'The Son of God is shining down upon us and among us'
“It is my right as bishop to welcome new deacons into our diocese,” Most Rev. Charles C. Thompson, Bishop of Evansville, told nearly 700 people who packed St. Benedict Cathedral on Aug. 3. “Today, it is my p...Read full story »
Monday, August 05, 2013
A New Home for James and Lindsay Herring
James and Lindsay Herring are the heads of a loving family that includes two children … and dreams of a lifetime together. They also are part of something else pretty special – a Catholics for Habitat build of their new home, which is set to begin in early September. James works full-ti...Read full story »
Monday, August 05, 2013
Around the Diocese for Aug. 9
Important people in the parish “Religious Education teachers are some of the most important people in our parish!" writes Shirley Jeffers, coordinator of religious education at the four Martin County parishes. “Those who are willing to step forward, share their faith, give of the...Read full story »
Monday, August 05, 2013
Celebrating the blessings of teachers and Catholic schools
Bishop Charles C. Thompson greeted 600 Catholic educators from across the Diocese of Evansville on Aug. 1 with some thoughts on blessings. “I give blessings,” he said, during Mass at Good Shepherd parish for the teachers and principals. “You ARE the blessings. You have...Read full story »
Monday, August 05, 2013
Evansville pastor honored for service to parish, community
The announcement after the Masses last weekend was huge and warmly received. Father Steve Lintzenich, longtime pastor at St. Mary Parish in Evansville, will be honored for his dedicated service to the parish and the larger community by having the ministry center named for him. On Aug. 2, he celebra...Read full story »
Monday, August 05, 2013
Jose Garrido is first Latino deacon in the Diocese of Evansville.
When Bishop Charles C. Thompson did the greeting at the diaconate ordination Mass last Saturday at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville, he slipped easily from the English language into Spanish – in recognition of Jose Garrido, who became the first Latino deacon in the Diocese of Evansville....Read full story »
Monday, August 05, 2013
Diaconate ordination Mass is celebrated at St. Benedict Cathedral
Eleven deacon candidates were ordained to the Permanent Diaconate by Bishop Charles C. Thompson on Aug. 3 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. The new deacons and their assignments include • William Consley – St. John Parish, Loogootee, St. Joseph Parish, Bramble, St. M...Read full story »
Friday, August 02, 2013
Becoming servants of the Spirit in Oklahoma relief efforts
Less than two months ago, we – a group of high school and college friends – began discussing the devastating tornado that struck the Moore, Okla., area in late May. Many of us traveled to Joplin, Mo., last summer...Read full story »
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Bulletin Board for Aug. 2
General Interest Precious Blood Quilt Show, Aug. 3 and 4, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Aug. 5, 4-6 p.m. and after all weekend Masses; Precious Blood Cafetorium, Jasper. 2011 Strassenfest Wettlauf 5K Road Race and Fitness Walk, Aug. 3, race begins 8 a.m., corner of Ninth and Main St., Jasper; course cover...Read full story »
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Diocesan group celebrates World Youth Day trip
Twelve young adults have returned to the Diocese of Evansville with a lifetime of memories from an amazing trip – their pilgrimage to World Youth Day 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. “The experience of WYD, particularly the experience of being in the presence of the Holy Father, ha...Read full story »
Monday, July 29, 2013
