The ordination rite of transitional deacon is ancient but ever-new. Bobby Vogel bears witness to this sacred rite as he was ordained a transitional deacon on April 15 at St. Meinrad Archabbey. It marks his transition to the presbyterate when he will eventually be ordained a priest next year. Two other men, Sam Rosko and Anthony Armbruster were also ordained … Read More

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On Good Friday we spend the day remembering Our Lord’s Passion. It is a solemn mystery that unfolds today leading us to Easter Sunday in two days! Today, also begins the Divine Mercy Novena! You can download the printable booklet here! Learn How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy here!

We are healed by His bruises! O heavenly Physician, who takes upon Himself the sufferings of those He comes to cure! –Abbot Gueranger O.S.B. This is the day Judas made the bargain with the high priest to betray Christ for 30 pieces of silver. Traditionally, we call it Spy Wednesday, as Judas began to look for ways to turn Jesus … Read More

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On Monday of Holy Week, Mary of Bethany brought about a pint of pure nard (a very expensive perfume) to Jesus as he visited the home she shared with Lazarus and Martha. She poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped his feet with her hair. Her actions of pure love and generosity are ones to ponder as we enter into … Read More

The Divine Mercy Chaplet is one of the shortest and easiest chaplets to pray. It was given to St. Faustina, a polish nun, by Christ as a way to intercede for souls. Christ also wanted the chaplet prayed in a special way starting on Good Friday to prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday with a novena of chaplets. The Chaplet of … Read More

Watch a clip from our Amazing Parish Lenten Mission presented by Fr. Sean Danda.  

Our Lenten Newsletter for the Catholic Church of Jennings County is available today! Inside you’ll discover: How St. Francis of Assisi formed one of the most popular Lenten Traditions ( Hint: By Your Holy Cross You Have Redeemed the World.) Make  your Lenten Resolutions easier with Father Jerry Byrd’s Lenten Planner Read a vintage poem about Our Lady Also, don’t … Read More