Around the Diocese for March 29
Around the Diocese for March 29 Happy Birthday! Deacon Chris Borowiecki of Holy Rosary, Evansville, celebrates his birthday on April 3. Deacon Russell Maples of St. Boniface, Evansville, celebrates his birthday on April 3. Father Ron Kreilein, pastor of St. Bernard, Rockport, and St. Martin I, Chri...
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Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Catholic Schools see 'largest group' of finalists for Outstanding Educator of the Year
Every day is a box of chocolates for a school principal, according to Tim McIntosh. The Holy Redeemer principal said kids bring a contagious enthusiasm to school daily. “Their desire to succeed, be challenged and work with others is very satisfying,” he said. “I work with a staff...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Diocese celebrates St. Maria Goretti Youth Distinction
St. John the Evangelist Parish in Daylight hosted the 2019 St. Maria Goretti Youth Distinction on March 17. Bishop Joseph M. Siegel concelebrated Mass with 10 priests of the Diocese of Evansville, then recognized 54 young people from across the diocese for their outstanding contributions to the lif...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
'Christ, yes … or Christ, no'
On March 17, the Diocese of Evansville hosted the eighth of 10 roundtables held across North America on the relevance today of the teachings and thought of the late Father Luigi Giussani, who founded the movement Communion & Liberation. Biographer Alberto Savorana, who wrote “The Life of...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
St. Matthew's 19th annual auction and dinner proceeds to boost school technology
It’s more than just the parish family who come out each year to support St. Matthew School at its annual auction, said Keely Winiger. Over the years it’s grown into a communitywide event. About 480 people attended the 19th Annual St. Matthew School Benefit Auction at the Posey County Co...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Scouts adopt World Youth Day theme for 2019 retreat
The Diocese of Evansville Catholic Center hosted the March 1-3 Scout/Venturing Retreat, which has been held annually for decades by the Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting. Diocesan Scout Chaplain Deacon Charles Koressel led the retreat. This year’s theme was the same as the World Y...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Program pairs churches, child welfare workers to meet critical needs
Keeping kids out of foster care is one of Doug Weinberg’s most important objectives. For years, he led child welfare efforts for two state governments. But recently, his mission took on a more personal and targeted approach when he made a special delivery to a desperate family. The item in th...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Bulletin Board for March 22
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Around the Diocese for March 22
Happy Birthday! Deacon Mike Seibert of St. Isidore the Farmer Parish, Celestine celebrates his birthday on March 30. Cindy Lettshagen, parish catechetical leader at St. Francis Xavier Parish, Vincennes, celebrates her birthday on March 31. Father Mike Madden, retired priest of the Diocese of Evansv...
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Wednesday, March 20, 2019
House passes budget that includes new school-choice incentives
More Indiana families would have the opportunity to send their children to the school of their choice under the proposed biennial state budget that recently passed in the Indiana House of Representatives. Changes to income-eligibility requirements for private-school vouchers and an increase in the...
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Thursday, March 14, 2019