By Maria Sermersheim We have a strong tendency to be distracted and impatient. When we are tired, we wish we…
Special to The Message The annual Dolle Lecture on Church Art and Architecture will be held Sept. 10 at St.…
Special to The Message The Diocese of Evansville offices of Catechesis, Catholic Schools, and Youth and Young Adults are partnering…
Commentary By Father John Pfister The dignity of the life of every human person, from conception to natural death, is…
Special to The Message Nature Explore has honored St. Vincent Early Learning Center’s new outdoor classroom as a Certified Nature…
By Kristine Schroeder At 2:15 on the morning that I was to later attend the funeral Mass for our beloved…
BY ELIZABETH BACHMANN Catholic News Service WASHINGTON (CNS) — In 2014, a science project sparked the compassion of a 10-year-old…
By Tim Lilley Thank you, Knights of Columbus, for the Tweet that inspired this column. @KofC recently Tweeted, “Rosary check.…
Special to The Message Three alumni of St. Meinrad were honored on July 23 as recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus…
By Maria Sermersheim When I finally understand something, I say, “Oh, I see.” If you and I disagreed about something,…
Special to The Message Again this year, the Reitz Memorial High School Community is “Going Gold” in recognition of Childhood…
Connecting Faith and Life By Becky Siewers I was reading in the local paper recently about the demolition of a…
By Father Donald Dilger First Reading: Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10; Response: Psalm 40:2, 3, 4, 18; Second Reading: Hebrew 12:1-4; Gospel:…
By Steve Dabrowski My wife (known by our friends as St. Alma for having to deal with me) is the…
By Father Kenneth Doyle Question: What do persons who don’t normally eat meat do about the Church’s rules on abstinence,…
By Zoe Cannon “I will walk in freedom, for I have devoted myself to your commandments” (Psalm 119:45). It is…
By Matt Potter Last we left, dear reader, we were engaged in a discussion regarding a pastoral letter issued by…
By Father Donald Dilger First Reading: Wisdom 18:6-9; Response: Psalm 33:1, 12, 18-19, 20-22; Second Reading: Hebrews 11:1-2, 18-19; Gospel:…
By Maria Sermersheim There’s just something about my backyard. It enchants me, and it offers a particular freedom that allows…
By Father Kenneth Doyle Question: I have a question about the Gregorian Masses. I have been told that there can…
Connecting Faith and Life By JOEL PADGETT One of the Bible passages that has most marked my life is that…
FAITH AT HOME By LAURA KELLY FANUCCI Catholic News Service Did you know the family is a school of love?…
SPECIAL TO THE MESSAGE WASHINGTON — Bishop Frank J. Dewane, Bishop of the Diocese of Venice and Chairman of the…
Special to The Message The Benedictine monks at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad recently celebrated the jubilees of monastic…
By Dr. Daryl C. Hagan, Superintendent of Schools We celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, accomplishments and the first day of school! This…