Around The Diocese For Feb. 13

Nominated for Making a Difference

First graders at Resurrection School in Evansville, and their teachers Jennifer Meyer and Jennifer Vangampler, have been nominated for a Celebration of Leadership award for their Make a Difference project.

They will be recognized during a ceremony March 12 at the Old National Events Plaza.

The students were challenged by their teachers to make a difference in their world. Theresa Berendes, principal, said, “The teachers told their students, ‘There are many worthy causes in our local community and the world at large and it’s impossible to support them all. However, we are challenging you to help as many people as you can.’”

The teachers took their own money and gave each student $5. They told them to “go make a difference.” The students took the money and watched it grow through donations from family members and friends. When they were finished, they had collected over $4,000 which they donated to local causes.

Saying hello

“Please extend a warm welcome to Linda Payne who has joined the Office of the Tribunal as assistant and Ecclesiastical notary,” writes Father Kenneth Walker, judicial vicar and director of the diocesan office.

“Her excellent skills and attention to detail will be an asset to the office. We look forward to working with her.”

Saying good-bye

“Charleen Kaelin is retiring on Feb 10,” writes Tim McGuire, diocesan chief operating officer. She is a secretary and ecclesiastical notary in the diocesan Tribunal.

“She started in the Tribunal in May 1995 and has served admirably during her tenure. I send this announcement with mixed emotions. While we will miss her, please join me in wishing Charleen well as she moves to the next phase of her life.”

Money for Riley

Children’s Hospital

Judy VanHoosier, principal at Good Shepherd School in Evansville, writes, “Thank you to everyone who participated in the Sweats Day for $1. Good Shepherd School raised $442 for Riley Children’s Hospital.”

Geography Bee at Holy Rosary

George Francis is the winner of the Geography Bee at Holy Rosary School in Evansville. Jacob Hirsch is the runner-up.

Coloring Contest winners

Students at St. Benedict Cathedral School in Evansville who are winners in the Catholic Schools Week coloring contest include kindergartners Hope Happe and CeCe Miller; first graders Carly Brown and Josie Hartmann; second graders Augustine Timmons and Adelynn Hamilton; third graders Reegan Siewert and Dasmon Johnson; fourth graders Leo Collins and Isabelle Hamilton.

The coloring contest sheet was designed by Elle Unfried. The winners will have lunch with their principal, Benedictine Sister Karlene Sensmeier.