Father Joseph F. “Effie” Erbacher, center, celebrated his 50th Ordination Anniversary with Mass March 27 at St. Mary Parish in…
Special to The Message Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville has announced the expansion of available resources to assist…
By The Message Staff Bishop Joseph M. Siegel consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary at St.…
By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE Fifth Sunday of Lent, Year C First Reading: Isaiah 43:16-21; Response: Psalm 126:1-2, 2-3,…
By FR. KENNETH DOYLE QUESTION CORNER Q. How, in good conscience, can I remain a practicing Catholic with all the…
By KAITLIN KLEIN WONDERFUL ADVENTURE We all know that if you want to feel depressed, just watch the news. I can…
By HALEY DROSTE ADVICE FROM YOUTHFIRST Life is busy. Most parents feel stretched by stressors related to work demands; organizing…
To the editor, I read with interest the “Our Mother Earth” column headlined “Carbon Neutrality” in the March 18 issue of…
By ERIC GIRTEN THE CATHOLIC KITCHEN My brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ, As we continue our march through Lent,…
Special to The Message The DCCS provided this patch for the retreat, which includes artwork depicting the theme. Submitted photos…
Special to The Message The following list includes the 56 young people honored March 13 with the 2022 St. Maria…
Special to The Message The Board of Directors of St. Vincent Early Learning Center, along with the Daughters of Charity…
Special to The Message St. James School in Haubstadt has announced the appointment of Eric Chamberlain to serve as its…
Although I am decidedly not a fan of “Christmas in July” – due to the fact that it tends to…
Fourth Sunday of Lent, Year C Joshua 5:9a, 10-12; Psalm 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 After…
Q. If someone has left the Catholic Church for a different denomination and is no longer a practicing Catholic, should…
Art submitted by Matt Potter. In past columns, I have mentioned the St. Stephens Indian Mission in St. Stephens, Wyoming.…
“Hope does not disappoint because the love of God has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit…
This past spring break, I joined a group from Notre Dame for a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. It was…
This Betsy Wallin illustration will appear in the book “The Pursuit of the Pilfered Cheese.”Photo courtesy of Pauline Books By…
Friday, March 25, is the Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord. On this day, the Roman Catholic Church around…
By Tim Lilley The Message editor Editor’s note: The Message will publish the full list of St. Maria Goretti Youth…
By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers From backing a pro-life bill that passed the General Assembly to…
By Father Kenneth Doyle Question Corner Q. When we say the Lord’s Prayer at Mass, we pray, “Lead us not…
By Father Donald Dilger Sunday Scripture Third Sunday of Lent, Year C First Reading: Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15; Response: Psalm 103:1-2,…