Father Ralph Schipp, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday March 2.   Happy anniversary!   Father Kenneth Herr, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood March 2, 1968.   Father Lowell Will, pastor of St. Clement P...
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The National Soccer Coaches Association of America has named Reitz Memorial High School Head Coach Bill Vieth 2016 State of Indiana Coach of the Year.   Vieth led the 2016 Tigers to a 19-4-1 overall record. The team won the Class 2A section, regional, semi-state and state championships. Reitz...
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On Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017, I boarded a bus and embarked on the March for Life Pilgrimage. I packed the night before and added last-minute items that afternoon, leaving my room in absolute disarray. I sat next to my friend on the bus, and we discussed the snacks we brought and the movies we were e...
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    INDIANAPOLIS—An Indiana House committee has heard a bill to expand state laws regarding informed consent for abortion to include information on nonsurgical, chemical abortion reversal. The Indiana Catholic Conference supports the measure.     House Bill 1128,...
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The Stewards of God’s Grace campaign will bring the Diocese of Evansville closer to its long-term goal of $6 million in endowed funds to support vocations. Once fully funded, the endowments will provide a permanent and sustainable source of funds for seminarian education.     Dioces...
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The Saint Meinrad Alumni Association is hosting its fourth annual Saint Meinrad Day of Service on  March 11 in 10 cities. The Evansville event will be held at St. Benedict Cathedral Parish, 1328 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, IN 47714.    The Day of Service is an opportunity for...
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On Jan. 27, Keith Jewell announced that he will be stepping down from his position as President of St. Mary’s Health, effective Feb. 28. Jewell has served in this position since December 2013 and has been instrumental in helping to improve the care in the southwest region of Indiana during th...
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General Interest Busy Moms’ Day Out, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Feb 25, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center; Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; Join other “busy” mothers for quiet reflection time and gain wisdom from sharing with others; cost is $45, which includes lunch; registrati...
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Happy birthday! Melba Wilderman, principal at St. Joseph School, Vanderburgh County, celebrates her birthday Feb. 25.   Happy Anniversary! Father Jean Vogler, a retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, was ordained to the priesthood Feb. 28, 1970. Deacon Cyril Will was ordained Feb. 10, 19...
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Mary Beth Davis has a simple goal: to bring people together to serve God.   Davis is hosting the third annual Rice and Bean Dinner at Good Shepherd Parish in Evansville following the 4 p.m. CST Mass on Feb. 25.  The purpose of the dinner is for Diocese of Evansville parishes with projects...
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