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St. Meinrad Archabbey honors workers, retirees

St. Meinrad Archabbey honors workers, retirees   St. Meinrad Archabbey recently honored 77 active workers and 60 retirees who have 25 years or more of service during the annual Service Recognition Banquet. Benedictine Father Adrian Burke, a monk of St. Meinrad, said, “Every enterprise of the archabbey – from gift shop to Guest...
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Sunday, April 06, 2014

Sister Kate's many lives

Sister Kate's many lives It’s uncanny how Sister Kate Willegal’s co-workers and students are so quick to describe her the same way – as being “so calm.” Likely because they realize anybody else attempting to wear as many hats as she does, and as well, would be perpetually frazzled and near hys...
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Monday, March 31, 2014

Golden jubilarian is honored

Golden jubilarian is honored   Franciscan  Sister Bridget Arnold is surrounded by her students during a celebration in her honor at St. Joseph Parish in Evansville. She is celebrating her golden anniversary as a Sister of St. Francis this year. She teaches second grade at St. Joseph School....
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Monday, March 31, 2014

Congratulations, Dr. Hagan!

Congratulations, Dr. Hagan!   On March 25, co-workers decorated the new “doctor’s office” at the Catholic Center for Superintendent of Catholic Schools Daryl Hagan, who successfully defended his dissertation on March 24 and completed work on his doctorate. The Message joins everyone in congratulating Dr...
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Monday, March 31, 2014

People of Faith

People of Faith   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 Ryan Clark, a...
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Monday, March 31, 2014

Seeking protection against 'storms, pestilence, destruction'

Seeking protection against 'storms, pestilence, destruction'   Father John Boeglin grew up on a farm near St. James Parish in rural Haubstadt. He now owns a farm in that area; it’s where he plans to retire someday. He’s the pastor at Holy Family Parish in Jasper and also the diocesan Rural Life director. It’s clear from talking with hi...
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Monday, March 31, 2014

Around the Diocese for April 4

Around the Diocese for April 4   Happy Birthday, Bishop Thompson! Bishop Charles C. Thompson celebrates his birthday April 11.   Happy anniversary, Bishop Gettelfinger! Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger, bishop emeritus of the Diocese of Evansville, was installed as bishop April 11, 1989.   Happy Birthday! Father Alex...
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Monday, March 31, 2014

TEC 86

TEC 86 Participants in the TEC 86 retreat include, front row, Katlynn Loschen, Michael Demuth, Sabrina Kordes, Tiffany Singer, Alicia Betz, Joe Paul Hayden, Brad Tretter, Sarah Wichman. second row, Kyla Schwinghammer, Alex Dyson, Abby Gress, Bridget Fleck, Anna Michel, Hannah Sitzman, Bonnie Meadows, Chri...
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Monday, March 31, 2014

Bulletin Board for April 4

Bulletin Board for April 4   General Interest New Weekend Mass Schedule for Dubois County Parishes, 8 a.m. Sundays, Sacred Heart, Schnellville; 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Sundays, St. Anthony, St. Anthony; effective April 5 and 6.   “Mary of Nazareth” Coming to Evansville, motion picture on the life o...
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Monday, March 31, 2014

Sharon Burns becomes Director of Hispanic Ministry

Sharon Burns becomes Director of Hispanic Ministry   Bishop Charles C. Thompson has named Sharon A. Burns Director of Hispanic Ministry for the Diocese of Evansville, effective March 31, 2014. She will continue her responsibilities with Catholic Charities, and will serve as Director of Catholic Charities/Hispanic Ministry.   “This i...
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Tuesday, March 25, 2014