St. Ben's religious ed student creates award-winning poster
Debra Maynor speaks with a lovely Australian accent, and her voice is filled with pride at the thought of the accomplishments of her four sons. She has lived in the United States for about 12 years now, and she currently lives in Newburgh. Her sons attend religious education classes at St. Benedict...Read full story »
Monday, January 28, 2013
Around the Diocese for Feb. 1
JEANSTRONG Judy VanHoosier, principal at Good Shepherd School in Evansville, writes, “The response in supporting Jean Dollison and her family by purchasing and wearing a JEANSTRONG wristband has been amazing. “Over $1,100 has been donated as a result. But you are not done yet! Remember...Read full story »
Monday, January 28, 2013
Bulletin Board for Jan. 25
General Interest St. Joe School “Come and See Night,” Jan. 31, 5-7 p.m., St. Joseph School, Vanderburgh County; preschool through eighth grade, full year day care available; visit with teachers, parents, committee members; tour school; refreshments, folders and information packets, pers...Read full story »
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
2013 Fish Fries in Diocese of Evansville
Parishes in the Diocese of Evansville were invited to submit information on fish fries being held during Lent. The information submitted is listed here. Evansville East Deanery Nativity, Evansville, every Friday during Lent, Feb. 15-March 22, 4:30-7 p.m.; serving fried catfish fillet or bake...Read full story »
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Traveling to D.C. for March for Life
On Thursday, Jan. 24, youth and adults from the Diocese of Evansville will board buses for Washington D.C. to take part in the annual Pilgrimage for Life. Prior to their departure, the pilgrims will attend a Mass with Bishop Charles C. Thompson at St...Read full story »
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Career path has led her to jail, state hospital
Dr. Shea Perkins admits that when she was a college student 10 years ago she would have laughed at the notion of having a job working with inmates in a jail or with patients in a mental hospital. But the traits of her grandmother and her mother -- traits of helping those less fortunate and doing it...Read full story »
Monday, January 21, 2013
8th grade students recognized at annual Evansville Serra Club luncheon
Back when he was a second grader, Father Jason Gries thought life as a priest seemed pretty rosy. “Playing cards with all the old people, going on fishing trips, only working on Saturday night and Sunday,” he told the 8th graders who had gathered at the Catholic Center along with their...Read full story »
Monday, January 21, 2013
Bringing experience, love of Church to the table as facilitators
For decades Gayle Uebelhor and Alan Hoffman have been leading groups, big and small, as professional facilitators. And if there’s one thing they have learned along the way, it’s that each group experiences a watershed moment where someone rises up and inspires the others to unite and ov...Read full story »
Monday, January 21, 2013
Around the Diocese - Week of Jan. 25
Lifetime achievement award Linus Mundy has been selected to receive a 2013 lifetime achievement award from the Association of Catholic Publishers. It will be presented to him in March. He retired in October after spending nearly 40 years in Catholic publishing, both at the St. Anthony Messenger and...Read full story »
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Faith, love of horses leads Mater Dei junior to help others
Trainer Lillian Shively knew she had a special pupil in Hunter Chancellor, but a tragedy for the teenage equestrian rider made Shively realize she was mentoring someone with the maturity and strength not seen in some adults. As Hunter was finishing a victory lap with her horse Trixie at the America...Read full story »
Sunday, January 20, 2013
