This Sunday (Sept. 18) is Catechetical Sunday. This is a day to acknowledge and appreciate all those who commit themselves to being catechists in our parishes.   Catechists can be found in many places  … in children’s parish faith formation programs, in Catholic schools,...
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Hundreds of thousands of families just like yours send their children to Catholic schools each day. Can you think of other families in your neighborhood that might make the same choice for their children if you shared with them the good news of the advantages of a Catholic education? A Catholic sc...
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The Daughters of Isabella Haubstadt Circle #151 received two awards at the International Convention of the Daughters of Isabella, held last month in Henderson, Nev.  The Circle received the Membership Award (with an 11 percent increase in membership) and the Recruitment Award. Linda Kissel an...
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Andy Wildemann of St. Phillip may not have been a Boy Scout; nor were his daughters life-long Girl Scouts. He may, however, be the proudest Scouting grandfather in the tri-state. All five of his grandsons, ranging in age from 18 to 32 years, have earned the highest achievement in Scouting - the ran...
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From time to time everyone experiences emotional difficulties that impacts his or her quality of life and ability to function in everyday activities.  When symptoms occur that lead to a diagnosis of bipolar disorder or depression, family and friends can play a valuable role in providing suppor...
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The Indiana Non-Public Education Association (INPEA) will present “Building on a Legacy of Excellence” on Sept. 15-16 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis. This conference is a must-attend event for everyone involved in private-school education throughout the state.  "I...
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We all have objects in our lives that carry cherished, personal stories: a grandmother’s wedding ring, a father’s military badge, an old book given by a beloved friend. For many of our priests, the items carrying such special stories also have sacred purposes. A priest’s sets of v...
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With a voice that resonates with experience and authenticity, Lisa Hendey says “Yes” to God each day in a multitude of formats. Hendey, the bestselling author of “The Grace of Yes: Eight Virtues for Generous Living,” founder and editor of CatholicMom.com and a frequent host...
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Vincentian Father Stephen Gallegos, chaplain at the Daughters of Charity Seton Residence on Evansville’s west side, soon will begin a pilgrimage to parishes across our 12 counties as one of the Missionaries of Mercy Pope Francis commissioned on Ash Wednesday to serve during the Extraordinary...
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This year, the Teens Encounter Christ (TEC) Movement is celebrating its 25th anniversary in the Diocese of Evansville. TEC #95 will take place from July 23-25 at St. Mary's Parish in Ireland.   TEC is an international retreat model that began in Lansing, Mich., in 1965. The movement aims to &#...
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