Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish Lorain

09/13/2026

Welcome to the 24th Sunday in ordinary time. Have a blessed week!

09/11/2026

On this 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, we pause in solemn remembrance of those whose lives were taken that day, those who were injured, and the families whose grief and loss continue to this day.

September 11 left an indelible mark on our nation and on our world. We remember the innocent victims who went to work or boarded planes expecting an ordinary day. We remember the heroic first responders – firefighters, emergency medical personnel and law enforcement officers – along with military personnel, clergy, medical professionals, and countless others whose courage shone brightly amid the darkness of that day and the difficult days that followed. Their selfless service remains a testament to the dignity of human life and the power of sacrificial love.

We also remember how Americans turned to prayer in the midst of fear and uncertainty. Churches filled, communities came together, and neighbors cared for one another. In those painful days, we were reminded that God does not abandon his people. Even in moments of profound suffering, the Lord walks with us, offering comfort, strength, and hope.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to pray for those who still carry the burdens of September 11: families who lost loved ones, survivors, first responders who still bear physical and emotional wounds, and all whose lives were forever changed. We pray as well for a new generation that knows these events only through the accounts of others. And we continue to pray for peace in our world that remains too filled with violence.

The memory of September 11 calls us not only to look back, but also asks us to renew our commitment to charity, unity, and respect for the God-given dignity of every human person. Hatred can never have the final word. As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to be instruments of peace, witnesses to truth, and bearers of hope in a world in desperate need of healing.

May we honor the memory of those who died by living lives marked by faith, compassion, and service to others. And may God inspire all of us to persist in the work for peace, justice, and the common good.

May God bless you and those you love.

09/10/2026

Tomorrow's 8:15am Daily Mass will be offered for the listeners and donors of The Rock Catholic Radio.

Every month, Mass is offered for the listeners and donors of The Rock Catholic Radio. This month's is at the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church in Lorain on Friday, September 11 at 8:10 a.m. You can find our Mass of the Month and other great Catholic events at https://rockcatholicradio.com/calendar/

09/09/2026

Our two-parish women's ministry and fellowship - Women Answer Yes - resumes tonight at St. Peter Parish, Lorain. Email for more information or just show up!

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Happy birthday to our Blessed Mother and Happy Feast Day to us! To celebrate our feast day, we will have Eucharistic Devotions this upcoming Sunday.

09/06/2026

Good morning. Thank you for joining us as we celebrate the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time!

09/05/2026

Instead of 8:15 AM Daily Mass on Monday, we will celebrate Mass at 9:00 AM for Labor Day. The parish office will also be closed for the holiday.

09/04/2026

Join us tomorrow!

09/03/2026

Nativity School shortly before completion of the structure in 1922. Note that the statue of Mary and the Child Jesus is not yet placed in the niche above the doors. The building was dedicated on November 12, 1922. This picture was taken by the Rudy Moc studios of Lorain.