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Bulletin Board for Jan.25

Bulletin Board for Jan.25 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 Catholic...
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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Around the Diocese for January 25

Around the Diocese for January 25 Happy Birthday! Deacon Thomas Kirsch of St. Philip Parish in Posey County celebrates his birthday on Jan. 31. Deacon Michael Helfter of Holy Family Parish in Jasper celebrates his birthday on Feb. 3. Saint Meinrad hosts Black History Lecture on Feb. 12  Special to The Message Dr. Shannen Dee W...
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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Holy Redeemer School building a strong resource program

Holy Redeemer School building a strong resource program With the generosity and support of local groups, Evansville’s Holy Redeemer School is laying the foundation for a strong resource program. Resource teacher and guidance counselor Christan Shockley brings 15 years’ experience in private and public schools to Holy Redeemer.“Identify...
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Thursday, January 17, 2019

St. Bernard Preschool to use $25K grant to boost marketing, curriculum

St. Bernard Preschool to use $25K grant to boost marketing, curriculum Early learning builds the foundation for a child's educational career, according to St. Bernard Preschool Director Lisa Cook, and she feels blessed to have the chance to reach more kids throughout the community. Last month, St. Bernard Parish’s Preschool received a $23,600 grant from Indiana&...
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Thursday, January 17, 2019

Catholic Schools join National School Choice Week, celebrate educational options

They’re your tax dollars too, so it’s important Indiana families understand they have a choice when it comes to where they want their child to receive an education, according to Catholic Schools Superintendent Dr. Daryl Hagan. National School Choice Week is Jan. 20-26. Founded in 2011,...
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Thursday, January 17, 2019

Around the Diocese for Jan. 18

Around the Diocese for Jan. 18 Happy Birthday! Father Joseph Kane, retired priest of the Diocese of Evansville, celebrates his birthday on Jan. 23. Deacon Albert Frabutt of St. Mary Parish in Sullivan and St. Joan of Arc Parish in Jasonville celebrates his birthday on Jan. 24. Happy Anniversary! Father Sudhakar Bhastati, associa...
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Thursday, January 17, 2019

Senate bill would place limits on predatory lending

Senate bill would place limits on predatory lending For someone in desperate financial straits, the colorful signs and billboards entice and offer hope: Need cash now? Loans in minutes. No credit check. The storefront operations that promise relief from money woes are often located in the most impoverished neighborhoods. And opponents of the payday-...
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Thursday, January 17, 2019

Bishop Siegel blesses Catholics for Habitat's 2018 home

Bishop Siegel blesses Catholics for Habitat's 2018 home On a brisk, late-December afternoon, Donna F. closed her eyes and bowed her head as Bishop Joseph M. Siegel blessed her family’s new home. Bishop Siegel prayed for Christ to enter the home and bless it with his presence. The bishop prayed for Christ to always be among Donna and her family, as...
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Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Sternberg begins tenure as Reitz Memorial High School principal

Sternberg begins tenure as Reitz Memorial High School principal It wasn’t the norm for education, Sally Sternberg admitted, but she said the experience was incredible. Sternberg officially took over as Reitz Memorial High School’s principal on Jan. 1. But she had been in the school for months before that learning from now-retired Principal Dr. Marie...
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Wednesday, January 09, 2019

Marie Williams reflects on her time as principal of Reitz Memorial

Marie Williams reflects on her time as principal of Reitz Memorial The end of December was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Dr. Marie Williams, which left her with mixed emotions. After a nearly 44-year career in Catholic education, Williams bid farewell to Reitz Memorial High School and retired as principal. “There’s excitement about the future, but th...
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Wednesday, January 09, 2019