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Bishop Thompson celebrates Mass at All Saints Church, Cannelburg

Bishop Thompson celebrates Mass at All Saints Church, Cannelburg In his Feb. 24 homily at All Saints Church, Cannelburg, Bishop Charles C. Thompson highlighted St. Peter’s words to Jesus as recorded in Luke’s Gospel account of the transfiguration: “Master, how good it is for us to be here.” “Those are important words for us to remem...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Jeanne Campbell receives Distinguished Graduate award

Jeanne Campbell receives Distinguished Graduate award Jeanne Campbell has received the 2013 Distinguished Graduate award from Precious Blood School in Jasper. In making the presentation, Michelle Brandle, principal, said, “It is a great tradition at Precious Blood School to honor a Distinguished Graduate during Catholic Schools Week (weather per...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Bulletin Board for March 1

Bulletin Board for March 1   Father Bill Wargel Presentation, 1-4 p.m., March 3, St. Philip, Posey County; March 10, St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville; March 17, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; presentation will mirror his book “Christians: Friends for Christ” which is available at presentations.   Sec...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

People of Faith: Emily Herr

People of Faith: Emily Herr This month’s People of Faith features Emily Herr, a 26-year-old CRE/youth minister.  She talks about the rewards and the difficulties of her job and how she wishes Catholics could be more comfortable in talking about their relationship with God.   Where are you CRE/youth minister? T...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Around the Diocese for March 1

Around the Diocese for March 1 Pastor emeritusBenedictine Father Gregory Chamberlin, pastor at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville, writes, "I would like to share with you an announcement I made last weekend."People have been seeking about the status of my health at this time. I do really appreciate your interest and especially...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Town hall meetings move diocese closer to final strategic plan

Town hall meetings move diocese closer to final strategic plan Over the past four weeks, more than 3,000 parishioners from the Diocese of Evansville sacrificed an evening to become a more active and direct part of the strategic planning initiative within their deanery. A town hall meeting was held in each of the seven deaneries in the diocese, and while some a...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

March 6

March 6 Catholics in the Diocese of Evansville are invited to experience God’s mercy and forgiveness through the Sacrament of Reconciliation. It’s all part of a special program entitled “The Light is ON for You.” Bishop Charles C. Thompson explains that the program is being implemen...
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Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Around the Diocese for Feb. 16-24

Around the Diocese for Feb. 16-24 The Season of Lent “This past week, I heard the Responsorial Psalm that said, “If today you hear his voice, harden not your hearts,” writes Father John Brosmer, pastor at St. Joseph Church, Dale, and St. Nicholas Church, Santa Claus, and moderator and sacramental minister at Mary,...
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Thursday, February 21, 2013

'Responding to the longing for God'

'Responding to the longing for God' On the kind of sun-drenched Sunday afternoon that invites daydreams of spring, catechumens and candidates from the diocese entered a new season in their relationship with the Church, officially becoming the Elect. During the annual Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion, Feb. 17 at St....
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Thursday, February 21, 2013

Celebrating in Shoals

Celebrating in Shoals Rising well before dawn, Bishop Charles C. Thompson headed north from Evansville on Sunday, Feb. 18 to celebrate 8 a.m. Mass at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception in Shoals. By the time he arrived at the little church on High Street, a bright winter sun was already melting away the morning frost...
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Thursday, February 21, 2013