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Seminarians gather for discernment, formation

Seminarians gather for discernment, formation   Twelve men from across the Diocese of Evansville gathered Aug. 12 at the Sarto Retreat Center for a few days of praying, reading, socializing … and manual labor! They completed their annual retreat Aug. 14 and prepared to return to their studies and priestly formation. The group includ...
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Monday, August 19, 2013

Around the Diocese for Aug. 23

Around the Diocese for Aug. 23   Investing in candidates as well as in Haiti The sacrament of Confirmation confers special graces of the Holy Spirit upon the person being confirmed, according to the newsletter at Precious Blood Parish in Jasper, “just as graces were granted to the Apostles on Pentecost. It roots us mo...
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Monday, August 19, 2013

'God is good . . . all the time'

'God is good . . . all the time'               “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.”             That statement is a perfect way to meet Sister Jane Nesmith, SBS.    ...
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Monday, August 19, 2013

Want to learn more about monastic life? There's an App for that!

Want to learn more about monastic life? There's an App for that! There are nearly a million iPhone/iPad apps and more than 800,000 Android apps available today. Gaming is the most popular category, with one source reporting more than 150,000 different games currently in use.    Touchscreen technology offers more than games and music, though. Many Catho...
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Bulletin Board for August 16

Bulletin Board for August 16     General Interest Heartland Half Marathon and 5K, Sept. 1, 7:30 a.m., begins at Jasper Train Depot, Jasper; pre-registrants for both races will receive a technical shirt, first 500 runners to preregister will also receive a running hat and additional race gift; to register go to active...
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Tuesday, August 13, 2013

The Reubers: Sisters who are Sisters

The Reubers: Sisters who are Sisters   Discovering your vocation in life is a challenge. Two sisters from Celestine took different paths, but found similar callings. Sister Jill Reuber of Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, and Sister Susan Reuber of Our Lady of Grace Monastery in Beech Grove, Ind., live in two differen...
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Celebrating

Celebrating   Father David Nunning celebrated his seventieth birthday and his forty-fourth anniversary of ordination to the priesthood on Aug. 3. He is pastor at Sacred Heart, St. Agnes and St. Boniface parishes, all in Evansville. The parishioners celebrated with a reception,” said Rosie Reising, p...
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Around the Diocese for Aug. 16

Around the Diocese for Aug. 16   Learning to say ‘I can do this!”   “Watching my grandsons at the pool this summer got me to thinking about our journey to grow in faith and trust in God,” writes Deacon Dave Seibert, pastoral life coordinator at St. Theresa Parish in Evansville. “In a sense...
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Monday, August 12, 2013

Bulletin Board for Aug. 9

Bulletin Board for Aug. 9   General Interest Restless Heart — A Movie About the Life of St. Augustine, Aug. 11, 4:15 p.m., Showplace Cinemas East; only one public showing; tickets $7/person at the door, tickets available 3-4 p.m.   Formation Day: Enrich, Empower, Engage, Aug. 24, doors open 8 a.m., session 8...
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Monday, August 05, 2013

'This represents so many different layers of family'

'This represents so many different layers of family'   More than 70 people enjoyed a wonderful – and unique – family reunion Aug. 3 at Evansville’s historic Bosse Field. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville organized its first-ever Adoption Family Reunion for those who adopted – or were adopted – through...
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Monday, August 05, 2013