Philadelphia, Pa. – Medical Mission Sister Phyllis Backer, a native of Ferdinand and graduate of the Academy of the Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand, will celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of her First Profession of Vows on Aug. 15 at her Community’s North American Headquarters in Philade...
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The Sisters of St. Benedict of Ferdinand accepted Postulant Roxanne Higgins into the novitiate, the second stage of incorporation into the religious community, during a simple ceremony on Wednesday, July 26.  During the ceremony, she received her title of Sister Roxanne Cassandra.   Siste...
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General Interest Catechist Formation Day "Encountering Christ in Scripture,” 8a.m. - 2p.m., Aug 26, Catholic Center, Evansville; cost is $17 by August 11, $25 after; for more information and to register visit www.evdio.org/formation-day.   Class Reunions Reitz Memorial Class of 1977 clas...
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Happy birthday! Donald Haag, retired deacon of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday on August 19. Audrey Talbert, dean of students at Washington Catholic High School and Middle School, celebrates her birthday on August 19. James Flynn, retired deacon of the Diocese of Evansville, cele...
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On Aug. 2, Reitz Memorial High School faculty and staff participated in a “Day of Recollection,” putting this year’s Catholic Schools’ theme, “Called to Serve,” into action by volunteering throughout the community.   The day began at Holy Rosary Parish Hall,...
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Winners of the 2017 Catholic Educator Innovative Awards were announced during the Aug. 1 back to school gathering and Mass held at St. John the Baptist School in Newburgh.  Hallie Scheu, principal of St. Wendel School in St. Wendel, and Resurrection Middle School Teachers in Evansville were na...
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Meeting Aug. 1 at the Catholic Center in Evansville, priests serving as the Diocese of Evansville’s College of Consultors elected Father Bernie Etienne to serve as diocesan administrator until Pope Francis appoints the sixth Bishop of Evansville. His service as diocesan administrator begins i...
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Habitat for Humanity of Evansville has announced that the 2017 Catholic Build will begin on Aug. 11-12 with construction of the new home’s foundation. The Catholic Build is located at 230 Cass Ave., in Evansville. Weather permitting, construction will progress through raising of the walls by...
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General Interest Rex Mundi Class of 1967 50th Class Reunion, begins 5:30 p.m. with Social Hour, dinner buffet at 7 p.m., Aug 5, Oak Meadow Country Club, Evansville; for more information or to make reservations please contact lindafeul@aol.com.   Catechist Formation Day "Encountering Christ in...
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Happy birthday! Michelle Priar, assistant superintendent in the diocesan Catholic Schools Office, celebrates her birthday on Aug. 10. John Hollis, principal at Holy Cross School in Fort Branch, celebrates his birthday on Aug. 10. Kristen Girten, principal at Good Shepherd School in Evansville, cel...
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