St. Meinrad, Ind. – It’s not unusual to find monks at work cooking, baking or brewing. Monastic communities around the world create products ranging from fruitcake and cookies to cheese and beer.  At Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, the Benedictine monks have “accident...
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Four men professed solemn vows as Benedictine monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in a Jan. 25 ceremony in the Archabbey Church at St. Meinrad. They are Brother Simon Herrmann, Brother Nathaniel Szidik, Brother Joel Blaize and Brother Jean Fish.  In professing solemn vows of obedience, fidelity t...
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Happy Birthday! Deacon William Brandle celebrates his birthday on Feb. 15. He serves St. James Parish in Haubstadt, Sts. Peter and Paul Parish in Haubstadt and Holy Cross Parish in Fort Branch. Tri-State Creation Care Conference is Feb. 9 Special to The Message Tri-State Creation Care will hold its...
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For generations, the St. Theresa property on Evansville’s North Side has offered joyful hope to many across Evansville. Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville is excited to announce that St. Theresa’s legacy will continue on the property for generations to come.  Catholic...
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Reitz Memorial High School senior Grace Martin said her Catholic school community has never let her down. Martin, 17, said attending a Catholic school has allowed her to make a group of friends who share her values. “I never have to worry about being judged for my values or my religion becaus...
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Can you recall the excitement as a kindergarten student when your teacher would ask the class to sit on carpet squares for story time? Remember the fun of hearing your teacher read aloud a picture book? Well today, Feb. 1, 2019, is World Read Aloud Day, but three teachers at St. John the Baptist Sc...
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One by one, they described the devastation that they believe one industry has inflicted on the most vulnerable people in Indiana.  They represented churches, veterans’ groups, social-service organizations and community coalitions from across the state. And when they met at the Indiana St...
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Happy Birthday! Deacon Michael Helfter of Holy Family Parish in Jasper celebrates his birthday on Feb. 3. Father Gene Schroeder, pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Vanderburgh County, celebrates his birthday on Feb. 7. Father Jim Sauer, administrator of St. Matthew Parish in Mount Vernon, celebrates his...
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Each year, I look forward to celebrating National Catholic Schools Week.  As a diocese, we recognize the value of Catholic education and support our families and schools in educating our young people so they can reach their full potential.  We acknowledge the vital role of parishes, pasto...
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