NWI Catholic Stories

mother's day
Women reflect on how their mothers influenced their faith
Catholic Cemeteries Spring Flowers
Diocesan Cemeteries offer options to beautify memorials, fund Carmelite Home
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Bishop offers message of hope at Easter Sunday Mass
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Faithful fill cathedral to witness and celebrate at Chrism Mass
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Chancery Announces Staff Changes
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BISHOP HEADS BACK TO SCHOOL
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: Deep in the silence of this sacred season comes sensation of being ‘swallowed’, by God
Andrean earns Class 2A gridiron title with second-half rally
STATE FOOTBALL CHAMPS
Diocesan events offer teens faith, fellowship fun and surprises
LOCAL NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE
MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
MYSTERY OF THE EUCHARIST
EMBRACING NEXT STEPS
Diocese of Gary reaching out to neighbors in need in Fort Liberté
Diocese of Gary reaching out to neighbors in need in Fort Liberté
Seminarians 2021
Seminarians declare their intention to follow the path of Jesus
LAUDATO Sí Summit
CELEBRATING THE 6TH ANNIVERSARY OF LAUDATO Sí
Fiesta Italiana
PARISH SUMMER FUN
Pierogi Contest
Bishop visits St. Adalbert, St. John the Baptist parishes, judges best pierogi
Merrillville Parish
Merrillville parishes move toward shared vision for local church
Franciscan Health
Former hospital continues its mission to meet community needs
Theology in the Park
THEOLOGY IN THE PARK
Totus Tuus in Season
TOTUS TUUS IN SEASON
Camp Lawrence
CYO SUMMER CAMP REOPENS
Camino Pilgrims NWI Catholic
Local walk modeled after Spanish journey bears fruit for participants
Diaconate Ordination 2021
Seven deacons ordained to serve with mercy and compassion
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COLUMN: June: May This Scourge of Violence End--June 20, 2021
Bishop McClory column mug
COLUMN: June: Corpus Christi:  There are no virtual sacraments--June 6, 2021
Last Mass at St. Catherine of Siena
Parishioners, school alumni, former members flock to St. Catherine of Siena for final Mass
Last Mass at St. Catherine of Siena
Last Mass celebrated at St. Catherine of Siena in Hammond
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COLUMN: May: The Blessed Mother and Mother’s Day -- May 2, 2021
May Crowning at St. Stephen the Martyr 2021
May Crowning ceremonies underway during Month of Mary
NWIC in memory
NWI Catholic seeks Memorial Day messages of gratitude
Fr. Kevin Scalf
Precious Blood priest leaves a lasting legacy with students, diocese
Fr. Mike Surufka, OFM
Pastor shares his journey to forgiveness after horrendous crime
Ray Moreno, coordinator of the St. Joseph Soup Kitchen, moves a cooked turkey for meal preparation in the kitchen at the Manna for Hammond ministry on March 17.
Catholic Foundation adapts funding to pandemic response and long-term investments
Fish fry St. Andrew the Apostle
Faithful see value in fish frys, albeit modified for pandemic safety
Act of Consecration
At Lenten holy hour, Bishop calls for faithful to consecrate themselves to Jesus
Lenten retreat 2021 info
Bishop hosts series of Lenten reflections to savor the Lord
Elsie and Joseph Zloza
Year of St. Joseph: Father’s memory makes pope’s proclamation special
A Nativity of Our Savior student focuses on her studies during pre-pandemic (and maskless) times at the Portage school.
Big Shoulders marketing diocesan schools as open to everyone
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Counseling sessions offer support and answers to adolescents
Marquette Principal Casey Martin
Casey Martin makes the most of life’s curveballs
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COLUMN: “Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men.” --1/24/2021
Erica Jimenez
New intercultural ministry director will evangelize through service
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Gary native has motivation, faith to share among his neighbors
syringe
Franciscan Health provides vaccines by appointment to those 80 and older
Father Chris Stanish speaking
Father Stanish takes over as vocations director
Father Stanish takes over as vocations director
Father Blaney consecrates wine during a 2017 Mass
Father Blaney’s priesthood devoted to helping those with special needs
Male guests at PADS shelter
Interfaith PADS program provides homeless a place to stay and a warm meal
dancers on Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Patrick in East Chicago 2020
Region Catholics honor Our Lady of Guadalupe
Pie Guy George Oudhuis
Pie Guy keeps mother’s legacy alive with sweet deliveries
Father James Meade anoints a student in December 2019
Joyful priest wears many hats and they all fit perfectly