St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross
Catholic Church
Dearborn County, Indiana
2025-26 Faith Formation & Sacramental Prep Registration (Families with Children Grades K-8):
Go to https://forms.gle/RYaL8XzVxEtn6jrG9 or scan QR code
Confirmation Preparation for Our High School Youth:
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Join Us for Mass and a County-Wide Celebration of the Solemnity of the Dedication of Each Church in Dearborn County
We are beginning a new and worthy annual tradition at our parishes in Dearborn County. On the dedication date for each of our churches, we will gather together for holy Mass and a celebration hosted by that particular parish.
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It is recommended by the Mother Church that the date of the dedication of one’s own church be celebrated as a Solemnity and so each of the following dates will be recognized and celebrated with ONE DAILY Mass being offered at 5:45 p.m. throughout the county at that particular church only (unless the date falls on a Sunday) with a social gathering afterwards. We are blessed to have SEVEN Churches in Dearborn County. Mark your calendars for each of the remaining dedication celebrations:
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~ September 29th ~ St. Teresa
~ October 19th ~ St. John (2025 falls on a Sunday so all weekend Masses scheduled as normal)
~ November 10th ~ St. Joseph
~ November 11th ~ St. Martin (2025 is also 175th anniversary)​​​​
WALK IN THE BRIGHT PARADE, SATURDAY, JULY 26
Plan to be a part of this Bright tradition! All are welcome to meet in the morning at Bright Christian Church and then walk with the K of C ship, handing out candy, carrying the 25th Anniversary Banner, and spreading JOY TO OUR COMMUNITY! Wear your St. Teresa, St. Max Men's Ministry, or Pope Leo gear!! Questions, call Kim at the parish office.
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Corpus Christi Processions were held in June at St. Lawrence, St. Mary's, and St. Teresa. Here are pictures from the Procession at St. Teresa on June 22.
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A novena book has been created and printed In recognition of Saint Teresa Parish's 25th anniversary year. Many of the novenas in the book center around the great Carmelite saints of the Church along with others who have a connection to her, including our Blessed Mother and St. Joseph. Novenas that mark holy days of obligation or feasts of the Church year, along with a few additional saints, are also included. There is also journaling space to write your personal prayer intentions through the year.
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Trusting in the power of prayer and the intercession of the saints in heaven, let us embrace this year of celebration with intentional prayer and thanksgiving for God’s blessing upon all who gather at any of parishes in Dearborn County and beyond. Copies of the novena book are available at St. Lawrence, St. Mary’s and St. Teresa parishes and the Lourdes Chapel.
You can access the booklet, a list of celebration dates for the year, and the Litany of Carmelite Saints by clicking on the buttons above (St. Teresa was a Carmelite Sister).
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FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT CARMELITE SPIRITUALITY,
SEE THE LINKS BELOW:
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What is Carmelite Spirituality? After receiving your St. Teresa’s Novena Prayer Book which contains novenas for the intercession of numerous Carmelite Saints, including our own St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, learn in this short clip from "Pints with Aquinas with Matt Fradd" what makes it special, unique, and embraced by so many saints!
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