'Pondering marriage' following the recent Supreme Court ruling
“The Church’s opinion is a deeply pondered reflection, faithful to 20 centuries (and many more, since we must go back to Genesis, the first Book of the Old Testament) of religious anthropology.” The quoted? Patrick Kéchichian, French literary critic. The subject? Marriage. Th...Read full story »
Monday, July 01, 2013
Reitz Memorial begins major expansion project
On June 26, a group of students, faculty, staff and alumni gathered at Reitz Memorial High School on Evansville's eastside to celebrate a groundbreaking and demolition ceremony for a planned expansion of the school grounds. Upon completion, the project will include a plaza, a parking lot and a socc...Read full story »
Monday, July 01, 2013
Return to Church marks turning point in life
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 Tan...Read full story »
Monday, July 01, 2013
Bulletin Board for June 28
General Interest German Night, June 29, 5-11 p.m., St. Philip Center, Posey County; $25 includes traditional German dinner, beer/wine, music performed by the Rhine Valley Brass Band; contact Angie Wildman at 812-985-2275 or Greg Weinzapfel at 812-305-4339 for ticket information; must be 21 years ol...Read full story »
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
Diocesan Communications director, Message editor is named
Bishop Charles C. Thompson has appointed Tim Lilley as the diocesan director of Communications and editor of the Message, according to Tim McGuire, diocesan chief operating officer. Lilley’s first day is expected to be July 1. He replaces Rick Jillson who resigned at the end of May. ...Read full story »
Monday, June 24, 2013
Around the Diocese for June 28
From the desk of Father Erbacher Father Joseph Erbacher writes in the bulletins at his four parishes, “On May 23, I talked with Bishop Thompson via phone. As you know I had requested a new assignment. He has asked that I remain as pastor of the Martin County Catholic Churches for anoth...Read full story »
Monday, June 24, 2013
A time for prayer and solidarity
On June 20, a dedicated group of Catholics from around the Diocese of Evansville gathered at St. Benedict Cathedral to celebrate Mass, and to kick-off the second annual Fortnight for Freedom. This the second year that the U.S. bishops have called for a Fortnight for Freedom, a two-week period...Read full story »
Monday, June 24, 2013
Message staff wins CPA award for 'excellence in Catholic journalism'
The Message staff has received an honorable mention award from the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada for the issue of Sept. 14, 2012. The award given is the 2013 Cardinal John P. Foley award for Excellence in Catholic Journalism. The award-winning Message issue features a f...Read full story »
Monday, June 24, 2013
Peter's Pence Collection: Be a pilgrim of charity
Charity bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. (1 Cor 13:7) Dear Friends in Christ: In many places throughout the world, the Church struggles to be a visible sign of charity. Fortunately, the Holy Father is the pilgrim of charity for Catholics everywhere...Read full story »
Monday, June 24, 2013
Veterans honored at annual Memorial Mass
The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, Lawrence A. Vieck Assembly, in conjunction with Father Gordon Mann and Father James Koressel and their parishioners recently celebrated the Eucharist for and in memory of the deceased veterans of “our communities and our country,” according to Jerr...Read full story »
Monday, June 17, 2013
