Prayer shawl ministry
Father Joseph Erbacher blesses the work of the Mantel of Mary Prayer Shawl ministry at St. Peter Parish in Linton. Cathy Burns, parishioner, said, “The ministry has been making shawls, lap blankets, hats, scarves, gloves and baby blankets. The ladies from St. Peter Parish in Linton, Holy Name...Read full story »
Monday, October 27, 2014
The White Mass
In celebrating medical professionals from across the Diocese of Evansville Oct. 22 during the annual White Mass, Bishop Charles C. Thompson referred to the day’s Gospel reading from Luke (Luke 12:39-48). “We have been given much,” he said, “and we pray for the grace t...Read full story »
Monday, October 27, 2014
Sister Theresita
Like countless others, Phyllis Claycamp is amazed that Ferdinand Benedictine Sister Theresita Schenk, age 94, can still make the Monastery Immaculate Conception church organ sing. But to Phyllis, what’s most meaningful is that Sister Theresita is “truly such a love story.” “...Read full story »
Monday, October 27, 2014
Brute Society
“There comes a kind of resolution to go after the manner of the Apostles in the greatest possible simplicity. For each moment the Lord has in view means of grace for me and for all – the altar, the sacraments, prayer, instruction.” – Bishop Simon Bruté That and o...Read full story »
Monday, October 27, 2014
Annual retreat
Bishop Charles C. Thompson celebrated Mass Oct. 25 for permanent deacons of the Diocese of Evansville and their wives during their annual retreat, which occurred at Kentucky’s Lake Barkley. Photo courtesy of Bishop Charles C. Thompson...Read full story »
Monday, October 27, 2014
Father Hilderbrand installed
Father Ryan Hilderbrand, left, gets a standing ovation from parishioners at St. Mary, Huntingburg, following his installation as pastor by Bishop Charles C. Thompson during an Oct. 26 Mass. The Message photo by Tim Lilley...Read full story »
Monday, October 27, 2014
The tradition continues
Joe Weber stirs a batch of "Norb's Famous Turtle Soup" during the annual Fall Soup Social at St. Martin I Parish in Chrisney He is the son of the late Norb Weber who made the soup famous. ...Read full story »
Monday, October 27, 2014
Holy Trinity Catholic School in Jasper
Father Gary Kaiser announced Oct. 21 that Sally Sternberg will serve as principal, and Michelle Brandle will serve as assistant principal, of Holy Trinity Catholic School, which will open in the fall of 2015 to serve all of Dubois County. Father Kaiser, pastor of Precious Blood Parish...Read full story »
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Brute Society
Bishop Thompson will induct the 2014 Brute Society members during Mass on Sunday, Oct. 26, at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. The Mass will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m., and a reception will follow. Here are the 2014 Brute Society members: • Maurice and Barbara Aders, Holy Family,...Read full story »
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Around the Diocese for Oct. 24
A face lift Father Kenneth Walker writes in the bulletin for St. John Parish in Loogootee, “Please stop by and look at all the work that has been accomplished by a number of our parishioners to give a face lift to the upper level of the Center. “This was done under the direction...Read full story »
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
