Christian Unity in Action

Father Patrick Baikauskas of Saint Thomas Aquinas hosted the sixth annual Lafayette Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019 service.

On the evening of Nov. 12, nearly 100 Christians from the greater Lafayette community gathered in Fowler Hall on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus for an evening of ecumenical discussion. The question at the center of this event was “What is the Church? How do we love God and neighbor in 2019?” Six local church leaders, from various faith traditions, addressed this topic, which was followed by questions from the audience. Sponsors of the event included the Aquinas Educational Foundation and the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana. Top from left are: Pastor Dave Shockey, Purdue Christian Campus House; Father Joel Weir, St. Stephen the First Martyr Orthodox Church; the Rev. Lisa Williams Hood, First Baptist Church; Pastor James Foster, Living Truth of Christ Church; Pastor Robby Bradford, River City Church; Father Patrick Baikauskas, OP, St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center, and moderator Professor Don Mitchell.

Below is a photo from this year's Ecumenical Thanksgiving Vespers Service hosted by the Attica Williamsport Ministerial Association. The service was held at St. Francis Xavier Church. Pictured among 100 others is Father Sam Futral.

It is a law of the land that the first Thursday in May be set aside for this occasion.  Deacon Jim Rush, Diocesan Ecumenical & Interreligious Officer, addressed the crowd and took part in smaller prayer circles.  Read his comments HERE.  There was local news coverage which can be found at WLFI and Journal & Courier websites.

The discussion featuring Bishop Timothy L. Doherty and the Rev. John Armstrong drew more than 200 people to Duncan Hall in Lafayette on the evening of Oct. 17 (2017).  This year marks the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation.
Click HERE for full article by Caroline B. Mooney in The Catholic Moment.

Zionsville priests and pastors gather around a "Blessing Box" at St. Alphonsus Liguori Church after a service commemorating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation.

From left are:  the Rev. Whitney Rice, St. Francis In-the-Fields Episcopal Church; the Rev. Steve Albertin, Christ Lutheran Church; the Rev. Tyler Thompson, Zionsville Christian Church; the Rev. Scott Shelton, Zionsville Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Jerry Deck, Zionsville Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Glenn Howell, Zionsville United Methodist Church; Father Dennis O'Keeffe, St. Alphonsus Liguori Church; the Rev. Davies Reed, St. Francis In-the-Fields Episcopal Church; and Jeff Berger, St. Francis In-the-Fields Episcopal Church.

"Fix our eyes on you, Jesus." 
A prayer service celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity was held Jan. 16 (2018) at Evangelical Covenant Church in Lafayette.
Click HERE for full article by Caroline B. Mooney in The Catholic Moment.

The Muncie service was at St. Mary's Church and hosted by pastor Father Andrew Dudzinski.

The St. Boniface Religious Art Enrichment Program, developed by parishioner Annette Wilson, is meant to deepen the students' relationship with God by educating them in the history and meaning of religious art. The program compliments and supports their Religion Classes.

"Since 2008, we have introduced over 500 students and adults to the Orthodox faith. This year, as in past years, our visit to St. Alexis  with Fr. Gregory was more than educational. Our visit exposed the students (and adults!) to diversity, and encouraged mutual-respect.  Fr. Gregory graciously welcomed and entertained our group."  -Annette Wilson