Lake Station citywide prayer breakfast planned for April 6

LAKE STATION | There will be a citywide prayer breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. April 6 at the Edison High School, 3304 Parkside.

Let’s combine our efforts for a better tomorrow

For the sake of the Gospel, our country needs what Truth in Action Ministries offers: Hope through faith in Jesus Christ and a return to righteousness, to the values, principles and biblical worldview on which America was established.

Faithful assist Whiting pantry

The Rev. Richard Boban Jr. speaks Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the Whiting/Robertsdale Community Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service. The offerings from the service went to benefit the Whiting Food Bank.

Faithful assist Whiting pantry

Jami Cloghessy, of Whiting, sings in the choir Sunday while Nicholas, her service dog, lays nearby at Sacred Heart Catholic Church during the Whiting/Robertsdale Community Interdenominatinoal Thanksgiving Service.

Faithful assist Whiting pantry

Worshippers sing hymns Sunday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church during the Whiting/Robertsdale Community Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service. The offering was contributed to the Whiting Food Pantry.

Faithful assist Whiting pantry

The Rev. Kevin Scalf delivers the offering prayer Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church for the Whiting/Robertsdale Community Interdenominational Thanksgiving Service.

The 11th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast

St. Patricks School eighth-graders listen Wednesday as Indianapolis Colts community spokesman Josh Bleill speaks at the 11th annual Community Prayer Breakfast at Trinity Hall in Chesterton.

The 11th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast

Indianapolis Colts community spokesman Josh Bleill heads to the podium to speak at the 11th annual Community Prayer Breakfast Wednesday at Trinity Hall in Chesterton.

The 11th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast

Indianapolis Colts community spokesman Josh Bleill speaks Wednesday at the 11th annual Community Prayer Breakfast at Trinity Hall in Chesterton.

Second annual Cross Walk, rally seek prayers, hope for Gary

About 50 people representing Northwest Indiana and Chicago religious institutions marched on Gary streets Saturday praying for peace and prosperity in the city.

Gary Juneteenth prayer breakfast, The Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast

The group String of Pearls sings "Amazing Grace" on Tuesday morning at the Genesis Convention Center during the Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast in Gary.

Gary Juneteenth prayer breakfast, The Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast

Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson speaks Tuesday morning as church and community leaders gather at the Genesis Convention Center for the Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast, an annual celebration recognizing Juneteenth, a celebration commemorating the end of slavery in Texas two years after th…

Gary Juneteenth prayer breakfast, The Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast

Church and community leaders bow their heads in prayer Tuesday morning as they gather at the Genesis Convention Center for the Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast, which also commemorates Juneteenth.

Gary Juneteenth prayer breakfast, The Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast

Church and community leaders gather Tuesday morning at the Genesis Convention Center for the Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast to mark Juneteenth.

Gary Juneteenth prayer breakfast, The Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast

Church and community leaders gather Tuesday morning at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary for the Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast, which also commemorates Juneteenth.

Area religious, business, civic leaders pause to pray for Gary

GARY | Local leaders asked Tuesday for guidance and wisdom for Gary at the Mayor's Leadership Prayer Breakfast, also known as Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

Latinos pray for end to racism in Hammond

Julie Contreras holds a shell with burning incense as she participates Friday in a prayer vigil outside the School City of Hammond administration building. The group prayed for an end to racism against Latinos in Hammond during the vigil from noon to 5 p.m.

Latinos pray for end to racism in Hammond

Julie Contreras, of the Indiana Latino Agenda, holds a shell with burning incense Friday during a prayer vigil outside the School City of Hammond administration building.

Latinos pray for end to racism in Hammond

Julie Contreras, left, of the Indiana Latino Agenda; Patricia Maciel, of Blue Island, Ill.; Daniela Asso Maciel, of Mexico City; and Daniel Munoz, of Zacatecas, Mexico, pray for an end to racism against Latinos in Hammond during a vigil Friday outside the School City of Hammond administratio…

'And with your spirit': Region Catholics adjust to changes in liturgy

Region Catholics will experience a different Mass this Christmas that some church leaders believe brings tradition and more "poetic language" back into the religious service.