Pastoral Letter from Bishop Charles C. Thompson
Dear Diocesan Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we embark upon the second phase of our strategic planning process of parish reorganization, we continue to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit in transforming challenges into opportunities. As I have said and written on numerous occasi...Read full story »
Monday, September 22, 2014
Thanking lay catechists for their faithful, important service to the Church
By now everyone should be familiar with the buzz words of New Evangelizaion. At the heart of New Evangelization is a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, rooted in prayer and authentic catechesis, expressed in witness...Read full story »
Monday, September 08, 2014
Our newest priests reflect the true nature of our 'catholic' Church
A brief history of the term “catholic” might be helpful in our understanding and appreciating a bit of change taking place among the presbyterate serving in the Diocese of Evansville. When making our Profess...Read full story »
Monday, August 11, 2014
We must be ever vigilant of obstacle to freedom, sacredness and dignity
From various perspectives, we often think of July as the month of independence. The most obvious reason, of course, is the national celebration of Independence Day on July 4. It is also a key month of vacationing, not to mention that most schools are out during this time. We recen...Read full story »
Monday, July 14, 2014
Popular opinion doesn't mean it's right
As the saying goes, “No good deed ever goes unpunished.” Several weeks ago, a news person was commenting on the popularity of Pope Francis and his tone of compassion. The news anchor, noting that he was “raised Roman Catholic,” could not help but take the opportu...Read full story »
Monday, May 05, 2014
Easter Vigil 2014
The scope of our celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ—our sense of understanding and appreciation—must not be limited to a mere event that took place in the past, some 2000 years ago. To even begin to grasp the fullness of the Easter Message, we must ponder the s...Read full story »
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
How to deal with all the unrest around us
Someone recently commented that the most important piece of furniture in a home is the bed. After all, this same person noted, we are supposed to spend one-third of our time in bed. A good night’s rest is a key component to being happy, healthy and productive. T...Read full story »
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Anniversaries Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral
Here is the homily which was presented by Bishop Charles C. Thompson during the April 11 Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. What’s in a name? As Shakespeare wrote, “A rose by any other name is still a rose.” In addition to a cathedral or a bish...Read full story »
Friday, April 11, 2014
Lenten Message
The three-fold Lenten discipline of prayer, fasting and almsgiving is meant to prompt a two-fold experience for us. On the one hand, our Lenten discipline allows us to more fully appreciate our dependence upon God’s presence and grace in our lives, especially as revealed...Read full story »
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
Love gives life to every vocation, Church ministry and service
During the month of February, primarily because of one particular date on the calendar (e.g. February 14), minds and hearts tend to gravitate toward notions of romance. Soon after Christmas, stores quickly make ready for Valentine’s Day with advertisements, candy, cards, flowers, gifts...Read full story »
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
