Around The Diocese For April 1
Happy Birthday!
Bishop Charles C. Thompson celebrates his birthday on April 11.
Happy Anniversary!
Bishop-Emeritus Gerald A. Gettelfinger was installed as the fourth Bishop of Evansville on April 11, 1989.
From the Franciscan Sisters of Oldenburg
The Message received the following from the Franciscan Sisters of Oldenburg, Ind. “The Sisters of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Indiana, celebrate165 years of service since their founding in January 1851.We are thankful for all those who have welcomed and served with us during these years in education, social services, and parish ministry. ‘As Oldenburg Franciscan Sisters, we continue the journey in simplicity, openness and joy as we follow in the footsteps of the greatest of all visionaries … Jesus of Nazareth, whose vision of peace and justice brings new life to all places in all times.’ (Prologue to the Rule and Constitution of the Sisters of St. Francis)”
Mater Dei names new girls basketball boach
Mater Dei High School in Evansville has announced that Chad Breeden will replace Steve Goans as girls basketball head coach. Breeden was an assistant under Goans the past year, and he teaches English and Journalism at Mater Dei. Goans resigned at the end of the 2015-16 season. He led Mater Dei to the 2012 and 2013 IHSAA state championships and was the 2014 runner-up. "I am excited to take over the girls basketball program,” Breeden said, “and look forward to continuing the winning tradition established by Coach Goans and his predecessors at Mater Dei."
Happy Birthday!
Father Ron Kreilein, pastor of St. Bernard Parish in Rockport and St. Martin I Parish in Chrisney, celebrates his birthday on April 6.
Father Alex Zenthoefer, pastor of Annunciation of the Lord Parish in Evansville, celebrates his birthday on April 10. Father Zenthoefer also serves as Diocesan Director of Vocations, and Chaplain at Reitz Memorial High School.
Area events for Autism Awareness Month
Colleen York, a member of St. John the Baptist in Newburgh, works for Inspiring Autism Spectrum Families and The Autism Society of Indiana. She volunteers for a third autism-related nonprofit, Optimal Rhythms Inc. She contacted The Message about a number of events being held in April, which is Autism Awareness Month. They include the Evansville Icemen Autism Awareness Night on April 1, the Rethinking Autism Conference (which includes the World Autism Awareness Luncheon) on April 1-2 and several other events throughout the month. It all concludes on April 30 with the Inspiring Autism Spectrum Families Walk for Autism and 5K run. A full schedule with links for registration and more information is availale online at http://iasf4u.org/events/.
Happy Anniversary!
Father Joseph Ziliak, Vicar of Retired Priests, was ordained to the priesthood on April 7, 1962.
Dine to Donate benefits Catholic Charities
The Hacienda Restaurant at 711 N 1st Ave, Evansville, IN 47710, will donate 20 percent of all sales on April 20 to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville. Special Coupons are available from Catholic Charities; they are posted on The Message Online website, and a flyer is included in the digital edition of this issue. Customers must present this special coupon as part of this Dine to Donate promotion.
Happy Birthday!
Darin Knight, Principal at Mater Dei High School in Evansville, celebrates his birthday on April 10.
