Theology Department Chair
B.S., Ball State University
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Spiritual Life
We are the Light of the World! | Somos la luz del mundo!
Founded upon the traditions and principles of the the Catholic Church, our campus ministry invites students of all faiths and backgrounds to pursue personal and spiritual growth through daily liturgy, retreats, service opportunities, peer ministry, and pastoral counseling.
What's Going on in Campus Ministry
Lectors Needed: Students interested in serving as lectors for Mass readings this school year please sign up with Mrs. Serrani in the front office.
Sacrament of Confession: Confession is available for students and staff during lunch on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Eucharistic Adoration is available every First Friday in the chapel.
Rosary for Life: Join in praying the Rosary at the Marian Grotto (located outside behind the gym) every Thursday at 7:15am for the intentions of the end to abortion and to uphold the dignity of the Human Person.
Catholics In Action (CIA) Club
What is CIA? Find out here.
Masses
Chapel of St. Francis of Assisi
Our chapel is always open during school hours for private prayer or for individual class prayer services. Reconciliation is available during lunch periods on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. All-School Reconciliation is scheduled during Advent and Lent. The school Mass schedule for the 2022-2023 school year is as follows:
-May 17th - All School Mass 9:30am - Senior May Crowning
-May 26th - Baccalaureate Mass 10am
Masses for the Football Team- every Friday at 3:15pm
Masses for Teams, Clubs and other groups as scheduled
Class Retreats
Students at Bishop Luers High School have many retreat opportunities! All students will have a day retreat during the school year. Bishop Luers makes available all Diocesan High School retreat information and registration forms throughout the school year. Students are invited to attend various retreats with the Franciscan Sister in Mishawaka, Indiana and the ND Vision Retreats held at the University of Notre Dame.
Pastoral Counseling
Our students and staff are blessed to have area priests available to celebrate Mass and the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Fr. Paolo Degasperi and Fr. Patrick Hake serve as our school chaplains. In addition, our chaplains, pastoral minister, and principal are available to students, faculty, parents, and families for individual pastoral guidance, support, and referrals.
Get Involved
Volunteer Opportunities
Students are welcome to volunteer to lector at Mass or serve at Mass here at BLHS. Email jserrani@bishopluers.org to learn more.
Knights for Life
Bishop Luers students gather every Thursday morning at the Abortion Clinic to pray the Rosary for Life. Additionally, students gather in our school chapel every Thursday morning at 7:15 A.M. to pray the Rosary for Life. Mrs. Ann Isch is the moderator for Bishop Luers Knights for Life.
Catholic Resources
Recommended Catholic Resources for research and personal growth. These are all good resources that are reliable to delve into the faith more deeply.
Theology
Ann Isch
Ethan Schiffli
Theology Teacher
B.A. University of St. Francis
Chad Smith
Theology Teacher
B.A., Concordia University, Ann Arbor
MDiv., Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne
Steve Lalor
Theology Teacher
B.S., History, Northern Illinois University
M.A., Theology, Franciscan University of Steubenville
M.A., Educational Leadership, Concordia University (Chicago)
Jan Serrani
Pastoral Minister
Chaplains
Fr. Paolo DeGasperi
Priest Chaplain
Fr. Patrick Hake
Priest Chaplain