Diocese of Lafayette in IN

Today’s Gospel reading from this Friday of the Thirty-fourth Week in Ordinary Time is from Luke 21:29-33. Other readings from today can be found on the USCCB's website at: bible.usccb.org.

Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving! May this day remind us to lift our hearts in gratitude to the God of all, who has done wondrous things for us. “Bless the God of all, who has done wondrous things on earth.” – Sirach 50:22”

Did you know that you can fulfill your IRA minimum distribution requirement through qualified charitable distributions and support the 2025 Catholic Ministries Appeal at the same time? Please call Tim Bobillo, Major and Planned Gifts Officer, at 765-269-4608 to learn more!

As we enter Thanksgiving week, let us turn to God in prayer for strength — strength to face the stress of travel, preparation, and family gatherings with patience and love. May we pause to rest in his presence, finding peace and gratitude in the Lord who sustains us.

Today’s Gospel reading is in celebration of the Memorial of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary from Luke 19:45-48. Other readings from today can be found on the USCCB's website at: bible.usccb.org.

Happy National Homemade Bread Day! As we enter the holiday season, may your kitchens be filled with the aroma of fresh bread and your hearts with gratitude for the one who is the Bread of Life. What bread are you baking for your family today?

Today’s reading from this Saturday of the Thirty-second Week in Ordinary Time is from Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9. Other readings from today can be found on the USCCB's website at: bible.usccb.org.

On November 12, 2025, and for the first time in 12 years, the U.S. bishops issued a Special Message addressing their concern for the evolving situation impacting immigrants in the United States. Collectively, the bishops have invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops. Here, some of those bishops come together to give voice to the message, which advocates for a meaningful reform of immigration laws and the recognition of the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants. youtube.com/watch?v=nsMQ8V…

Our Catholic Ministries Appeal theme for this year is Called to Love! Please scan the QR code or visit dol-in.org/cma to learn more about how your generosity is helping bring others to experience the love of Christ and His Church!

Bishop Doherty recently wrote a new article for The Catholic Moment, read it early here: dol-in.org/bishop-doherty… Find the article referenced in the column here: osvnews.com/mary-mother-of….

Today is the Feast Day of Josaphat. He was born in Ukraine and canonized by Pope Pius IX in 1967, over 300 years after his death.

On this Veterans Day, we prayerfully remember all who gave their lives in service to our nation. May we honor their sacrifice by lifting up prayers for them, their families, and all who continue to serve, asking God to bless them with peace and strength.

Today’s reading is in celebration of the Feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome from 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17. Other readings from today can be found on the USCCB's website at: bible.usccb.org.

Today’s reading from this Thursday of the Thirty-first Week in Ordinary Time is from Romans 14:7-12. Other readings from today can be found on the USCCB's website at: bible.usccb.org.

“Vocation” means “call.” As Catholics, we believe God calls individuals to fulfill certain roles in the Church, both for their own holiness, and the good of the entire Body of Christ.⁣ ⁣ To find out more about our Vocations, visit dol-in.org/vocations.

Happy Feast Day of Charles Borromeo! He was canonized by Pope Paul V in 1610. He is the patron saint of many groups, such as seminarians, spiritual directors, and spiritual leaders.

Your generosity to the Catholic Ministries Appeal enables the Office of Architecture and Building Services to provide professional, thorough and efficient support and assistance to all diocesan locations. Go to dol-in.org/cma to donate today!

This week is National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov 2-8, 2025! To find out more about Vocations in the Diocese of Lafayette-in-Indiana, visit dol-in.org/vocations.

Today is All Souls’ Day, a time to pray for all the faithfully departed. May we find peace in prayer and hope in Christ’s promise of eternal life. Other readings can be found here: bible.usccb.org.

To celebrate the Solemnity of All Saints, we have a Gospel reading from Matthew 5:1-12A. May your day be filled with prayer and love. Other readings from today can be found on the USCCB's website at: bible.usccb.org.