https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news?page=323916 News - From the Pastor’s Desk https://stjosephnorthbend.com/documents/2022/8/2022-08.Divine-Mercy-Family-Letter.pdf On July 1, 2022, Archbishop Schnurr inaugurated a new chapter for Our Lady of the Visitation, St. Joseph and St. Jude parishes by bringing us together as a "new family of parishes." CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE... https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/we-unite-under-the-title-divine-mercy-family-of-parishes Sat, 27 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/change-of-mass-times-for-sunday A Very Important Message from our pastor, Father Umberg. CLICK TITLE to read letter. https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/change-of-mass-times-for-sunday Tue, 19 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/covid-concerns Unfortunately, cases of Covid 19 have risen dramatically in the state of Ohio over the last several weeks. We are taking some measures again as a church to attempt to limit the spread of this virus. CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE... https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/covid-concerns Thu, 13 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/letter-to-parishioners Praised be Jesus Christ, now and forever! Happy Spring! (It seemed like the spring weather would never get here!) I continue to hope and pray that you are all doing well. I realize that, for some of you, this is the first communication you have heard from me since public Masses were suspended. Limited staffing and volunteers made it difficult to do a bulk mailing. Please know that I have been thinking of you and praying for you throughout this time. I have sent out several email messages. I am very grateful for ... CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/letter-to-parishioners Wed, 20 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/orientation-commentary-for-jane-austens-pride-and-prejudice This series is a magnificent adaptation of this most famous Jane Austen novel from the Nineteenth Century. It takes place in the early 1800’s (1820’s?) in England. The entire series runs about five hours and is very well done in a variety of ways (screenplay, dialogue, acting, costumes and “on location” sets). For many, it is entertaining to the point of addiction, but it is a little bit confusing at first. This “orientation commentary” is my attempt to do what someone did for me when I watched it for the first time, to define some terms and clarify a few issues for the first-time viewer (maybe the second and third-time viewer as well!). https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/orientation-commentary-for-jane-austens-pride-and-prejudice Mon, 27 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/email-from-our-pastor-to-all-parishioners Happy Easter! The Lord is Risen as He promised, Alleluia! We are now in the seven-week long celebration of this world-changing and life-changing event. I was happy to see... [CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE] https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/email-from-our-pastor-to-all-parishioners Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/a-message-from-our-pastor Well, our confinement continues! If it is driving you crazy, you are not alone. We are called again and again to turn to the Lord in prayer and to do what is best for ourselves, our families, and the wider community. Let’s stay healthy! [CLICK TITLE FOR THE FULL MESSAGE] https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/a-message-from-our-pastor Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/a-message-from-our-pastor-father-andrew-umberg I hope and pray that you and your families are doing well physically, psychologically and spiritually. Here in our little corner of the world in the North Bend/ Cleves/ Mack, Western Bridgetown and southeastern Indiana area, we are facing this world-wide problem, together, but... CLICK TITLE TO READ THE ENTIRE MESSAGE https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/a-message-from-our-pastor-father-andrew-umberg Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/a-waterfall-by-our-risen-lord This weekend, you may notice an addition to our Easter display. There is a waterfall. CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE https://stjosephnorthbend.com/news/a-waterfall-by-our-risen-lord Tue, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 -0500