Sister Doris Marie: Old school is often the best school
Sister Doris Marie Knebel, a Sister of St. Benedict of Ferdinand, knows full well the reputation she has as a math teacher at Resurrection School in Evansville.
A strong disciplinarian. A stickler on her expectations of students. And strict.
But none of that bothers her....Read full story »
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Father Bernie Etienne will receive NCEA 'Distinguished Pastor Award'
As he stood before a crowd of students, faculty and guests at Holy Rosary School, Evansville, that had gathered to honor him as recipient of the 2013 National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) Distinguished Pastor Award, Father Bernie Etienne reflected on a late 2005 meeting with then Bishop...Read full story »
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Bulletin Board for 01-18-13
General Interest Mater Dei Required Registration Meeting, Jan. 23 and 29, 5:30-7 p.m., Kempf Auditorium, Mater Dei High School, Evansville; families may choose the most convenient date; vital information regarding course scheduling will be discussed; admissions application and supporting academic i...Read full story »
Monday, January 14, 2013
St. Ben's family is making 'a beautiful difference'
Halfway into a request for an interview with the Message, Ryan Belmonte says "yes." Of course. He, and his mom Jeanette, and his sister, Jillian, would love to help in any way they can. That's his training. To always say, "yes" to the Church. The three Belmontes are parishioners at St. Benedict Cat...Read full story »
Monday, January 14, 2013
Bulletin Board for 1-11-13
General Interest Mother to Mother Group, meetings the first and third Thursday each month, 9-11 a.m., Ruth and Naomi Room, St. John the Baptist, Newburgh; meetings for mothers with children of all ages; Jan. 17 topic is “Understanding Your Child’s Temperament”; babysitting...Read full story »
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
SamStrong event raises funds, awareness for pediatric brain cancer research
When Sam Featherstone approached his parents in early November with the idea for “SamStrong: Search for a Cure,” he had three requests. He wanted to raise as much money and awareness for pediatric brain cancer research as possible; he wanted to hold the event at St. John the Baptist par...Read full story »
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Program helps single-parent students get college education
"Breaking the chain of poverty one family at a time" is the goal of the Family Scholar House program in Louisville. Its mission is to end the cycle of poverty by giving single parent students the support they need to obtain a four-year college degree. The program offers a wide variety of services,...Read full story »
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
'Block rosary' a chance for Filipino Catholics to enjoy prayer, food, fellowship
With a wide smile, Dr. Portia Domingo explained that Filipino Catholics really enjoy two things: praying and eating. That’s what led Portia and her husband, Dr. Mike Domingo, to invite their Filipino Catholic friends into their home back in 1997 for a rosary followed by a meal of traditional...Read full story »
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
People of Faith
This month’s People of Faith features Mary Bell, an 82-year-old Holy Redeemer parishioner who has also been the parish sacristan for the past 10 years. She says “There’s nothing today that the good Lord and I can’t handle.” See what else she says. Number o...Read full story »
Monday, January 07, 2013
An example of faith and courage
On the morning of Jan. 2, less than a week removed from seeing his vision for a community-wide event to raise money and awareness for pediatric brain cancer succeed beyond his wildest expectations, Sam Featherstone passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 19. Sam’s more th...Read full story »
Thursday, January 03, 2013
