Around The Diocese For Nov. 18, 2016
Happy birthday!
Deacon Thomas Holsworth, St. Mary Parish, Huntingburg, celebrates his birthday Nov. 24.
Janie Kempf, parish catechetical leader at St. Anthony Parish, St. Anthony, celebrates her birthday Nov. 24.
Elizabeth Flatt, principal at St. John the Baptist School, Newburgh, celebrates her birthday Nov. 28.
Carol Ann Gaddis, parish catechetical leader at Holy Rosary Parish, Evansville, celebrates her birthday Nov. 28.
Volleyball players named Academic All-State
Four students from the Diocese of Evansville were named to the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association Academic All--State volleyball team for 2016. Ali Spahn and Arley Will of Mater Dei in Evansville were selected, along with Izzie Finch and Meg Herman of Rivet High School in Vincennes.
Players were required to have a minimum grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum SAT score of 1110. Seniors Finch and Herman are both at the top of their class with 4.0 GPAs.
Seidel honored with Creative Teacher Award
Jane Seidel, Miss Jane to her Washington Catholic Preschool students, was recently named the Evansville Area Early Childhood Association Creative Teacher and was presented the Becky Trela Creativity Award during the 26th Early Childhood Education Conference held at the Evansville Ivy Tech campus.
Saint Benedict Cathedral hosts We Are One
Saint Benedict Cathedral rang out with the strong, young voices of students in Grades 8-12 the weekend of October 21-23. We Are One, a two-weekend program designed to help students find a regular place of leadership in the weekend Masses, drew together participants from St. Benedict Cathedral School, Reitz Memorial High School, Signature School, and Castle High School. Cathedral Rector Benedictine Father Godfrey Mullen and staff members of We Are One worked with the students to increase their ability and their confidence for various liturgical ministries.
The staff was assisted by five college interns from the University of Evansville and the University of Southern Indiana. These interns learned the technique of leading a small group in reflection on God's presence. These groups will continue to meet between now and March when a second program will be held. The March weekend will include a penance service for the students on Mar. 3, and an hour of Recollection at St. Benedict Cathedral at 6:45 p.m. on Mar. 4, with the young ministers leading song, scripture, prayer and reflection. All are welcome to attend.
The program is supported by a generous matching grant from the Center for Congregations.
