A capital fund drive is underway at Holy Rosary Parish in Evansville. The theme is “Building Together in Faith.” The goal is to raise the funds required to construct a new pre-school, a day chapel, a gathering space and to pay for the refurbishment of the church. Dan Hermann is a...
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  General Interest Standing Together to Prevent Falls, 1-3 p.m., May 13, St. Mary’s Wellness Center, Newburgh; free community event to help older adults stay healthy, active, independent will include information on how proper nutrition can help prevent falls and how certain exercises can...
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  Members of the Youth Group at Corpus Christi Parish in Evansville recently had the opportunity to “count their blessings.” Parishioner Craig Blessinger, who is with the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office, led a half day tour around Evansville showing the parish youth ̶...
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  Evansville Police Department community officer Anna Gray, who works on the city’s east side, hands out wrist bands to youngsters who came with their families to help beautify the main entrance of Caze Elementary School on May 3.   Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville an...
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  Joy Campaign A note in the bulletin at St. Joseph Parish in Jasper notes “the money for t-shirts and wrist bands sold earlier was donated to Habitat for Humanity.” A letter written by Melissa Baxter followed. “Dear Sixth Grade Class, “Thank you so very much for your h...
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  Spring breezes blew across the Ohio River last Thursday afternoon, curling around the Four Freedoms monument and causing people standing nearby to shiver and warm their hands. About 150 brave souls ignored the wind and dark clouds to attend the 2014 National Day of Prayer ceremony, held May...
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 As listening sessions continue during the second phase of the Diocese’s Strategic Plan, important work also is moving forward toward implementation of the plan’s first phase.  On April 10, Bishop Charles C. Thompson issued a decree changing the name of the merged Christ the K...
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The People of Faith feature is compiled by Steve Halbig, who asks a series of questions of people of the diocese – some who have reached the “age of wisdom” and some who are younger.  All will share stories of faith.   This month’s People of Faith features Mary Jo...
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  Lauren McCarthy, Megan Ashby, Autumn Menkedick, Amber Parsons and Alayna Kaim, members of the Newman Catholic Community at the University of Southern Indiana, host a baby shower for Birthright, a local organization which collects items for expectant mothers who need financial help.  ...
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  Marilyn Wassmer accepts a check from students at the University of Evansville to be used by her brother, Father Myron Effing, Mary Mother of God Mission Society in Vladivostok, Russia. “The money is from our annual Lenten collection,” said Michael Roesch, campus minister. The gro...
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