Around The Diocese For June 19
Bishop Thompson’s anniversary of installation as bishop
Bishop Charles C. Thompson was installed as the Fifth Bishop in the Diocese of Evansville on June 29, 2011.
Happy Birthday!
Deacon Richard Preske celebrates his birthday June 24.
Seminarian at St. Francis
Seminarian Andrew Thomas will be serving at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Dale this summer. In the parish bulletin he writes, “The part of the priesthood that attracts me the most is the love priests get to share with the world. The priesthood’s ability to love remains for me the best way to share love with the world.
“I am looking forward to learning how to share the love of Christ with your community.”
Faithful Watchman awards
St. Joseph Parish in Jasper has honored the following high school graduates for their example of service to the parish, community and their families with the Faithful Watchman awards: Catherine Bell, Mason Berg, Adam Fierst, Ben Hayden, Lina Mowat, Alec Reinsch, Joy Seger, Jenna Steltenpohl, Chase Wagner, Noah Whalen and Grant Wilson.
Happy Birthday!
Cynthia Schneider, principal at Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville, celebrates her birthday June 27.
Scholarships
Mater Dei High School students who have received the Vanderburgh Community Foundation Award Scholarships include Amanda Blankenberger, the Jeremy Weil Art Scholarship; Jacklyn Gries, the Legacy Scholarship; Emily Heldman and Michael Kercher, the Lilly Scholarship.
