EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: God's central message is of reconciliation

"Alleluia! Christ is risen! He is risen, indeed!"

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Sharing light of Christ benefits missionaries, too

One of the great blessings we have in our congregation is the opportunity to take short-term mission trips, both in the U.S. and abroad in foreign countries.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Cleaning for Christmas, Christmas as cleansing

They were standing there waiting for me. The troubled look of concern was all over both of their faces. My wife and my oldest daughter were talking quietly to each other. I knew it wasn’t good. Then they turned to me and said, “Lady got sick last night, and it’s all over the basement!”

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Christmas is such a fulfilling holiday

It's finally here! The day we have been waiting for! Christmas Day is here, and hopefully you can breathe a deep fulfilling breath. Today is a day where we should be able to sit back and relax. The hard work is over for us — I hope!

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Easter shows God can overcome all problems

Today is the day Christians all over the world celebrate that Jesus Christ rose from the dead. Although Christmas is often the most popular holiday of the year, Easter ranks first in importance among all of the other holidays of the Christian church year. It is the celebration of God making …

Faithful gather for annual baskets blessing

Saturday activities at Our Lady of Consolation Church in Merrillville included an egg hunt and Easter Bunny, but for the multigenerational families gathered there, they were about something more: tradition and faith.

YOUNG VOICES: Always be prepared to give an answer

This past summer, I got a job. I'd like to say this was a summer job, but summer jobs usually involve working from June through August. I was hired Aug. 16.

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD: Supporting Cambodian school is a blessing to our church

Sometimes life as a pastor seems to be more joyful than others. There are some hills and valleys in the life of the parish pastor. I happen to be on one of those joyful highs right now. It isn't because life is especially easy right now. It's not. It is because of what I have just experience…

YOUNG VOICES: Let's show the world we know how to love

"Christmastime is here. Happiness and cheer."

Fresco celebrates church's 100th anniversary

EAST CHICAGO | Under the artists' bold brush strokes, the iconic face of Jesus Christ in the Byzantine style emerged from the church's ceiling.

Arizona bishop to Hammond audience: Get to know undocumented as people

HAMMOND | U.S. Conference of Bishops Vice President Gerald Kicanas said Friday he believes clergy of all religious denominations should urge parishioners to meet undocumented immigrants face to face.