Monica Fletes reads to seven- and eight-year-old children from Acts 2:1-13 during the last day of the annual vacation Bible school at St. Mary, Crown Point, on June 21. More than 100 youth participated in this year's summer sessions, which were themed "Camping with Jesus." (Anthony D. Alonzo photo)   by MARLENE...

Barry Cummins, a parishioner at Holy Name of Jesus in Cedar Lake, explains during the May 4 Diocesan Pastoral Council meeting his decision to enter the diaconate program. A graduate of the Lay Ecclesial Ministry program on May 21, Cummins said he discerned "a call to serve" as a deacon....

Father Michael J. Yadron, Diocese of Gary administrator and pastor of St. Thomas More, Munster   by Northwest Indiana Catholic staff         Within days of accepting the position as diocesan administrator, Father Michael J. Yadron graciously answered staff questions about his new role.   I understand that “canon law” governs the appointment of a diocesan...