The final domain of the AdvancED accreditation process is Operational Vitality. This domain focuses on the business element of education – from budgets to marketing to enrollment.  Leading the committee overseeing this domain are Gwen Godsey, assistant superintendent of Catholic S...
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St. Peter’s is growing “Have you noticed there are people at Mass on the weekends that you do not know?” writes Father James Koressel in the parish bulletin at St. Peter Parish in Montgomery. “St. Peter Parish has grown over the last few years. Since my arrival as your pasto...
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National Alpaca Farm Days Open House, 1-4 p.m., Sept. 27, White Violet Farm Alpacas, St. Mary-of-the-Woods; visit and talk with those who care for alpacas, feed alpacas, shop for alpaca items, see different alpaca fiber demonstrations; no cost to attend; for more information call 812-535-2932, emai...
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  Franciscan Sister Jane McConnell is surrounded by family members during a celebration held in her honor on Sept. 12 at St. Joseph Parish in Princeton. Friends, family members and colleagues joined Sister Jane as she celebrated her golden jubilee as a Sister of St. Francis of Oldenburg, Ind....
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  The Pope Francis Habitat for Humanity Home was dedicated on Sept. 21 in Evansville. When plans for the house began, the goal was for the dedication to occur during Pope Francis’ visit to the United States. The festivities began with a Welcome Pope Francis parade; a life-size cut-out of...
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  Cloudy skies and brisk winds did not stop the nearly 300 people who participated in the Sept. 19 Friends of the Poor Walk which benefits the St. Vincent de Paul Society. When participants gathered at the Evansville State Hospital grounds, they were reminded about the various ways that the so...
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Father Tom Kessler, left, Father Dave Fleck and Father Mike Madden pasuse for a photo on Sept. 16 during the retreat for priests of the Diocese of Evansville. They celebrate their 40th anniversaries of ordination this year. Father Kessler was ordained June 7, 1975; Father Fleck was ordained Sept. 5...
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  Father Ken Betz, left, and Father Ralph Schipp smile for a photo on Sept. 16 during the Diocese of Evansville priestly retreat. They were ordained to the priesthood, with the late Father Bill Wargel, on May 27, 1965, by Bishop Henry J. Grimmelsman.   The Message photo by Tim Lilley...
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  The third domain of the AdvancED accreditation process is Academic Excellence. This domain focuses on articulating and documenting the rigorous curriculum the Diocese of Evansville Catholic schools are traditionally known for.  Basic and religious curriculua, Catholic values, 21st centu...
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  Parish Council for Celestine and Dubois The newest members of the Parish Council at St. Raphael Parish in Dubois and St. Peter Celestine Parish in Celestine include • St. Raphael: Dave Ferguson, Brent Hall, Kelly Friedman and Andrea Mehringer; • St. Peter Celestine: Jacqueline No...
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