Around The Diocese For Feb. 6
Ferdinand sisters
welcome new member
The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand have officially accepted Lynn Falcony into the postulancy, which is the first stage of incorporation into the religious community.
Falcony is the 27-year-old daughter of Mary Kaye and Joe Falcony from Evansville.
She is a member of St. Anthony Parish in Evansville. Most recently Falcony was an IV and OR Pharmacy Technician at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Evansville.
She lived in the sisters’ Evansville discernment house for six weeks prior to moving to Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand. Currently, she is taking classes in Liturgy of the Hours and The Rule of St. Benedict at the monastery, as well as a Scripture class online through the University of Dayton in Ohio.
She is also working in various areas of the monastery and with area youth groups, including as a volunteer with Teens Encounter Christ for the Diocese of Evansville.
Happy Birthday!
Father Raymond Brenner, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Jasper, celebrates his birthday Feb. 12.
Father Ron Zgunda, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Princeton, and Blessed Sacrament Parish, Oakland City, celebrates his birthday Feb. 12.
Deacon William Brandle, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt, celebrates his birthday Feb. 15.
Happy Birthday!
Lisa Popham, assistant principal of curriculum at Reitz Memorial High School, celebrates her birthday Feb. 12.
Winners
Congratulations to Washington Catholic Elementary students Lexi Halter and Peyton Hamilton who are winners in the Flag Education Test Program conducted by the American Legion for fourth grade students.
