Bishop Robert J. McClory presents a gift to Sister Annie Serene Jacob, C.M.C. in honor of her 25-year jubilee as a women religious. Four milestone jubilarians and all sisters serving the diocese were feted at the a dinner following the annual Eucharistic Liturgy in Thanksgiving of Women Religious, held at...

  Among the leaders of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ attending the STH 25th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 18 who founded and have sustained Sojourner Truth House in Gary for the past 25 years are (left to right) Sister Nora Hahn, first STH board chair; Sister Carleen Wrasman, first STH...

  Association of the Immaculate Conception Father Diego Flores (left), blesses a gift from volunteer Giovani Quiroz (right) as they join hundreds of parishioners and guests of St. Mary who celebrated kermes in East Chicago on Sept. 18. Kermes is a church festival offering food, fellowship and entertainment for the purpose...

  Father Patrick Kalich (center) attended the 75th anniversary celebration for Campagna Academy Sept. 8 at The Center for Visual and Performing Arts in Munster. The retired pastor, who has served on the Campagna board of directors since 1995, was joined by St. Mary, Crown Point, parishioners: Nettie Stewart, Jan Mucha,...

  St. John the Evangelist religion teacher Greg Rabito shares details of the parish's restructured religion program on Aug. 28, while students attend class with catechists. The new program encourages more parent involvement. (Lynda J. Hemmerling photo)   BY LYNDA J. HEMMERLING / NWIC correspondent         Parishes throughout the Diocese of Gary are working diligently...

  The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Agnes installed a new leadership team on Aug. 27 in Fond du Lac, Wisc. Sisters serving for the next four years will be: (from left) Councilor Lael Niblick, General Superior Sharon Pollnow, General Vicar Peg Spindler, and Councilor Madeline Gianforte. (Provided photo)   BY MARLENE...