Recent Rosary Rallies
Our community gathered in prayer throughout May. Thank you to everyone who joined us in faith and witness.
Join us at these gatherings as we fight to save St. Joseph Church. All are welcome.
Tuesday, April 21, 2026 • 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: St. John Township Community Center — 1515 W. Lincoln Hwy, Schererville, IN
We will give a Canonical Appeal Process update, plan strategy, and inform the wider community to “Rally the Troops.” This is a critical meeting — please bring friends, family, and neighbors.
Thursday, May 1, 2026 • 3:00 PM
Location: St. Joseph Church — 440 Joliet St, Dyer, IN 46311
Join us in prayer at our beloved church on the feast of St. Joseph the Worker. We will pray the Rosary together for the preservation of our parish. All are welcome — Catholic and non-Catholic alike.
Tuesday, May 13, 2026 • 3:00 PM
Location: Gary Diocese Office
On the Feast of Our Lady of Fatima, we will gather peacefully at the Diocese office to pray the Rosary and show our support for St. Joseph Parish. A visible, prayerful witness to our faith and determination.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Reaching: The 993 homes and businesses closest to St. Joseph Church in Dyer
We are sending a direct USPS mailing to the 993 homes and businesses closest to St. Joseph Church in Dyer — spreading awareness of our effort and inviting our neighbors to join us in saving the parish.
Thursday–Sunday, June 11–14, 2026
Location: Central Park — Dyer, IN
Visit our booth at the Dyer Summer Fest in Central Park. We will share Community Information Cards and answer questions about the effort to save St. Joseph Church. Stop by to learn how you can help.
Our community gathered in prayer throughout May. Thank you to everyone who joined us in faith and witness.
Significant funding exists for historic preservation — we need to act quickly to meet deadlines.
File canonical appeal within deadline from bishop’s decree. Contact FutureChurch and canon law attorneys. Begin National Register of Historic Places nomination.
OCP Parish Grants application deadline. Religious and charitable purposes grant from Oregon Catholic Press.
Sacred Places Indiana Fund application deadline. Up to $500,000 in capital grants through Indiana Landmarks and Partners for Sacred Places.
Jeffris Family Foundation inquiry. Midwest historic preservation planning studies and capital campaign challenge grants.
National Fund for Sacred Places application. $50,000 to $500,000 in matching capital grants through the National Trust.
Federal & State Historic Tax Credits — 20% each on qualified rehabilitation. CDBG grants through Lake County / Town of Dyer.
Register as a Friend of St. Joseph to receive event updates, meeting notices, and progress reports on our canonical appeal.
Register NowContact Joe Cascone: casconejoe@outlook.com