In observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays, The Message will not publish an issue on Jan. 1, 2016. Our next issue will be Jan. 8, 2016. ...
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On Dec. 21, Bishop Charles C. Thompson blessed and dedicated the 26th Catholics for Habitat home completed by Evansville-area parishes. Janay Turner and her sons, Jayden, 6, and J’Sean, 2 are set to move into their new home, which is located in Evansville’s Jacobsville neighborhood. ...
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Journey with Jesus “Everyone has their particular journey with Jesus,” writes Father John Boeglin in the newsletter at Holy Family Parish in Jasper. “Jesus becomes very personal to us through the celebration of the sacraments. “The greatest gift we can give ourselves and oth...
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Send information to Bulletin Board at least ten days in advance. Items to be considered for publication Friday, January 15, must be received in writing no later than noon on Tuesday, January 8. NOTE – The Message will not be published on January 1, 2016. Entries may be repeated if time and s...
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For 29 years – since the 1987 Advent season – Catholic Charities’ Christmas Giving Program has made it possible for needy children to smile on Christmas morning – and for parents to keep hope alive as they struggle through hard times.   This year, Catholic Charitie...
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St. Joseph Parish in Vanderburgh County has been an inspiration to other parishes across the diocese when it comes to helping our friends in Haiti. St. Theresa parish in Evansville is one of them. In 1983, when then-Pastor Father Ted Temple suggested the parish become involved in Haiti mission work...
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Holy Doors opened for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy at two locations in the Diocese of Evansville, and at St. Meinrad Archabbey, during Masses on Dec. 13. Bishop Charles C. Thompson opened the Holy Door at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville during the 10:30 a.m. CT Mass. Father Dave Fleck,...
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Send information to Bulletin Board at least ten days in advance. Items to be considered for publication Friday, January 8, must be received in writing no later than noon on Tuesday, December 29. Entries may be repeated if time and space permit. All items may be edited. All times are local times. Ma...
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Holy Year of Mercy “Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has announced that, beginning Dec. 8, there will be a Holy Year of Mercy in the Catholic Church,” writes Father Tony Ernst, pastor at St. James and Sts. Peter and Paul parishes in Haubstadt, and Holy Cross Parish in Fort Branch. “...
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Latino members of Evansville’s Nativity Parish pray the rosary on Dec. 12 during a procession honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. A Mass followed the rosary and procession. Celebrations in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe also occurred at Our Lady of Hope Parish in Washin...
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