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Month: December 2022

Celebrating the 5th Annual Ton of Toys

December 21, 2022 wpmessage

Pictured in front of toy donations at the Catholic Center in Evansville are Chris Payne, left, director of marketing for…

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Celebrando a la Patrona de las Américas

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Por Bertha Melendres Especial para el mensaje El obispo Joseph M. Siegel, al centro, celebra una misa en la Catedral…

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Posted in: News, Local News, Diocesan News, Spanish

Celebrating the Patroness of the Americas

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By Bertha Melendres Special to The Message Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, center, concelebates Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral on Dec.…

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Posted in: News, Local News, Diocesan News

Mensaje de Navidad 2022

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Queridos Hermanos y Hermanas en Cristo, Cada año en la Navidad, escuchamos la proclamación del ángel a los pastores en…

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Posted in: News, Local News, Diocesan News, Spanish

Christmas 2022

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  Each year on Christmas, we listen to the angel’s proclamation to the shepherds in…

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Posted in: News, Local News, Diocesan News

Do you see what I see?

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I realize that, when it comes to the Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Indiana, most people do not see what I…

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Posted in: News, Local News, Diocesan News

I wouldn’t start here

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By Deacon Mike Siebert I live in the middle of nowhere.  To be more correct, if you go to the…

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Posted in: Connecting Faith and Life

Participation in the life of Christ

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“This is a great mystery, but I speak in reference to Christ and the Church“ (Ephesians 5:32). God has revealed…

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Posted in: Gratitude for the Gift of Faith

Failing in good conscience

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The title of this article is the subject line of an email I sent to a professor not long ago.…

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Posted in: Meditatione Ignis

The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Midnight Mass

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By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE The Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ – Midnight Mass First Reading: Isaiah 9:1-6;…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture

Seminarian profile: James Wassmer

December 15, 2022 wpmessage

Seminarian James Wassmer Seminary, Class: House of Discernment in Evansville, Propaedeutic year Home Parish: Resurrection Parish, Evansville Birthday: Feb. 9…

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Posted in: News, Local News, Seminarian Profiles, Diocesan News

Habitat dedicates home sponsored by the late Father Joe Ziliak

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By Megan Erbacher The Message assistant editor Steve Titzer admitted he wasn’t sure what his late cousin, Father Joseph Ziliak,…

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Bishop rededicates St. Joseph Church in Jasper

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By Tim Lilley The Message editor Bishop Joseph M. Siegel concelebrated Mass Dec. 10 to bless and rededicate the renovated…

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Posted in: Diocesan News, Local News, News

Las oficinas diocesanas reciben fondos o subvención de Catholic Marriage Initiative

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Especial para El Mensaje Las Oficinas de Familia y Vida de la Diócesis de Evansville, y el Ministerio Hispano, estarán…

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Posted in: Spanish, Diocesan News, Local News, News

Diocesan offices receive grant from Catholic Marriage Initiative

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Special to The Message The Diocese of Evansville’s Offices of Family and Life, and Hispanic Ministry, are getting a boost…

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Posted in: News, Diocesan News, Local News

Celebrating Our Lady of Guadalupe — Celebrando a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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The Message photo by Tim Lilley / La foto del mensaje por Tim Lilley Father Martin Estrada talks about Our…

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Posted in: Diocesan News, News, Local News, Spanish

Inviting God into our mess

December 14, 2022 wpmessage

By Jeremy Goebel Youth and Young Adult Ministry During the Christmas season, the manger scene is a focal point for…

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Posted in: Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Gather around the tables

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By Brea Cannon Connecting Faith and Life Brea Cannon Over Thanksgiving weekend, my husband and I were blessed to welcome…

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Posted in: Connecting Faith and Life

Being ‘inclusive’ of those with disabilities means valuing them, pope says

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By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service A Place for All VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Making churches accessible and services understandable…

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Posted in: A Place for All

An imperfect Advent

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By ANDREA GOEBEL GOD’S WAY Recently, I taught a lesson at church to help children prepare for Christ’s coming at…

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Posted in: God's Way

When will we say, ‘Enough is enough?’

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“God calls us to leave behind the trivialization of evil, which soothes our conscience and allows us to carry on…

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Posted in: Lessons Learned

Only you can prevent wildfires

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Only you can prevent wildfires Deacon Tom Cervone, Ph.D., Sister Maureen Houlihan, D.C., and Nicole Cervone-Gish, Ed. M.S. Our Mother…

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Posted in: Our Mother Earth

Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A

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By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A First Reading: Isaiah 7:10-14; Response: Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4,…

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Seminarian profile: Cooper Thompson

December 7, 2022 wpmessage

Seminarian Cooper Thompson Seminary, Class: Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary in Indianapolis, Sophomore Home Parish: St. Philip Parish, Posey County…

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Posted in: News, Local News, Seminarian Profiles, Diocesan News

Wishing Mary Kaye, Chris and Janet well!

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The Message photo by Tim Lilley Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, standing at left, presents a gift to Mary Kaye Falcony,…

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