Around The Diocese For April 12

10 Ways Catholics Can Live the Year of Faith

The goal of the Year of Faith is to strengthen the faith of Catholics and to draw the world to faith by their example.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops offers “10 Ways Catholics Can Live the Year of Faith.”

• Participate in Mass;

• Go to Confession;

• Learn about the lives of the saints;

• Read the Bible daily;

• Read the documents of Vatican II;

• Study the catechism;

• Volunteer in the parish;

• Help those in need;

• Invite a friend to Mass;

• Incorporate the Beatitudes into daily life.

Anniversary of ordination

Father Robert Nemergut, head chaplain at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility, was ordained to the priesthood April 22, 1977. His address is P.O. Box 432, Carlisle IN 47838.

Happy Birthday!

Timothy “Tad” Dickel, president at Mater Dei High School, Evansville, celebrates his birthday April 17.

Brother Lawrence Murphy, president at Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville, celebrates his birthday April 19.

Youth salute

Zebulon “Zeb” Etienne has received the “Youth Salute” at St. Joseph Parish in Dale.

He is the son of Dan and Sherry Etienne, and in the parish newsletter he is thanked “for sharing your gifts with our parish family.”

Anniversaries at Holy Family

Congratulations to couples at Holy Family Parish in Jasper who are celebrating April wedding anniversaries:

Virgil and Judy Gress, 46 years; Thomas and Diane Schneider, 54 years; Norbert and Rita Schroering, 55 years; Linus and Edna Knebel, 65 years; Glen and Linda Uebelhor, 43 years; James and Viola Fleck, 44 years; James and Patricia Fritch, 61 years; Leo Perry and Jane Knies, 47 years; Linus and Rosemary Wigand, 60 years; Henry and Ann Herzog, 40 years.

Parish Council

Janie Allen is chairperson of the Parish Council at St. Anthony Parish in Evansville.

Jim Moore is vice-chairperson, Klifton Keplinger is secretary, and Mike Wathen is treasurer.

Members include Nancy Reinhart, Gina Tucker, Don Burton, Sharon Olivia, Janie Allen, Sandy Bruno, Constance Ferrari, Tony Olivia, Jeff Redmon and Daniel Zuniga.

Stewardship Committee

Members of the Stewardship Committee at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Haubstadt include Kent Maurer, Marcia Johanningsmeier, Jason Spindler, Brena Sorgius, Darla Kiesel, Maria Weaver, Christine Campbell, Carolyn Neufelder, Carrie Martin, Rita Hirsch, Ralph Hillyard and Linda Bathon.

Religious Ed Board

LeeAnn Kiesel is president of the Religious Ed Board at Holy Cross Parish in Fort Branch. Members include Tina Murphy, Mark Kissel and Mark Riedford.