Traditions have been held deep since childhood in our Catholic faith, with Advent and Christmas decorations and celebrations. We await the Incarnation and our homes and lives reflect this change in the liturgical year. We light the candles on the Advent Wreath, we set out our manger scenes, and add new prayers to the family prayer time with deep intention … Read More

Christ the King Sunday is an act of gratitude to God, the Father, for having made His Son, King and Lord of all things. It is a day we can fill our hearts to overflowing adoration of the Christ for all He has done for us. It is also a public way to show our service to Him. The Gospels … Read More

Click below on the Oct. Memo for the PDF download: OctccjcMemo

Fr. Bobby Vogel is a son of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Jennings County. After he was ordained he had one of his first Masses at St. Joseph where he grew up. He is now parochial vicar at St. Simon the Apostle Catholic Church in Indianapolis. If you want to know more about Fr. Vogel’s journey to the priesthood, read … Read More

As part of National Vocation Awareness Week we have been praying for the four men from our churches in Jennings County. Today, we pray for our priest, Fr. Jerry Byrd in a special way. Fr. Byrd converted to Catholicism when he was only 16 years old! He comes from a family of Baptist Ministers. Fr. Byrd’s conversion story was recently … Read More

There’s two great craft fairs this weekend in Jennings County. We’ve also got the November CCJC Memo that’s full of what’s been happening at our churches and a look ahead to what is coming up!   Download the PDF VERSION HERE! There’s 2 pages to this week’s CCJC Memo!