The Bishop's Office coordinates the day-to-day business of the Diocese of Gary. The multitude of activities in part coordinated by the Bishop's Office are listed in the bishop’s calendar.

A guiding principle for the office staff is reflected in Bishop McClory’s motto “Iesum Dominum Praedicamus” (“We Proclaim Jesus as Lord”). It reminds us of the humility with which all Christians should approach their mission as disciples.

As one of the Catholic bishops in the state of Indiana, Bishop McClory is a member of the Board of Directors of the Indiana Catholic Conference.

Staff:

  • The Most Rev. Robert J. McClory – Bishop of Gary
  • Very Rev. Christopher M. Stanish – Vicar General/Chancellor/Moderator of the Curia (email cstanish@dcgary.org) 
  • Very Rev. Benjamin Ross – Vicar for Clergy (email bross@dcgary.org)
  • Carrie Martinez – Executive Assistant to the Bishop (email cmartinez@dcgary.org)
  • Valerie McManus – Chancery Specialist (email vmcmanus@dcgary.org)                    
  • Renee Long – Chancery Assistant (email rlong@dcgary.org)


To contact the Bishop's Office:

Mailing Address:
9292 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410

Tel:  (219) 769-9292
Fax: (219) 769-2066

You may contact the Bishop’s Office at the address above.  If you wish a response from the bishop himself, please include your name, telephone number and postal mailing address.

For matters of a sensitive nature, please do not use e-mail. Please correspond by post. Direct your letter to his attention at the mailing address listed above. Please be sure to include your name, complete address, and phone number so that he will have the opportunity to respond. Thank you.

 

Letters of Suitability for Visiting Clergy:

All Letters of Good Standing will be processed through the Office of the Chancery. Please note that all visiting clergy doing any type of ministry will require a Letter of Good Standing. 

Letters should be addressed to the Vicar General, Very Rev. Christopher M. Stanish. Letters may be emailed to cstanish@dcgary.org with Valerie McManus, Chancery Specialist, copied (vmcmanus@dcgary.org). 

Physical copies of the letter should be mailed to:

Office of the Chancery
Diocese of Gary
9292 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410