Around The Diocese For Feb, 26
Happy Birthday!
Father Ralph Schipp, retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday on March 2.
Father August Busch, retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday on March 4.
Deacon Richard Grannan, retired, celebrates his birthday on March 8.
Lenten fasting and abstinence
“Both fasting and abstinence can trace their usage back to the Old Testament times, and the concept of intentionally limiting the amount of or types of food eaten was not foreign to the first Christians,” writes Father Eugene Schmitt, pastor of St. Raphael Parish in Dubois and St. Celestine Parish in Celestine. “To them, it was not only a sign of one’s sorrow and penance before God, but it was also a pious work that helped unite them more closely to the passion of Jesus. To physically deny oneself by fasting and abstaining serves as a tangible reminder of the suffering endured by Christ at His Passion.”
Looking for old photos from St Joseph, Jasper
“I thought I might try to see if anyone has in their possession any pictures taken during the construction of St. Joseph Church,” writes Father Ray Brenner, pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Jasper. “Now I know that none of you were around at that time, but perhaps in some old scrapbook of your ancestors there may be some (photos). I would be willing to have copies made of them and then return the originals to you. At one time, I even heard that there was a set of blueprints in existence for the construction (of St. Joseph Church). Those, too, could be copied and returned.”
Emmaus Group Anniversary
The Emmaus Group at Nativity Parish in Evansville is celebrating its third anniversary. “Once again,” an email to The Message states, “the Emmaus Group thanks Father Julian Cardona for the initiative of founding the Emmaus Group, giving us a path where the Hispanic community of Nativity, following the example of the disciples of Emmaus, meets every week to grow in faith, fellowship and brotherhood.”
Matt Maher coming to Mater Dei
Matt Maher, one of the most popular contemporary Catholic musicians, is performing a concert at Mater Dei High School in Evansville at 7 p.m. CT April 29.
The concert will be held in the Kempf Auditorium and tickets are $20/adults and $15/students. Tickets the day of the show will be $25. Contact Mater Dei for more information.
Happy Anniversary!
Father Kenneth Herr, administrator pro tempore at St. Mary Parish in Sullivan and St. Joan of Arc Parish in Jasonville, was ordained to the priesthood on March 2, 1968.
Father Lowell Will, pastor of St. Clement Parish in Boonville, was ordained to the priesthood on March 2, 1968.
Father Joseph Kane, retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood on March 11, 1967.
