Bishop Joseph M. Siegel will ordain Diocese of Evansville seminarians Luke Hassler and Andrew Thomas to the Diaconate at 10 a.m. EDT on April 14 at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier Vincennes. Hassler, of St. Philip Parish in Posey County, and Thomas, of St. Francis Xavier Parish in Vincennes, are...
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Sister Rebecca Abel sometimes thinks of herself as the theology librarian’s version of Sherlock Holmes. With over 40 years’ experience, she’s adept at digging out books and materials that students and professionals are searching for.   “I like helping people find stuff,...
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We oppose Indiana House Bill 1319, which opens doors for lending practices that are unjust and which take unfair advantage of people in desperate circumstances. Together, we call on the Indiana senate to reject this bill and find ways to establish more just legislation that protects the poor and vu...
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One week at a time—that’s how Mater Dei High School senior and Youth Resources’ February Youth of the Month Claudia Duncan manages the many athletic events, club meetings and service commitments on her calendar. “You just see her at everything,” said Mater Dei School C...
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Father Lowell Will, a son of St. Joseph Parish in Vanderburgh County who serves as pastor of St. Clement Parish in Boonville, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his priestly ordination on March 4 with a reunion of the Will and Brine families at Noon Central Time, Mass of Thanksgiving at 2 p.m.,...
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Catholic school parents have many reasons for choosing Catholic schools. Many choose Catholic schools because they believe them to be places that provide excellent academics, faith-filled communities and service to others. Catholic school parents know this to be true from their own experiences, but...
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Former white supremacist Christian Picciolini co-founded the organization Life After Hate in 2011. Its mission is to help people leave lives of hate and violence. During a Jan. 22 visit to Evansville, Picciolini talked about his life – before and after hate – during presentations at Mat...
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    Recently, I contracted a nasty cold at a most inopportune time (is there ever an opportune time?!). Tasks were piled high, and I did not need to be laid low. After I accepted that my cold was here for the duration, I wondered why now. No profound notions came to mind. However, I...
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Extra-curricular activities for youth are plentiful throughout the diocese; there is no shortage of athletic and academic teams, scouting groups, clubs and music programs in which students choose to participate. In the midst of all of the choices, a group in the Diocese of Evansville’s West D...
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ST. MEINRAD, IN – Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein, OSB, 79, monk and priest of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Archbishop-emeritus of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, died on Jan. 25 in the monastery infirmary.   He was born in Jasper on April 20, 1938, to Carl and Rose (Blessinger) Buechlein...
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