Faith and music shared with community by Gleaner award winner

Peggy Hendricks, of Lowell, was recently presented with the Senior Community Award by the Hawthorne Arbor of Gleaners in Lowell.

Labyrinth Day a chance for spiritual reflection

Amy Paget takes a photo of one of the seven circuits on the portable labyrinth after finishing set up on Thursday at St. John's Episcopal Church in Lafayette, Ind. World Labyrinth Day today and is an initiative of The Labyrinth Society, a nonprofit organization that promotes labyrinth use fo…

Labyrinth Day a chance for spiritual reflection

LAFAYETTE, Ind. | Amy Paget spent the last Saturday in April volunteering at Waycross Camp and Conference Center in Morgantown. The day was overcast and Paget decided to take a walk before the rain came that afternoon. She meandered through the outdoor labyrinth, something she has done sever…

Delwyn Gring

Delwyn Gring of Valparaiso performs songs for a music ministry at 8 p.m. on Thursdays at Cornucopia Coffee Company, 210 Lincolnway, in Valparaiso.

Musical ministry new life chapter for Valpo man who served his time

VALPARAISO | Delwyn Gring is using music and a microphone to help change lives.

Young teacher giving back to his school by living his faith

Steven Ferguson, 24, is relishing his new teaching position at Luther East High School in Lansing.

Faith groups want jobs agreement for Gary projects

The Northwest Indiana Federation will hold a meeting Saturday at Zion Progressive Cathedral to build support for an agreement to hire Gary residents for Gary/Chicago International Airport's $166 million expansion project.

Interfaith Clergy Council to observe Good Friday

GARY | The Interfaith Clergy Council of Gary and Vicinity will gather to observe Good Friday.

Faith exhibited in many diverse ways in region

To be given the task of writing about the state of faith in Northwest Indiana is a daunting task at best. To sum up, in a few paragraphs and words, the diversity, scope and vitality of faith in our corner of God’s world is somewhat akin to essaying the majesty of Lake Michigan by viewing it …

From palms to ashes

Lansing Scouts earn religious medals

CHICAGO | The Chicago Archdiocese awarded the Ad Altare Dei and the Pope Pius XII Catholic religious medals to Boy Scouts from Lansing’s Troop 271 at a Jan. 27 ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral.

South Holland offers opportunities to celebrate reason for the season

The village of South Holland ushers in the holiday season with traditional ceremonies, inspirational theater performances and spirited concerts. The true reason for the season permeates the community in celebration of God’s special gift to us.

St. Columba Advent parish mission

CHICAGO | All are invited to an Advent Mission, Growing in the Gift of Faith, at 7 p.m. Dec. 2 to 4 at St. Columba Church, 134th Street and Green Bay Avenue in Chicago.

Catholics invited to "come home" to the church

ST. JOHN | Deacon Ed Bodley and the parishioners, family and friends of St. John the Evangelist Church invite their neighbors, relatives and co-workers back to participate fully with the Catholic church family.

Presbyterian church marks 50 years in Dyer

DYER | Dyer Presbyterian Church commemorated 50 years as a Presbyterian church Nov. 11 with a worship service, dinner and special anniversary program.

Youth meet to share God's grace

MERRILLVILLE | Middle school youth from Northwest Indiana gathered recently for “Grásta Dé!,” a youth ministry event presented by the Diocese of Gary Office for Youth & Young Adults at at Andrean High School.

Steger church hosts Polka Mass, luncheon

STEGER | St. Liborius Church, 35th Street and Halsted Boulevard, is hosting a Polka Mass at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 28.

St. Kevin Church to offer Spanish Teaching Mass Oct. 24

CHICAGO | St. Kevin Church, 10509 S. Torrence Ave., in the city's South Deering neighborhood, is offering a Spanish Teaching Mass at 7 p.m. Oct. 24.

Voting centers offer option to streamline elections

Polling place worker Dorothy Vicari chats with voter Gene Anderson after he cast his ballot in precinct 14 at the Faith Church polling place in Dyer on May 8. Lake County officials have combined some precincts to have fewer polling places.

Voting centers offer option to streamline elections

Greg Guidotti gets assistance finding his voting precinct from polling place worker Beverly Zanstra on May 8 at Faith Church in Dyer. The church served as the polling place for more than one precinct, a growing trend.