Celebrating the witness of a life well-lived
Family members, friends, professional colleagues, and brother priests and Benedictine monks filled Our Lady of Einsiedeln Church at St. Meinrad Archabbey for the June 18 Memorial Mass for Benedictine Father Damian Schmelz, who died peacefully on June 12 at the age of 84. Many in attendance knew Fat...Read full story »
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Bishop opens fifth Fortnight for Freedom
Bishop Charles C. Thompson opened the Diocese of Evansville’s observance of the fifth Fortnight for Freedom by celebrating Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral on June 21. The observance opens annually on that date and concludes on July 4. “This year’s Fortnight theme, ‘Witnesses...Read full story »
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Local youth serving local needs
From June 12-15, more than 50 diocesan teens and volunteers participated in Mission Evansville, a new initiative to connect local high school youth to real needs in the Evansville community. The idea germinated in September 2015, when a small group of parish youth ministers realized th...Read full story »
Thursday, June 23, 2016
St. Theresa celebrates its legacy in final Masses
St. Theresa Parish celebrated seven decades of service during Masses on June 18 and 19. The parish will merge with Good Shepherd Parish on July 1 to form the new Good Shepherd Parish. Father Zach Etienne, pastor of St. Theresa and Good Shepherd, pointed to the day’s Gospel reading (Luke 9: 18...Read full story »
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Bulletin Board for June 24, 2016
Summer Fest, 5-11 p.m., June 24, St. Philip, Posey County; traditional German meal includes fried chicken, bratwurst, pig knuckles and all the trimmings served “under the stars,” indoors or carry-out; beer, wine and soft drinks available; live music by “Better Than Nothin’&#...Read full story »
Thursday, June 23, 2016
Benedictine Father Damien Schmelz dies at 84
Benedictine Father Damian Schmelz, monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and former pastor of St. Henry Parish in St. Henry, died on June 12 in the monastery infirmary. He was 84 and a jubilarian of both profession and ordination.Born on May 7, 1932, in Georgetown, Ind., to Aloysius Will...Read full story »
Friday, June 17, 2016
What a glorious day for the Diocese of Evansville
Bishop Charles C. Thompson called June 11 “a glorious day for the Diocese of Evansville” as he opened the Ordination Mass for Father Tyler Tenbarge, Father Ambrose Wanyonyi and Deacon Homero Rodriguez. Father Tenbarge will serve as Associate Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish in Newb...Read full story »
Friday, June 17, 2016
Diocesan educators go digital
The Diocese of Evansville Catholic Schools Office and Marian Educational Outreach welcomed influential members of the education field to provide diocesan educators a day of inspiration and discussion. On June 8, teachers and administrators from the 26 diocesan Catholic schools gathered at Ma...Read full story »
Friday, June 17, 2016
Human Rosary
Students and teachers at St. Philip School celebrated National Day of Prayer this year with a Living Rosary on the front lawn. Shown in this photo is the student body supporting the rope and beads that make the rosary. Student Council members carry the large ball to mark each stop. ...Read full story »
Friday, June 17, 2016
Around the Diocese for June 17
Happy Birthday! Deacon Richard Preske, retired, celebrates his birthday June 24. Happy Anniversary! Father Stephen Lintzenich was ordained to the priesthood June 22, 1974. He is a retired priest in the Diocese of Evansville. Two from Diocese receive master’s degrees Two students in the...Read full story »
Friday, June 17, 2016
