There’s a new prayer initiative at the Catholic Churches of Jennings County. Father Jerry Byrd announced a Prayer Cenacle of support for priests and the seven men in seminary from the Catholic Community of Jennings County. “We need to allow ourselves to be transformed and converted to be made into the men and women God wants us to become,” Father Byrd … Read More
New Confession Schedule
The New Confession Schedule for the Sacrament of Reconciliation has been announced for the Catholic Community of Jennings County! Please click the PDF below if you want to print it! New Confession Schedule Here are some other helpful links to learn about confession: A Long-Form Examination of Conscience A Brief Examination of Conscience Lastly, there is a beautiful reflection about … Read More
Discover our August Newsletter
When it comes to vocations in the Catholic Church, Father Jerry Byrd decided to do his part and started praying. He never expected to have seven men from the Catholic Community of Jennings County be an answer to his prayer, “but thanks be to God,” he said. Find out more about the seven men who are answering a vocation call … Read More
Why the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Devotion is World Famous
By Jennifer Lindberg The Immaculate Heart of Mary is a a world famous Catholic devotion garnering extensive and recent news coverage. Pope Francis’ consecration of Russia and the Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary renewed interest in this centuries old devotion that has inspired saints, popes, and the lay faithful. Mary’s Immaculate Heart was thrust into the world-wide spotlight … Read More
A beautiful Catholic chapel to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
By Jennifer Lindberg A beautiful Catholic chapel to the Immaculate Heart of Mary awaits prayerful visitors everyday in the nation’s capital. The Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. provides a prayer that can be used in August when the Catholic Church traditionally celebrates the Immaculate Heart of Mary. A beautiful Catholic chapel The chapel at the Basilica hosts … Read More
Everything You Need to Know About the Catholic Brown Scapular
By Jennifer Lindberg It’s one of the most popular holy items Catholics wear around their necks: the Catholic brown scapular. Here’s everything you need to know about this well-worn sacramental that has amazing promises attached to it. Today, the Catholic Church approves 18 different kinds of scapulars, such as the green scapular. But the most well-known Catholic scapular comes from … Read More
Inspiring Answers for our Catholic Faith
Introducing Father Byrd’s bulletin series aimed at giving people inspiring answers to our Catholic faith. Father explores a lot in his inaugural series, sharing an amazing story of celebrating Mass at the Holy House of Loreto in Italy, and delving into the Church’s use of Latin in her worship.
3 Powerful Precious Blood Prayers
By Jennifer Lindberg There are three powerful prayers to the Precious Blood of Jesus we can say for the month of July. The Catholic Church teaches that every drop of blood that Christ shed for us is worthy of adoration. “The Blood of the Man-God, is the pledge of peace between Heaven and earth, the object of profoundest worship, … Read More
