Around The Diocese
Happy birthday!
Father James Blessinger, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 1
Deacon Emil Altmeyer, All Saints Parish in Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 2.
Deacon Dennis Hilderbrand, Our Lady of Hope Parish, Washington, celebrates his birthday Oct. 2.
Laura Goedde, parish catechetical leader at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt, and Holy Cross Parish, Fort Branch, celebrates her birthday Oct. 6.
Deacon Levi Schnellenberger, St. Joseph Parish, Jasper, celebrates his birthday Oct. 7.
Deacon James Woebkenberg, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Dale, celebrates his birthday Oct. 7.
Father William Dietsch, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 9.
Father Bernard Lutz, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Oct. 9.
Happy anniversary!
Deacon Ed Wilkerson, Sts. Mary and John Parish, Evansville, was ordained Oct. 4, 1985.
Boonville Knights raising funds with Tootsie Rolls
Knights of Columbus Council 10257 in Boonville will be handing out Tootsie Rolls from Sept. 30 through Oct. 2 outside Boonville-area stores (IGA, Posey’s and Walmart). The Knights will be accepting donations as part of the annual campaign for people with disabilities to raise money for nonprofit organizations. While the bulk of the money raised will go to Special Olympics in Indiana and Warrick County, Council 10257 will distribute a portion of the proceeds to appropriate disability programs in the local community – including Southern Indiana Resource Services and the council’s Special Needs Fishing Tournament. The Knights of Columbus and Tootsie Rolls together initiated this annual fundraiser across the country in 1970, and the Tootsie Roll wrappers feature the K of C logo and information about the organization.
New members join Institute for Priests and Presbyterates advisory board
The Institute for Priests and Presbyterates, a program of Saint Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology, St. Meinrad, IN, has announced the members of its new advisory board.
The new members are Rev. Crispine Adongo, associate pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Jasper, IN; Rev. Alan Carter, director of vocations for the Diocese of Lexington, KY, and pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Danville, KY; Rev. Jim Deiters, pastor of St. Clare Parish in O’Fallon, IL; Rev. Shayne Duvall, associate pastor of St. James Parish in Elizabethtown, KY;
Rev. Christopher House, chancellor of the Diocese of Springfield, IL, and pastor of Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception; Dr. Richard Johnson, founder and director of Johnson Institute and Senior Adult Ministry in Wildwood, MO; Rev. Francis Kalpurackal, administrator of St. Thomas More Parish in Mooresville, IN;
Sr. Mary Timothy Prokes, FSE, teacher, author and spiritual director of Pocatello, ID; Mrs. Maura Robinson, president and CEO of M.G. Robinson Inc. of Evansville, IN; Rev. Raymond Studzinski, OSB, associate professor at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.; and Mrs. Ann Tully, judge instructor/assessor for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Metropolitan Tribunal.
The non-governing board advises the Institute’s director, Dr. Patrick Cooper, on the opportunities and challenges that face the Institute, which has as its mission the development of programs of continuing education and formation. The aim is to help priests sharpen their skills for more effective ministry and to keep both priests and presbyterates healthy, holy and effective in various ministry settings and stages of life.
