Anniversaries Mass Fills Our Cathedral
At the end of the April 11 Mass celebrating the anniversaries of Bishop-Emeritus Gerald A. Gettelfinger’s ordination and installation as the fourth bishop of Evansville, and of his dedication of St. Benedict Church as the diocesan Cathedral, our Bishop-Emeritus had a simple message for those who attended.
“We are called to be kind to everyone we meet,” he said, “regardless of who they are.” That air of kindness filled the Cathedral as bishops from across the region, diocesan priests and deacons, students from St. Benedict Cathedral School and dozens of faithful came together to celebrate Bishop-Emeritus Gettelfinger’s 25th Anniversary and the 15th Anniversary of St. Benedict Cathedral.
Bishop Charles C. Thompson concelebrated and delivered the homily. Joining him as concelebrants were Bishop Christopher Coyne of Indianapolis; Bishop William Medley of Owensboro, Ky.; Bishop-Emeritus William Higi of Lafayette, Ind.; Bishop-Emeritus John McRaith of Owensboro; and priests of the Diocese of Evansville. Many of our deacons also participated in the Mass.
Former Diocesan Director of Communications Paul Leingang and his wife, Jane, served as lectors.
