In this article, we seek to shed light on the Catholic teachings surrounding purgatory and prayer for the holy souls in purgatory. The Last Four Things The last four things in life are death, judgement, heaven, and hell. At the moment of death, everyone is judged by God based on their life...
Over the last couple years, our Archdiocese has been in a synod, listening to the voices in the pews in order to discern the promptings of the Holy Spirit. One of the overwhelming themes was for an increase in opportunities for faith sharing and small groups. In my past year at GA, I have heard...
August is a month filled with reminders of the Blessed Virgin Mary. We began the month with the memory of St. Alphonsus Liguori, a great lover of Our Lady, and on August 15th we celebrated the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Just one week later, on August 22nd, the Church...
More than 100 parishioners attended our recent Parish Town Hall to discuss the proposed lease with Chesterton Academy. The evening provided an opportunity to share information about the proposal and, most importantly, to hear and respond to questions from parishioners. There were many...
Curious about the Faith? Join us for OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)! We will journey together using Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained - a beautifully produced, 16-part video series designed for seekers, those thinking about becoming Catholic, or Catholics who want to...
As summer begins to wind down, the month of August often reminds us that seasons are always changing. Vacations come to an end, families prepare for a new school year, and many of us begin settling back into familiar routines. Amid these transitions, the Church invites us to remain rooted in...
We live in an age overflowing with information. With a few taps on a phone, we can learn almost anything. We have access to more knowledge than any generation in history. Yet for all our knowledge, we often seem to lack wisdom. The Scriptures speak often of wisdom, but they mean something far...
In recent weeks, many Catholics have heard the news that Pope Leo XIV has declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) to be in schism following another series of unauthorized episcopal consecrations. This has understandably raised many questions. What happened? Why is this significant? And what...
The Giving Center will be relocating during the week of July 6. Don't worry - the Giving Center is not going away. It will simply be returning to its original location across the hallway from the parish office, in the area that once served as the church coat closets. Moving the Giving Center...
As we celebrate Independence Day, many of us will gather with family and friends for picnics, parades, fireworks, and other festivities. We rightly give thanks for the many blessings we enjoy as citizens of the United States: religious liberty, representative government, freedom of speech, and...
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