Around The Diocese For September 12
25 years of service
“Please join me in congratulating Mary-Gen Blittschau on her twenty-fifth anniversary as a judge within our Diocesan Tribunal,” writes Father Kenneth Walker.
“She has been a loyal and faithful worker in upholding the laws of the Church. It has been an honor for me to work with her and I am most appreciative for all the help that she has given me.I wish her the very best for many more years in our Tribunal.”
Father Walker is the diocesan judicial vicar, and pastor at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Loogootee.
Happy Birthday!
Father Kenneth Graehler, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday Sept. 20.
Deacon Wayne Hoy, St. Boniface Parish in Evansville, celebrates his birthday Sept. 23.
Deacon anniversary
Deacon Michael Morris was ordained Sept. 20, 1985. He serves in prison ministry.
Happy Birthday!
Marcia Yochum, parish catechetical leader at St. Philip Neri Parish, Bicknell, celebrates her birthday Sept. 19.
New employee
Rhonda Weis has joined the diocesan Office of the Treasurer, according to Robert J. Cox, treasurer.
Saying thanks!
“A special thank you to Betty Huelsman, Chris Peter, Brenda Dant and Judy Ader for working together to make baptismal garments for our infants,” writes Father Kenneth Walker, pastor at St. John Parish in Loogootee.
“Each of the four ladies shared in the process of making the baptismal garments. We are most appreciative for these beautiful garments and thankful that they plan to continue this ministry.”
Father Walker is also the diocesan judicial vicar.
Happy Birthday!
Sally Sternberg, principal at Holy Family School, Jasper, celebrates her birthday Sept. 21.
Tracey Unfried, principal at Westside Catholic School, Evansville, celebrates her birthday Sept. 21.
Mater Dei-ville
The following students at Mater Dei High School in Evansville are members of Mater Dei-ville, the student governing body.
Mayor: Mikail Parkinson;
Clerk: Eva Traylor;
Judge: Justin Lyons;
Councilpersons-at-Large: Amanda Blankenberger, Aaron Hoefling, Michaela Karcher, Jared Abney;
Class Presidents: Haley Winiger, Jared Strehl, Scott Fulton, Sam Fulton;
Senior Homeroom Representatives: Emily Bradley, Ella Freeman, Cassie Muensterman, Sydney Seger, Jacob Stauber;
Junior Homeroom Representatives: Abby Burnett, Rachel Goedde, Sydney Maurer, Nate Pellant, Erica Schmitt, Bennet Schmitt, Brett Weinzapfel;
Sophomore Homeroom Representatives: Kevin Blankenberger, Ethan Dale, Joel Kelley, Wyatt Montgomery, Sophie Rohleder, Reid Shanks;
Freshman Homeroom Representatives: Elaina Bradley, Nevin DeCoster, Anna Hoefling, Grace McDurmon, Caroline Schultheis, Makenzie Warren;
Senior Appointed Officials:
Comptroller: Katelyn Bueltel;
Clerk Affiliate: Cassie Muensterman;
Assistant Clerk Affiliate: Josh Price;
Fire Chief: Megan Farny;
Police Chief: Patrick Helfrich;
Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Andy DeWeese, Jacob Stauber, Isaac Weinzapfel;
Public Relations Commissioners: Ella Freeman, Quinn Kempf, Hannah Ubelhor;
Service Board Heads: Haley Anson, Megan Pritchett;
Chaplain: Sydney Seger;
Prosecuting Attorneys: Andrew Folz, Marie Folz;
Defense Attorneys: Gabe Rohleder, Brendan Scheller;
Student Leadership Institute Representatives: Mallory Anson, Tyler Halbig.
