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          Please plan to attend the scheduled Town Hall Meetings to discuss the Future Planning for the Long Term Viability of the Parish. These will be held at the following times and locations.  Sunday September 12th  – 12:00 pm after the 10:30 Mass

We are excited to again offer in-person religious education classes this fall!  Here is some important information about our upcoming programs: Parish School of Religion – Grades K through 8 PSR classes will meet in person this year!  Classes will start on Wednesday, September 15 in all

The 6th annual Divine Mercy Wine and Beer Tasting will take place on Saturday, October 2 from 7 – 10 pm at the Antwerp Center located directly behind the Catholic Church in Antwerp (303 S. Monroe St, Antwerp OH). Join us in trying a variety of wines

Divine Mercy Catholic School will begin classes for the fall on Wednesday, August 18.  Our open house will be on Monday, August 16 from from 5:00-6:00. We’re excited to have Grant’s Smokin’ Wheels BBQ food truck in front of our gym during open house. Divine Mercy School

Congratulations to Matt Adams, son of Paul and Marilyn Adams, who received the Open Arms Award from the Diocese of Toledo for his ministry in the church! Matt is a dedicated altar server at our Antwerp campus. The Open Arms Awards recognize Catholics with disabilities and their

Together, the Bishops of Ohio have decided that the general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (including the Saturday/Vigil Mass) is to be reinstated (CIC, can. 1247). This will take effect in each of the Dioceses of Ohio the weekend of June

“In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation.”  — Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, 13 Click Here to read Bishop Thomas’ introductory letter “Conscience and the Catholic Voter.” This 8-part series, prepared by the Director of the

Our Parish School of Religion Newsletter is now available with information on learning options for this fall.  We hope to be able to return to in person classes after Christmas. PSR Newsletter 2020 One parents have read about the options available this fall, please register here.

From: Most Reverend Daniel E. Thomas Date: 13 August 2020 Rejoice in hope, endure in affliction, persevere in prayer. -Romans 12: 12 Kindly inform the faithful that they continue to be dispensed from their obligation to attend Sunday Mass until further notice. Together with the Bishops of

All summer, the parish staff has been going back and forth about what to do about PSR classes.  A great deal of thought, prayer, and discussion went in to this decision.  We consulted the Health Department, the Diocese of Toledo, and other catechetical leaders from our deanery.