St. Edward's Youth Ministry at 216 S Nichols St., Lowell, IN 46356 US - FONT face=
We are located in Lowell, Indiana, at St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church. It is really nice here. Check us out!
Our Church History St. Edward's Faith Community 1870-2004
1869: The first church, seating 150, is erected on Burnham Street.
1870: In May, a three day mission was held. This mission marked the beginning of our parish and the dedication of the new building.
1897: A second, larger church with a high steeple is erected and dedicated by Bishop Rademacher.
1898: The rectory is built south of the church facing Castle Street.
1914: Fire destroys the church and the rectory is badly damaged. A brick school is under construction on Burnham Street.
1915: A combination church and school is completed - the third church.
1957: Ten acres of land are purchased on the west side of Lowell with Bishop Andrew Grutka head of the new Diocese of Gary.
1958: A new limestone church (our fouth) seating 405, is dedicated. A new school, convent and rectory are also built.
1983: School adds library, classroom and Boney Hall.
1994: Convent is converted into Parish Ministry Center.
1999: Plans are made for the addition of 7th and 8th grade.
2001: Our first 7th grade class graduates.
2001: Master Planning for renovations begin.
2007: Fr. Peter moves into a new home.
2007: The Ministry Center is moved into Fr. Peter's old home.
2007: Renovation on the old Ministry Center begins.
2007: The Youth Ministry gets their youth room, which is the old rectory.
Five wars, fifteen pastors, three different orders of sisters, and many blessed moments later we continue to come together as a family of faith.
Hail Mary
"Beginning with Mary's unique cooperation with the working of the Holy Spirit, the Churches developed their prayer to the holy Mother of God, centering it on the Person of Christ manifested in His mysteries. In countless hymns and antiphons expressing this prayer, two movements usually alternate with one another: the first "magnifies" the Lord for the "great things" He did for His lowly servant and through her for all human beings. The second entrusts the supplications and praises of the children of God to the Mother of Jesus, because she now knows the humanity which, in her, the Son of God espoused." - from the Catechism of the Catholic Church; 2675.
The Apostles Creed
"The Apostles' Creed is so called because it is rightly considered to be a faithful summary of the apostles' faith. It is the ancient baptismal symbol of the Church of Rome. Its great authority arises from this fact: it is 'the Creed of the Roman Church, the See of Peter, the first of the apostles, to which he brought the common faith." - from the Catechism of the Catholic Church; 194.
Just some helpful Prayers for You
As many of us are going on the CYX retreat, here are some prayers to help us through this retreat. Use them!