utah Valley University speaking event in Orem, Utah, Sept. 10, 2025. (OSV News photo/Trent Nelson, The Salt Lake Tribune via Reuters)

Bishops, officials call for prayer after conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed