Sponsor and godmother Kim Nondorf of Nativity of Our Savior, Portage (front, left) reads a prayer with her relative and catechumen Caleb Potchen (front, center), 11, from St. Bridget, Hobart, during the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels in Gary on Feb. 21.  During the service,...

  Adam Antone (left) listens to his podcast partner, Father Jacob McDaniel, associate pastor at St. Michael the Archangel in Schererville, explain his position on Lenten fasting during a live audience recording of "Chosen," their podcast, on Feb. 16 at St. Matthias in Crown Point. The duo started a second season...

Bishop Robert J. McClory talks with third- and fourth-year Lay Ecclesial Ministry students during a faith formation session on Feb. 20 at St. Matthias in Crown Point. The bishop spoke on the significant role the laity play in today's Catholic Church. (Bob Wellinski photo)   BY BOB WELLINSKI NWIC correspondent         CROWN POINT –...

  The Most Reverend Robert J. McClory Bishop, Diocese of Gary            Please join me for a five-week Lenten Retreat, a series of Eucharistic Holy Hours to be held on Thursdays at 7 p.m. at churches throughout the diocese. The retreat is open to the public for on-site participation or virtual...