All Souls Day Masses & Rosary Information

All Souls’ Day is November 2, just one day after All Saints Day.  This holy day celebrates all the faithful departed. We’ve got some beautiful events planned for the Catholic Churches of Jennings County. First there is an All Souls’ Day Mass on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 9:30 a.m. This will be a Traditional Latin Mass offered by Fr. Jerry … Read More

All Saints Day Masses! And All About Its Origins in Rome!

All Saints’ Day is November 1,  a day celebrating all the holy men and women in Heaven–those known and unknown by the Church. It is also a holy day of obligation. The feast day started in 609 with Pope Boniface IV instituting it when the Roman temple of the Pantheon in Rome became a church –The Basilica di Santa Maria … Read More

She Chose Life: Fr. Byrd’s Amazing Respect Life Month Story!

Fr. Jerry Byrd’s mother was told to terminate her pregnancy. Instead, she told the doctors, “No!” He told The Coming Home Network about this story — that he didn’t know until he was ordained a Roman Catholic priest! You can watch it HERE! In Case You Missed It Fr. Byrd was also interviewed about his conversion story from a baptist … Read More

Get the CCJC Memo!

Hey Christians of CCJC! Be sure to mark the Holy Day of Obligation coming up. There’s still room on the Healing the Whole Person Retreat. We have had a great response. If you want to register go HERE! 

How Mary Helps Us & A Procession!

To end our month of October’s devotions to the rosary and Our Lady there will be a Candlelight Marian Procession on Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. outside of St. Joseph! Marian Processions are traditional ways to shows honor for the Mother of God & calls down Her intercession for us! The intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary is a strong … Read More

Who is God? St. Francis of Assisi Has the Answer!

St. Francis of Assisi is one of the most famous saints. He was born in this little town of Italy in 1182. His renouncement of his wealth shocked his parents and friends. When he heard the words, “Rebuild My Church,” from the San Damiano Crucifix he began to physically repair ruined churches in his hometown. St. Francis also received the … Read More

Litany of Trust on St. Faustina’s Feast Day

Litany of Trust  The litany is inspired by the messages of Christ to St. Faustina and the Divine Mercy Image with the words: Jesus, I Trust in You!  If you want to learn how to trust more read Four Ways to Live the Words, Jesus I Trust in You from a previous homily of Fr. Byrds.  Here’s the Litany The … Read More

Say a Prayer to St. Therese Today on Her Feast Day of Oct. 1

Miraculous Invocation to St. Therese O Glorious St. Therese, whom Almighty God has raised up to aid and inspire the human family, I implore your Miraculous Intercession. You are so powerful in obtaining every need of body and spirit from the Heart of God. Holy Mother Church proclaims you “Prodigy of Miracles… the greatest saint of Modern Times.” Now I … Read More