Around The Diocese For Nov. 21
Pastoral formation of seminarians
The Catholic Community of North Spencer collaborates annually with St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology in the pastoral formation of their seminarians.
According to the parish newsletter, “Each year St. Meinrad sends us third and fourth year seminarians to participate in what is called ‘supervised ministry.’
“In third year theology, the seminarians begin an internship in a parish, where they will minister throughout the remainder of their studies at St. Meinrad. The two-year internship provides seminarians with experience and insight concerning the day-to-day life of a parish. Typically, the third year theology students have a catechetical focus to their ministry whereas the fourth year student is a transitional deacon who will ‘learn the ropes’ with his mentor, Father John [Brosmer, pastor]."
The seminarians include
• Deacon Aaron Foshee who is from the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City.
• Roy Kafula who is a native of Lusaka, Zambia. In 2000, he entered religious life with the Missionaries of Mariannhill, and made his perpetual profession in Rome where he continued studies in philosophy and theology. He is currently studying for the Diocese of Amarillo, Texas.
• Dr. Joseph Chan who is a native of the Philippines. Before joining the seminary in 2010, he was an internist trained in hospice and palliative care. He is studying for the Diocese of Little Rock, Ark.
The three parishes in the Catholic Community of North Spencer include St. Joseph in Dale, Mary, Help of Christians in Mariah Hill and St. Nicholas in Santa Claus.
Happy Birthday!
Deacon Joseph Stofleth celebrates his birthday Dec. 1.
Thanks!
Mater Dei High School has received a note of thanks from Benedictine Sister Donna Marie Herr with the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry.
“Thanks so much for the wonderful support from the Mater Dei community for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. At the Mater Dei vs. Memorial football game, $489.27 was collected, along with several large cart loads of canned goods from an individual for the SVDP Friends of the Poor Walk.”
Happy Birthday!
Carol Ann Gaddis, parish catechetical leader at Holy Rosary Parish, Evansville, celebrates her birthday Nov. 28.
Lee Griggs, director of parish life at St. Mary Parish, Evansville, celebrates her birthday Nov. 28.
‘The Messiah’
Father Ray Brenner writes in the bulletin at St. Joseph Parish in Jasper, “I am happy to announce that the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus has decided to help us get in the Christmas spirit by performing “The Messiah” here at St. Joseph on Dec. 20 at 7 p.m.”
He encouraged his parishioners to put the date on their calendars.
Coloring contest winners
Eliza Warren, Parker Powell, Amelia Hope, Kiersten Fiedler, Augustine Timmons, Clara Collins, Skylar Schaefer, Laurel Kain, Adeline Wittmer and Emma Money are winners in the Red Ribbon Week coloring contest at St. Benedict Cathedral School in Evansville.
Happy Birthday!
Elizabeth Flatt, principal at St. John the Baptist School, Newburgh celebrates her birthday Nov. 28.
Gwen Godsey, assistant superintendent in the diocesan Catholic Schools Office, celebrates her birthday Nov. 30.
Please send information for AROUND THE DIOCESE to Mary Ann Hughes, The Message, P.O. Box 4169, Evansville, IN 47724. The e-mail address is maryann@themessageonline.org.
