Learning to appreciate what I already have
Sometimes in life I get restless and my mind starts to wander. I see life updates posted on social media and I’m ashamed to admit it, but sometimes it makes me want what I don’t have. Oh wow, that’s a really nice car. I wish mine was newer. That girl is so fit. I wish I looked lik...Read full story »
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Reading Sirach on our Lenten journey
I have not read the Bible in its entirety; not even close. I began a number of times with good intentions but usually quit when Cain killed Abel. I could see things were heading downhill (and I prefer happy endings). Truth is, I am easily sidetracked from many a good intention. At thi...Read full story »
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Put down your device during Lent and live in the moment
I’m guilty of it, too; I’ll admit that right now before any accusations get hurled at me: I spend more time on my phone than I should. Technology – we are so attached to our phone, tablet and any other electronic device we may own. I’ve been out to dinner and, whether itR...Read full story »
Thursday, March 07, 2019
2019 Lenten Fish Fry schedule available for download
Parishes across the Diocese of Evansville have provided information on their 2019 Lenten Fish Fries. Please use this link to download the schedule: http://bit.ly/2EoFN1g ...Read full story »
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Diocesan Review Board plays key role in handling abuse allegations
The Diocese of Evansville’s Review Board plays a key role in handling allegations of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. And it does so with a pastoral focus. Bishop Joseph M Siegel consulted the Diocesan Review Board in the preparations of the list of clergy with credible allegations of sexual...Read full story »
Friday, February 22, 2019
Despite roller-coaster weather, thankful for a change in seasons
Please tell me I’m not the only person who’s sick of this flip-flopping weather. Actually, I could go for some flip-flop weather, but I’m about done with this almost daily dramatic change in temperature and precipitation. I know, I know – everyone seems to be talking about t...Read full story »
Thursday, February 21, 2019
Respect all life … and God's plan for it
If you have read the bottom of this column, you know that my husband and I have been blessed with an abundance of grandchildren. I always figured we might have 12 to 16. Obviously, God had other plans for which we are both grateful. When the first 13 arrived, we often heard the...Read full story »
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Hobbies: What's your thing?
During lunch the other day I was talking with a coworker about hobbies. She asked what I feel should have been a simple question: ‘What’s your thing?’ The sad part is I didn’t have an immediate answer. I quickly racked my brain trying to come up with something clever or pers...Read full story »
Wednesday, February 06, 2019
DECREE: Alienation of the Former Nativity of Our Lord Church and Adjacent Church Property
DECREE Alienation of the Former Nativity of Our Lord Church, Now Relegated to Profane but Not Sordid Use, and Adjacent Church Property Due to the continued deterioration of the former Nativity of Our Lord Church, now relegated to profane but not sordid use, and a lack of the necessary funding...Read full story »
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
The Minor Basilica of St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes
Sitting in the back corner of the Minor Basilica of St. Francis Xavier on the red balcony steps, my vantage point allowed me to see out over the entire congregation and the expanse of the Vincennes church. Noah, our two-year-old boy and I, had come to this spot minutes earlier. Although his r...Read full story »
Thursday, January 24, 2019
