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"And He said to them, 'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation.'"
​- Mark 16:15

A New Logo for LaPorte Catholic Church

3/25/2021

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Over the last several years, we have made great strides in bringing the three parishes of LaPorte together in proclaiming Christ and our Catholic Faith.  Much has been initiated by YOU as groups and ministries have chosen to merge together to better fulfill their mission.   So many false barriers that in the past kept us from worshiping and ministering together have come down.  I believe we are better for it.  
I have asked a diverse group of parishioners to come together as an ad hoc advisory committee.  This Unity Committee has been tasked to continue the process of bringing us together as one parish family.  They are working to ensure that we are focused on our Mission of proclaiming Christ and not stuck in a rut or status quo.  One of the fruits of the committee is the new parish logo being presented here.   This Logo proclaims both our diversity and our unity.  Important symbols from each church have been incorporated into one logo to show how we have come together but yet also proclaim our unique identities.   

​I think you will find our new Logo to be beautiful and beautifully symbolic of who we are.  This is a step in the continuing process we have been undergoing over these past years.  My hope/dream is for our Catholic Parish to be united in such a way that celebrates our diverse history and traditions and provides a foundation on which we can build for the future. 


Blessings,
Fr. Ian
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This logo is meant to truly represent each of the three churches in LaPorte by including a symbol that represents the patron of each church: the inverted cross of St. Peter, the lily of St. Joseph, and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  Below you can find more information about the meaning of each symbol.

-  The inverted cross of St. Peter:  St. Peter died a martyr's death of crucifixion.  He asked that the cross be placed upside-down because he felt he was not worthy to die in the same manner as our Lord Jesus Christ.

-  The lily of St. Joseph:  The lily represents the integrity and purity of St. Joseph.  There is an ancient legend that says Joseph was chosen as a husband for Mary above other men because of a blossom that sprung from his staff like a lily.  He is often depicted with this blossoming staff.

-  The Sacred Heart of Jesus:  The love of Jesus for all of mankind is represented by the Sacred Heart.  Jesus' heart, wrapped in the crown of thorns, is shown with a flame that signifies the divine light of love.

Also included in the logo are the words: "Be a Family - Be Disciples."  This represents the unity of all of us as a family in the Church and reflects our call to be disciples for Christ.  St. John Paul II said, "The parish is not principally a structure, a territory, or a building, but rather, the family of God, a fellowship afire with a unifying spirit."  As each of us thinks about the meaning of these symbols and this saying, may we embrace our universal call to holiness, know of God's unending love for us, and find the conviction to be the disciples we are meant to be.
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Sherry Riehle
3/26/2021 03:14:26 pm

Love the new logo and thanks for the explanation

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AvaLee Abraham link
3/26/2021 06:34:29 pm

It is beautiful and very well symbolized, I am excited to be a part of a Community, that wishes to come together in our Love of Christ and put all divisions behind us. What this world needs is love, so let us love one another my Brothers and Sisters. I only hope to one day be able to express this in Spanish and you never know, possibly Polish . God bless you all.

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Susan Jayne White
3/26/2021 08:31:11 pm

The new logo is very beautiful and rich with meaning and pertinent to our Catholic faith!

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