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Month: February 2023

Love divine, all loves excelling

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By Jack Tuinier CONNECTING FAITH AND LIFE During the month of February, our thoughts usually turn to expressions of love…

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We have reason to believe

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By ZOE CANNON GRATITUDE FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH “Therefore I say to you, all things for which you pray…

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No mourning in the morning

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By MARIA SERMERSHEIM MEDITATIONE IGNIS The morning of Dec. 31, 2022, I was in a place with very spotty cell…

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First Sunday of Lent, Year A

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By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE First Sunday of Lent, Year A First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Response: Psalm 51:3-4,…

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Must I believe in and follow apparitions?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper Question Corner Q: Do I have to accept apparitions like Fatima and follow its rules? (Hauppauge,…

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Letter to the editor

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To the editor, Controversy has erupted among the German bishops and beyond over certain ideas that appear to be in…

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‘We believe’ – Holy Rosary Faith Day is March 18

February 21, 2023 wpmessage

By Steve Dabrowski Special to The Message Over one-third of Americans are regularly taking drugs that effectively treat disease, but…

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TEC No. 112

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Submitted photo St. Mary Parish in Ireland hosted Teens Encounter Christ No. 112 Feb. 18-21. Shows in a groups photo…

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Bishop blesses rings and pendants

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The Message photos by Tim Lilley Bishop Joseph M. Siegel blesses the 2022 state-championship commemorative rings and pendants for the…

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Legislature shuts door on bill targeting landlord negligence

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By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers Days after a rally at the Indiana Statehouse for tenants’ rights,…

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Registration open for 2024 National Eucharistic Congress

February 15, 2023 wpmessage

  WASHINGTON (OSV News) – Registration opened Feb. 15 for the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis, set for July 17-21,…

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‘We will take any baby’

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By Kristine Schroeder Special to The Message Editor’s note: Foster care, and adoption awareness and support, are the main objectives…

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Habitat dedicates home sponsored by the late Jim Will’s family

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By Megan Erbacher The Message assistant editor New homeowners Phillip and Revae, right, cut the ribbon on their new home…

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Diocesan Confirmation candidates attend Alive in the Spirit

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By Tim Lilley The Message editor More than 150 candidates for Confirmation – young people from across the Diocese of…

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Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

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By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A First Reading: Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; Response: Psalm…

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Leaving early and the paschal candle

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By Jenna Marie Cooper Question Corner Q: Can I leave Mass after the blessing, or must I wait for the…

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Been there, done that; got the T-shirt

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By Deacon Mike Siebert CONNECTING FAITH AND LIFE I love Colorado. I remember my first trip – when I couldn’t…

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God loves us, sins and all

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By ANDREA GOEBEL GOD’S WAY “I don’t want to take a nap;” my four-year-old resisted as she climbed onto her…

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Following God’s word

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By KRISTINE SCHROEDER LESSONS LEARNED “Sacrifice and offering you wished not, but ears open to obedience you gave me” (Psalm…

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Rethink, reduce, reuse, recycle, restore

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Our Mother Earth By Deacon Tom Cervone, Ph.D., Sister Maureen Houlihan, D.C., and Nicole Cervone-Gish, Ed. M.S. Editor’s note: This…

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Making the sacraments accessible to all

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Father Tyler Tenbarge, left, gives First Holy Communion to Cooper Schneider at Corpus Christi Parish in Evansville. Standing with Cooper…

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Posted in: A Place for All

Telling St. Mother Theodore’s story

February 10, 2023 wpmessage

Sister of Providence Sue Paweski visited Holy Trinity Catholic School during Catholic Schools Week to share the story of Saint…

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Posted in: News, School, Diocesan News, Local News

Catholic Schools Week — Come and See events

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Catholic schools across the Diocese of Evansville welcomed prospective families during their Feb. 2 open house events called Come and…

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Legislation would offer relief to Hoosiers suffering from poverty, hunger

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By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers A long-sought-after update to a cash-assistance program for the poor is…

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Holy Rosary holds sixth Respect Life Art Show

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By Tim Lilley The Message editor The top three entries in each age division appeared in a featured display at…

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