The Pentecost Novena is the original novena. It’s the first one ever asked for and by Jesus. After the Ascension– when Christ was taken up to heaven after rising from the dead — He asked them to remain in prayer. Jesus asked them to pray constantly in the upper room until the descent of the Holy Spirit which came on … Read More

Download your snapshot of the May Feast Days and Mass changes for May 18-27 below: May 18-27   Also see our new blog posts about The Ascension and St. Rita!      

St. Rita is a surprising saint of something we might not expect: baseball. The Italian saint is known for being incorrupt, having the stigmata, and bringing peace to warring families in Italy. But baseball? The game wasn’t even invented when St. Rita of Cascia was born in Italy in 1381. Why is St. Rita the Patron Saint of Baseball? Baseball … Read More

The Ascension is one of the most important feast days in the Catholic Church. After the resurrection, Jesus spent forty days instructing his followers until he left them on the Feast of the Ascension. On this day, Christ commissioned His Apostles to preach the Gospel to all nations and giving them His blessing. “He was lifted up before their eyes, … Read More

Meredith Inman is the new principal for St. Mary’s Catholic School. Inman has taught at St. Mary’s for nine years as the kindergarten teacher. She has twelve years of teaching experience. She received a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Hanover College and her Masters in School Administration from Indiana Wesleyan College. “Meredith brings strong leadership ability to our school,” said … Read More

St. Joseph understands all our struggles with work and life balance. His feast day as St. Joseph the Worker on May 1 is an opportunity for us to remember work is sanctified. May St. Joseph help us develop the gifts we received from God to do our work. “May we work methodically, peacefully, and in moderation and patience and with … Read More

  The month of May brings a common devotion close to the hearts of many Catholics: the May Crowning.  It dates back to the early Church and continues today. A History of Making Mary Queen  Statues wearing crowns of flowers stretch back to the early fifth century with the Council of Ephesus. It portrays Mary as Queen and Empress seated upon … Read More

The ordination rite of transitional deacon is ancient but ever-new. Bobby Vogel bears witness to this sacred rite as he was ordained a transitional deacon on April 15 at St. Meinrad Archabbey. It marks his transition to the presbyterate when he will eventually be ordained a priest next year. Two other men, Sam Rosko and Anthony Armbruster were also ordained … Read More

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On Good Friday we spend the day remembering Our Lord’s Passion. It is a solemn mystery that unfolds today leading us to Easter Sunday in two days! Today, also begins the Divine Mercy Novena! You can download the printable booklet here! Learn How to Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy here!