Join us on December 6 for a one-day Advent Pilgrimage led by Deacon Robert Gromala — a sacred journey to holy sites that invites you to pause, pray, and rediscover the true peace and joy of the Advent season. Notre Dame University campus - Main Building The Christmas countdown is on… but before the wrapping paper, the cookies, and the chaos— what if we hit pause ? Advent is not just the pre-Christmas season. It’s a sacred time of holy anticipation , a chance to prepare our he

The Joy of Giving Each year during the Advent and Christmas seasons, our Angel Tree Ministry brings the joy of giving to children, mothers, veterans, and families in need—throughout Northwest Indiana and beyond—so they can all experience a brighter Christmas. And we are asking our parish partners to help bless those in need, as you always do! For this, our 23rd year, please Grab an Angel Tree Tag (and return by December 13-14) :   November 15–16 November 22–23 November 29–3

Many of us have been lifting Deacon Ed Shultz in prayer for some time; now we continue those prayers with hearts full of trust in God’s mercy. As we remember Deacon Ed with gratitude and love, we also recall that indulgences may be offered for the souls of the faithful departed—especially through Nov. 8, when plenary indulgences can be gained each day for those in purgatory.  The Pieta Prayer Book  reminds us: “An indulgence is granted the Christian faithful who devoutly v

We are thrilled to share extraordinary news that shines a bright light on St. John the Evangelist School’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence  and faith-based education . SJE School has been named a  Blue Ribbon School , recognized as an “Exemplary High Performing School.”  This prestigious national honor places SJE among the top 15 percent of schools in the nation  for student achievement! This remarkable accomplishment reflects the strength of our entire communi