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Month: April 2023

‘He is a happy priest!’

April 26, 2023 wpmessage

Brother priests salute Father Benny Alikandayil Chacko, left, in the narthex of Annunciation Parish’s Christ the King Church at the…

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Resurrection first-graders ‘Make a Difference’

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This year, Resurrection School first-grade students raised more than $13,472 to benefit the community through the annual “Make a Difference…

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School choice, mental health expansions top ICC budget priorities

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By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers With an additional $1.5 billion to work with in the final…

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Alive in Christ

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By Joel Padgett CONNECTING FAITH AND LIFE Over the past few months, I have been writing on the individual goals…

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Be bold and courageous

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By ZOE CANNON GRATITUDE FOR THE GIFT OF FAITH “The Community of believers was of one heart and mind, and…

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Posted in: Gratitude for the Gift of Faith

Tasteless joys

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By MARIA SERMERSHEIM MEDITATIONE IGNIS The most exquisite joys are tasteless joys because a taste of heaven far exceeds even…

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Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A

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By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE Fourth Sunday of Easter, Year A First Reading: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Response: Psalm 23:1-3a,…

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Jesus raised the dead. Where were their souls?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper Question Corner Q: Regarding the people Jesus raised from the dead, where were their souls while…

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Mass at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility

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Submitted photo On April 6, Bishop Joseph M. Siegel celebrated Holy Thursday Mass at Wabash Valley Correctional Facility in Carlisle. …

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Students compete in regional MATH Bowl

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The Message photo by Tim Lilley Diocese of Evansville Catholic Center hosted the April 11 regional MATH Bowl competition sponsored by…

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‘We now pronounce you QU!’

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Good Shepherd School kindergartners Stephen Mendez, left, Hadley Brune and Sebastian Johnson smile as they walk down the aisle dressed…

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Advocates fear further erosion of Indiana wetlands protection

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By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent of Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers The Indiana Catholic Conference and numerous environmental advocates have serious concerns…

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Jasper hosts third diocesan Mass for All

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By Megan Erbacher The Message assistant editor Members of Jasper’s SPRED (Special Religious Development) ministry process into St. Joseph Church…

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Third Sunday of Easter, Year A

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By FATHER DONALD DILGER SUNDAY SCRIPTURE Third Sunday of Easter, Year A First Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Response: Psalm 16:1-2,…

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Did the authority to absolve sins expire at Jesus’ death?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper Question Corner Q: A Protestant minister (formerly a Catholic) said that the Church’s authority to grant…

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Earth Day and the Catholic Church

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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 most of our investment

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By KRISTINE SCHROEDER LESSONS LEARNED “We have to engage our will and actively participate in what Jesus is doing” (Father…

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On the road to Emmaus

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Deacon John McMullen By Deacon John McMullen CONNECTING FAITH AND LIFE “We were hoping that he would be the one…

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Defeating the devil’s desires

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By ANDREA GOEBEL GOD’S WAY “If you were a better homemaker, you would have washed the dishes last night instead…

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Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto at St. Boniface

April 13, 2023 wpmessage

Submitted photo The Youth Group at St. James Parish in Habustadt recently enjoyed a family field trip to Our Lady…

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Good Friday Stations of the Cross

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Submitted photos Public Stations of the Cross occurred around the world on Good Friday. Shown here are public stations at…

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TANF update passes the House

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By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers Jessica Fraser, left, former director of the Indiana Community Action Poverty…

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Surprise sendoff

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The Message photos by Tim Lilley Good Shepherd School preschool teacher Kelly Hamilton recently received a cancer diagnosis, and she…

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‘Share the Vision: School Choice for All’ rally held at Good Shepherd School

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By Megan Erbacher The Message assistant editor Mater Dei High School senior Kathleen Glaser has received a Catholic education since…

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A Mass for All!

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The Message photo by Megan Erbacher  St. Joseph Parish in Jasper celebrated a Mass for All April 11, which focused…

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