Around the Diocese for Jan. 22, 2016

VanHoosier retiring “Judy VanHoosier (Principal of Good Shepherd School in Evansville) announced her retirement effective at the end of this school year,” Diocesan Superintendent of Schools Daryl Hagan announced in a Jan...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
'We are called to belong'
Catholics from across our 12 counties will enjoy a great opportunity to learn about building unity – in diversity – during a multicultural workshop on welcoming a diverse community. The Diocese of Evansville Office of Hispanic Ministry will host “Best Practices for Shared Parishes...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Lawmakers consider expanding protections for the unborn

Indianapolis—While Catholics around the United States recognize January as pro-life month, members of the Indiana General Assembly begin considering several bills aimed at enhancing laws to protect the unborn. ...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Godsey leaving Catholic Schools Office

Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools Gwen Godsey has announced that she will be leaving the diocesan staff on June 30. Godsey is relocating to Charlotte, N.C., with her husband Jeff, who accepted a position with Berry Plastics. “I want to take this opportunity to thank Gwen for...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
St. Meinrad Archabbot, Benedictine Father Justin DuVall, announces resignation

ST. MEINRAD – Benedictine Father and Archabbot Justin DuVall, the spiritual leader and chief administrator of Saint Meinrad Archabbey, announced on Jan. 13 that he will resign as abbot, effective on June 2. His successor will be elected by the Saint Meinrad monastic community on...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Catholic Schools Celebrate National School Choice Week

Diocese of Evansville Catholic schools will join other schools, organizations and individuals from across the country to celebrate National School Choice Week 2016. NSCW will take place from Jan. 24-30, 2016, and will be the world's largest-ever series of education-related events. The celebra...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Mercy permeates the work of Benedictine Sisters

Editor’s note – The Message asked the religious communities serving the Diocese of Evansville to submit articles that reveal aspects of their communities related to the Jubilee of Mercy. This article focuses on the Benedictine Sisters of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand. ...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Feb. 7 is 'Fat Sunday' in Evansville

All Saints Parish and its “A-Men’s Club” bring “Fat Sunday” to Evansville. From 8 a.m. to Noon CT at the St. Anthony of Padua campus on Feb. 9, club members will be serving a hearty breakfast for a great price, with all proceeds going to fund improvement projects at th...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Volunteers share their experiences of helping our friends in Haiti

About 100 people were not hindered by incoming winter weather on Jan. 9 when they gathered at Good Shepherd Parish in Evansville for the Second Annual Rice and Beans Dinner and Sharing. Attendees came from 11 Catholic parishes across the diocese –St. Boniface, Corpus Christi, St. Theres...
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Thursday, January 21, 2016
Bulletin Board for Jan. 15, 2016

Send information to Bulletin Board at least ten days in advance. Items to be considered for publication Friday, January 29, must be received in writing no later than noon on Tuesday, January 19. Entries may be repeated if time and space permit. All items may be edited. All times are local times. Ma...
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Thursday, January 14, 2016