Cathedral of the Holy Angels - Diocese of Gary

08/15/2026

All GARY PARISHES will celebrate Mass on their regular weekend schedules despite this week’s weather challenges. We invite you to join us in prayer, gratitude and fellowship:

St. Joseph the Worker - Saturday at 4pm, Sunday at 9am English / 11:30am Spanish
St. Mary of the Lake - Sunday at 9am
Holy Angels - Sunday at 11am

Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ, our Lord and God: having completed the course of her earthly life, she was assumed body and soul into heavenly glory. This faith, received from the tradition of the Church, was solemnly defined by Pope Pius XII.

08/14/2026

Thanks be to God, all GARY PARISHES in Diocese of Gary will celebrate Mass on their regular weekend schedules despite this week’s weather challenges. We invite you to join us in prayer, gratitude and fellowship:

St. Joseph the Worker - Saturday at 4pm, Sunday at 9am English / 11:30am Spanish
St. Mary of the Lake - Sunday at 9am
Holy Angels - Sunday at 11am

08/14/2026

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Gary is providing assistance to individuals and families affected by this week's storms through a disaster relief fund.

Please help us get the word out. If you're able to give to help our neighbors in need, visit https://www.catholic-charities.org/

08/11/2026

Prayers for all in our community.

Please join us in praying for all who were impacted by today's storms and those who are involved in the recovery efforts. We pray especially for prompt restoration of power, the availability of secure shelter in our communities, and safe conditions for first responders and rescue workers.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name...

08/11/2026

08/09/2026

07/22/2026

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, calls the Church and the world to rediscover the God-given dignity of every human person and to build communities rooted in justice, reconciliation, solidarity, and hope.

Join the Josephite Pastoral Center and a distinguished panel of Black Catholic leaders, theologians, clergy, and lay ministers for a timely conversation exploring how this historic document speaks to the experiences, challenges, and gifts of Black Catholics in the United States.

Together, we will reflect on themes including human dignity, racial justice, evangelization, synodality, healing, civic participation, community life, and the ongoing mission of the Black Catholic Church. We will also consider Pope Leo XIV's acknowledgment of the Church's historical failures regarding slavery and racism and discuss what authentic reconciliation and renewal might look like for Black Catholic communities today.

Whether you are a pastor, ministry leader, educator, student, parishioner, or simply interested in the future of the Church, this webinar offers an opportunity to engage one of the most important Catholic documents of our time through the lens of Black Catholic faith, history, and witness.

Hosted by the Josephite Pastoral Center
Co-Sponsored by: Subcommittee on African American Affairs - USCCB, Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary
Date: Monday, August 24, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Zoom

All are welcome.

Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q1AvFPI_TMWO9rKl8q9vgg #/registration

07/21/2026

In light of several recent immigration enforcement encounters resulting in the loss of life, Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation, and Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chairman of the Committee on Migration, issued the following pastoral reflection:

“As Catholics, we believe that all persons are created in the image and likeness of God and, therefore, grieve all situations where human life is brought to an unnatural end. This is a core teaching of our faith and one we can never grow weary of proclaiming as disciples of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

“As the bishops of the United States affirmed last November, ‘We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement.’ Racial profiling in particular not only violates God-given dignity (Open Wide Our Hearts, p. 4) but also inflicts profound harm on individuals, families, and communities by fostering fear, eroding trust, and increasing the risk of unjust and even tragic outcomes. Our pastoral concerns are distinct from what the civil law itself may permit.

“Acts that diminish or disregard the dignity of any person or group of people should never be normalized in our society. The dehumanization of immigrants, regardless of their legal status, is one such example of this; the vilification of law enforcement officers is yet another.
“We continue to affirm the legitimate role of civil authorities to implement the law in a humane manner and with respect for fundamental human rights, including the rights to life and due process. The power of the state must always be exercised within the limits of the moral law. To that end, we call for accountability, transparency, and justice, which require that meaningful reforms be made to our immigration system.

“We join in praying for the souls of those killed and for their families, for our nation, and for all those entrusted with the duties of public service. We pray for an end to dehumanizing rhetoric, racial prejudice, and violence and for a renewed commitment to recognizing the inherent dignity of every person as a child of God. We plead for the intercession of Mary, Our Mother, who is the model of perfect faith in times of grief, hardship, and uncertainty.”

07/19/2026

CATHEDRAL RECEIVES NEEDED MAINTENANCE
Tuckpointing and restorative work continues at Holy Angels

BY ERIN CISZCZON
Northwest Indiana Catholic

GARY – Nestled in the heart of Gary, residents and visitors can spot the steeple of the Cathedral of the Holy Angels along the intersection of 5th Street and Tyler Street. During recent months, the view of the church has looked a little different as scaffolding went up around the building to complete some needed work on its exterior walls.

The work being done currently at the cathedral is twofold. First, Restore Works out of Griffith is performing a complete exterior deep cleaning of all stone, along with tuckpointing of the entire stone exterior. Diocese of Gary’s manager of operations, David Moore, explained that this work is crucial to correcting water infiltration that has been occurring for several years.

“It has started to cause some internal damage to the plaster due to wind-driven rains, not to mention the need to sustain the overall integrity of the entire structure,” he said.

Scaffolding was needed so that the technicians could get from ground level to the very top of the stonework. This work has not been done since the cathedral was built and dedicated in 1950. Over the years, dirt from the mills and other industrial businesses settled in the corners of the church building. This portion of the project is anticipated to be completed by the end of August 2026.

In addition, the diocese is also having all the stained glass completely restored by Botti Studios out of Evanston, Ill. This involves repairs and replacement of the frames (where needed), replacement of all the exterior plexi panels/caulk – which are yellowed and deteriorated – with real glass, an interior window venting system, re-leading, repairs and cleaning of all the stained glass.

To view the full article and other local stories, visit https://dcgary.org/NWIC.