Bishop Joseph M. Siegel comments on Pope Francis' May 9 Motu Proprio
EVANSVILLE, May 9 – Bishop Joseph M. Siegel of the Diocese of Evansville offers the following comments on “Vos estis lux mundi,” Pope Francis’ May 9 Motu Proprio: “Across the Diocese of Evansville, we continue to pray for the victims of sexual abuse, and for the protec...Read full story »
Thursday, May 09, 2019
Hundreds visit St. Philip Parish, St. Padre Pio Relics
Bishop Joseph M. Siegel knew Father Claude “Dusty” Burns had a devotion to St. Padre Pio, so the bishop asked if he would host First Class Relics of the saint at St. Philip Parish in Posey County, where he is pastor. Father Dusty didn’t hesitate — “absolutely,” h...Read full story »
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Bulletin Board for May 10
Send information to Bulletin Board at least 10 days prior to publishing date. Entries may be repeated if space permits; entries may be edited; all times are local times. Mail information to Bulletin Board, P.O. Box 4169, Evansville, IN 47724-0169; e-mail message@evdio.org. General Interest Tours of...Read full story »
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Around the Diocese for May 10
Around the Diocese for May 10 Happy Birthday! Father Donald Dilger, retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville and columnist for The Message, celebrates his birthday on May 18. Bonnie Meadows, parish catechetical leader at Precious Blood Parish, Jasper, celebrates her birthday on May 19. Father Ga...Read full story »
Wednesday, May 08, 2019
Rivet High School students earn top honors in recent competitions
Three Rivet High School seniors noticed the increasing problem of school shootings occurring in the United States and wanted to do something – anything. So, James Hancock, Cameron Klein and Colten Mouzin said they made it their goal to “come up with a solution to help solve this problem...Read full story »
Thursday, May 02, 2019
Indiana Catholic Conference hails 'successful legislative session'
With major victories in the pro-life arena and other matters of human dignity, the Indiana Catholic Conference considers the recently concluded 2019 session of the General Assembly a positive one overall. Throughout the course of the four-month session, the ICC closely tracked and promoted legislat...Read full story »
Thursday, May 02, 2019
Bulletin Board for May 3
Send information to Bulletin Board at least 10 days prior to publishing date. Entries may be repeated if space permits; entries may be edited; all times are local times. Mail information to Bulletin Board, P.O. Box 4169, Evansville, IN 47724-0169; e-mail message@evdio.org. General Interest Kindness...Read full story »
Thursday, May 02, 2019
Around the Diocese for May 3
Around the Diocese for May 3 Happy Birthday! Deacon James King of Christ the King Parish, Ferdinand celebrates his birthday on May 8. Father Christopher Droste, pastor of Divine Mercy Parish, St. Anthony, celebrates his birthday on May 10. Father Simon Natha, associate pastor of St. Francis Xavier...Read full story »
Thursday, May 02, 2019
Divine Mercy Service Schedule 2019
Editor’s Note: The listings for Divine Mercy Sunday published in The Message on April 12 included some parishes’ regular weekend Mass schedules. The list below includes only those services for the observance of Divine Mercy Sunday. It does not include regular weekend Masses. Following i...Read full story »
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Easter's light overcomes evil's darkness
“The light of Christ….” “Thanks be to God!” Deacon David Rice sang the first line above multiple times on April 20 as he carried the Paschal Candle and led the procession into the Diocese of Evansville’s St. Benedict Cathedral during the Mass of the Easter Vigil...Read full story »
Thursday, April 25, 2019
