St. Mary Catholic Church, Crown Point

St. Mary Catholic Church, Crown Point Saint Mary’s Church is a Faith Community of Disciples following Jesus Christ in the Roman Catholic Tradition. Our History

It began in 1865. Paul Werhle.

People gathered to celebrate Mass with our first pastor, Father H. The first church building, a frame structure on South Main Street, was dedicated by Bishop Luers on Rosary Sunday in 1868. A Sisters’ Residence was built in 1872 for the Sisters of Saint Agnes, a religious community of dedicated women destined to serve at Saint Mary’s for over a century. Their residence served as the first school-h

ouse. Father Werhle was succeeded by Father L. Weiser (1868 – 1871), Father Henry Meissner (1871 – 1875) and Father Matthias Zumbuelte (1875 – 1876). The parish was given to the Benedictine Fathers in the hope that a seminary would be established . Benedictine priests served the people of Saint Mary’s until a diocesan priest, Father Philip Guethoff, was appointed pastor in 1889. Father Guethoff realized the church building was too small for the growing congregation. Despite opposition from some parishioners who were quite satisfied with the existing church building, he was able to convince the community to build the present church on Joliet Street in 1890. A convent and the present rectory were erected in 1911. Father Guethoff remained pastor until his death in 1943 when he was succeeded by Father Joseph Hammes who had been serving at Saint Mary’s as an assistant since 1926. Father Hammes led the effort to construct a new convent, school building and gym in 1959. Father Hammes served as pastor until his retirement in 1972 when he was succeeded by Monsignor Vincent Lengerich. Monsignor Lengerich served as pastor until 1983 when he was succeeded by Monsignor Don Grass. Father Grass led the effort to enlarge the school building in 1992 and renovate the church building in 2002. He was succeeded as pastor by Father Patrick Kalich in 2003.

Good Morning! Have a wonderful Wednesday!
06/03/2026

Good Morning! Have a wonderful Wednesday!

Sleep well. 🧡
06/03/2026

Sleep well. 🧡

In most dioceses of the United States, the Church will celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi this year on Sunday, Ju...
06/02/2026

In most dioceses of the United States, the Church will celebrate the Solemnity of Corpus Christi this year on Sunday, June 7, following the traditional rhythm of the calendar shortly after Trinity Sunday.
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The feast, instituted in 1264 by Pope Urban IV, highlights the Church’s faith in the Real Presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. “Corpus Christi” is Latin for “Body of Christ,” drawing our attention to Christ truly present under the appearances of bread and wine.
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Throughout history, deep devotion to Christ in the Blessed Sacrament has marked the lives of the saints; by following their example, we too can grow in love for Jesus present in the Eucharist and strengthen our friendship with him through his Body and Blood.

Wanted to share some photos from the Memorial Day Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery. Thanks to all who attended and all those...
06/02/2026

Wanted to share some photos from the Memorial Day Mass at St. Mary's Cemetery. Thanks to all who attended and all those who helped make it happen.

June 2, 2026 🙏You don’t have to have every answer right now. Some steps in life require faith before clarity. Trust befo...
06/02/2026

June 2, 2026 🙏
You don’t have to have every answer right now. Some steps in life require faith before clarity. Trust before certainty. Peace before understanding. And that can feel uncomfortable. But God is already ahead of you. He sees the bigger picture you can’t see yet. He knows where this road is leading. And He is faithful to guide you one step at a time. 💛

So today, don’t focus on figuring out the whole journey. Just take the next faithful step. The next prayer. The next moment of trust. “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.” — Proverbs 16:3 ✝️

June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!⁣On Friday, June 12, Bishop McClory will be dedicating our diocese to the...
06/02/2026

June is the Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus!
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On Friday, June 12, Bishop McClory will be dedicating our diocese to the Sacred Heart at the conclusion of a Eucharistic Procession through Crown Point. Learn more and RSVP at dcgary.org/dedication

Sleep well!
06/02/2026

Sleep well!

Have you ever been to an ordination before? If not, consider this your official invitation!⁣This Saturday, June 6, Bisho...
06/01/2026

Have you ever been to an ordination before? If not, consider this your official invitation!
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This Saturday, June 6, Bishop McClory will ordain Deacon William O'Donnell to the priesthood and Nicholas Emsing to the transitional diaconate at 10:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Holy Angels. All are welcome!

June 1, 2026 ☀️A new month is here. A fresh beginning. Another reminder that God’s mercy did not run out on you. No matt...
06/01/2026

June 1, 2026 ☀️
A new month is here. A fresh beginning. Another reminder that God’s mercy did not run out on you. No matter what May looked like... the victories, the disappointments, the unanswered prayers... June begins with grace. You don’t have to carry yesterday into this new season.

Take a breath. Release the pressure. And trust that God is already going before you. There is still hope ahead. Still healing ahead. Still beauty waiting to unfold in your story. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed… His mercies are new every morning.” — Lamentations 3:22–23

Sleep well.💜
06/01/2026

Sleep well.💜

Address

321 East Joliet Street
Crown Point, IN
46307

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

Telephone

(219) 663-0044

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