Editor's Note:  Shown in the accompanying photo, during the presentation of the United Way Grant to Catholic Charities, are Mike Vogel, left, Catholic Charities Board of Advisors president; Annie Shackelford, Catholic Charities Coordinator of Office Operations; Tracy Gander, Catholic Char...
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In 2015, while conducting due diligence on another program idea, Catholic Charities staff members became aware that many individuals turn down job offers because they could not afford the work footwear required by employers.  Within 60 days, the Boots4Work program was up and running!  Her...
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On the first day back to school after Christmas break, classes were canceled for St. John the Baptist Newburgh middle school students. But Principal Elizabeth Flatt had a good reason. Similar to what the fictional character Harry Potter experienced in J.K. Rowling’s popular book series, stude...
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Editor’s note: Beginning with this feature, The Message will publish stories about the projects underway and planned across the Diocese of Evansville that have been made possible, at least in part, by the “Stewards of God’s Grace” campaign. These features will appear in all-...
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Copies of a new book, “A History of Saint Benedict Cathedral: The First 100 Years,” are being distributed to registered families of the Evansville parish, thanks to the generosity of supportive parishioners. Books are also available for purchase from a limited supply. The pari...
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No two students learn in the same way, according to 17-year veteran special education teacher Jamie Broeker. To reach all pupils, Broeker said educators must use a variety of learning techniques. Broeker is a K-5 special education teacher at Annunciation School at Holy Spirit campus. She recalled l...
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If you’re searching for a renewed spirit and a closer relationship with Jesus, look no further than the Diocese of Evansville’s annual Source Summit Retreat. Youth and young adults 13-24 years old are invited to spend a weekend at Reitz Memorial High School in Evansville from April 5-...
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Sue Liebel had just completed the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., last week when her focus turned back to Indiana. The longtime pro-life advocate was asked to comment on a bill introduced this month in the Indiana General Assembly that would ban dismemberment abortion, the method of choi...
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For the fourth consecutive year, Christ the King parishioners (i.e. high school/college/adults) were moved by the Holy Spirit to put their faith to work between Christmas and New Year’s Day.  The 2018 local winter mission was 48 hours of awesome that included a variety of inside and outs...
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About 20 years ago, my life was a mess – spiritually, mentally, emotionally and physically. I was filled with guilt and unforgiveness due to a tragic car accident I was involved with that killed an innocent little girl. I couldn’t forgive myself and couldn’t imagine God forgiving...
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