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Diocesan Map of Indiana
Diocesan Map of Indiana
The Diocese of Gary consists of 4 counties in Northwest Indiana: Lake, Porter, La Porte, and Starke Counties (See blue highlighted areas.)
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Most Rev. Robert J. McClory, the current Bishop for the Diocese of GaryCredit: Diocese of Gary Website
Holy Angels Cathedral
Holy Angels Cathedral
At the heart of the Diocese of Gary is Holy Angels Cathedral, located at 640 Tyler St, Gary, IN 46402. It was the first Catholic parish founded in Gary, IN from its 1906 establishment under the Diocese of Fort Wayne and Rev. Thomas F. Jansen. It was also a school, which opened in 1909. "The United States Steel Corporation built a steel mill on the shores of Lake Michigan and established Gary in 1906 as a home for it workers. That same year, Holy Angels parish was established to meet the religious needs of the large number of Catholics who had come to Gary to build and work at the steel mill (Catholic Cathedrals 2019.)"
Holy Angels Cathedral
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Pamphlet from the Dedication of Holy Angels Church (Gary, IN, 1950)Credit: Calumet Regional Archives & John C. Trafny
Role in NWI
Role in NWI
Established by Pope Pius XII on December 10, 1956, the Diocese of Gary plays a huge role in Northwest Indiana. There are 64 parishes part of the diocese with 83 total Diocesan priests and 66 permanent deacons, 4 hospitals, 1 college, 3 high schools, 17 elementary schools, 2 day care centers, a camp, and 7 special centers for social services, according to the diocese's website. He also helped to establish the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), which offers youth opportunities to grow in their faith while participating in activities with their peers.
Nativity of Our Savior Catholic School & Church (Portage, IN)Credit: Viviana Plaza
"Jesus Speaks to the Children" Mosaic atAndrean High School (Merrillville, IN)Credit: Viviana Plaza
Tomb of Bishop Grutka
Tomb of Bishop Grutka
"In the east transept is the shrine of the Holy Angels. The first Bishop of Gary, Bishop Grutka was laid to rest here in November 1993. The shrine is dedicated to the deceased clergy of the diocese and the deceased members of the parish community. Two books of the Dead are placed there inviting the faithful to pray for the repose of their souls. The Holy Angels are the patrons of the Diocese of Gary and are the servants of the Almighty. They are the ones who lead us to the heavenly Jerusalem and protect us here on earth as we journey to the heavenly promise."
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