Father Damian

Members of Benedictine Father Damian Schmelz’s family join scores of parishioners for a dinner and reception after Mass at St. Henry Parish in St. Henry on Aug. 30.

Gathered around him for this photo are Abigail Schmelz, left, Linda (Schmelz) Patton, Carmina Schmelz, Damian Schmelz (Fahter Damian’s namesake), Dale Schmelz, Heather Schmelz and Terry Schmelz.

Father Damian is retiring after serving St. Henry Parish and the Diocese of Evansville for 14 years.