Around The Diocese For Aug. 15

What are the five Precepts of the Church?

In a recent bulletin at St. Raphael Parish in Dubois and St. Peter Celestine Parish in Celestine, Father Eugene Schmitt named the five Precepts of the Catholic Church.

• You shall attend Mass on Sunday and holy days of obligation and abstain from work or activities that offend against the character of the day.

• You shall receive the sacrament of Penance at least once a year.

• You shall receive the Eucharist at least during the Easter season.

• You shall observe the prescribed seasons of fasting and days of abstinence (Ash Wednesday and Good Friday).

• You shall contribute to the material support of the church.

“What is the purpose of the precepts of the Church, and how binding are they?

“The Five Precepts of the Church with their minimum requirements are supposed to remind us that one cannot be a Christian without making a moral effort, without participating personally in the sacramental life of the Church, and without union with her in solidarity.

“They are obligatory for every Catholic to follow these teachings.”

Happy Birthday!

Deacon James Flynn, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, celebrates his birthday Aug. 20.

Deacon Michael Waninger, St. Martin I Parish, Chrisney, and St. Bernard Parish, Rockport, celebrates his birthday Aug. 23.

Father James Rogers, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Aug. 25.

Deacon Mark McDonald, St. Wendel Parish, St. Wendel, and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Poseyville, celebrates his birthday Aug. 25.

Deacon John Huether, Precious Blood Parish in Jasper, celebrates his birthday Aug. 26.

Anniversaries of ordination

Father John Breidenbach was ordained to the priesthood Aug. 21, 1987. He has been granted a health leave of absence, effective March 14, 2014.

Father Michael Madden, pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Schnellville and St. Anthony Parish in St. Anthony,  was ordained to the priesthood Aug. 22, 1975.

Retirement

Tim McGuire, diocesan chief operating officer, writes, “Donna Gish has informed Kathy Gallo that she is retiring, effective September 12, 2014.

“For 17 years, Donna has served the diocese as the Assistant Director of Catechesis. In addition, she capably filled the role of Acting Director of Catechesis  from March 2010 to March 2012.

“As always, these announcements come with mixed emotions.  On one hand, I am very happy that she is going to be able to enjoy more time with her family and with non-work activities.  On the other hand, we will miss her smiling face at the Catholic Center.”

Happy Birthday!

Karie Craney, principal at Washington Catholic Middle School and High School in Washington, celebrates her birthday Aug. 20.

Welcome to diocese

“I am pleased to announce that Joel Padgett will be joining the Office of Hispanic Ministry and Catholic Charities team as the Coordinator for Immigration Legal Services,” writes Sharon Burns, director.

“He will be providing assistance to immigrants out of the Evansville, Huntingburg, and Washington offices. While he works to complete the rigorous training required for Bureau of Immigration Appeals Accreditation, he will be offering assistance with adult faith formation in Spanish and outreach assistance to the Spanish speaking people in Daviess County.

“Joel is fluent in English, Spanish, French and Italian and has many years of experience in high-level administrative assistant positions in the U.S. and Europe. He hails originally from the Loogootee, Indiana area and is excited to return to Southern Indiana with his wife, 

“Please welcome Joel to the diocesan team.”

Stewards of the Vineyard

Richard and Loretta Betz have been named Stewards of the Vineyard in the newsletter for the Catholic Community of North Spencer.

“Richard can be seen doing many repairs in our church and parish center. He is a member of the Building and Grounds committee, Holy Name Society and sings in the choir on Saturday evening.

“Loretta is a member of the Ladies Sodality, and has helped with special meals in church in the past.”

New office manager

Amy Eger is the new office manager at St. Anthony Parish in Evansville.

Distinguished alumnus

Msgr. Michael Hohenbrink of the Diocese of Toledo in Toledo, Ohio, and John Buche of Washington, D.C., were honored as winners of the Distinguished Alumnus Award on July 29, at the annual Saint Meinrad Alumni Reunion.