The Catholic Church says that Synodal Accompaniment is its pastoral “modus operandi” — yet the staff of the Gary Diocese, and the pastor of St. Joseph parish, have not allowed the people of Dyer to gather in St. Joseph church to discuss ways to keep St. Joseph a Catholic church.
Here, as Friends of St. Joseph Dyer Church, we encourage God’s People to share their heartfelt testimonies about the church they love.
Behind every signature is a story. These are the voices of parishioners, neighbors, and friends who believe St. Joseph belongs to the future, not only the past. The Vatican’s Dicastery for the Clergy weighs community support when reviewing a closure — so every voice strengthens our appeal.
“This is the only beautiful church left in the diocese. It is so sad the diocese gutted it more than a decade ago on the pretense of saving the school (which I proudly attended). This beautiful church is my home. It feels like worship in a way new wooden ugly structures just don’t. I know another church is being saved instead, but this church is worth saving, worth preserving.”— Michelle M.St. Joseph School alumna
“In responding to Joe Cascone’s letter that was written with tender sadness, my perspective is unique in that I am not a parishioner of St. Joseph, but I have been involved there enough over the years to know what a spiritually rich place of holy community St. Joseph’s Church has been for me.”— Bob M.Longtime friend of St. Joseph
Were you baptized, married, confirmed, or schooled at St. Joseph? Did your family help build or sustain this parish? Even a few sentences can help save it. Share your story and add your name to our community of supporters.
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