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Month: December 2023

Everything Catholic: Is there a big source that explains it all?

December 22, 2023 wpmessage

By Jenna Marie Cooper  Question Corner Q: Is there an authoritative recommended single source of information on all the many…

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Maeve’s hug

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By Maria Sermersheim Meditatione Ignis A few weeks ago, I was startled by the familiarity and freedom expressed by my…

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Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year B

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By Benedictine Father Paul Nord SUNDAY SCRIPTURE First Reading: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Response: Psalm 89:2-3, 4-5, 27,…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture

Following Yonder Star

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By Irene Moschner, Director of Philanthropy Catholic Foundation of Southwestern Indiana I had just attended a retirement luncheon for a…

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A Savior has been born!

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By Zoe Cannon Gratitude for the Gift of Faith “And this will be a sign for you: you will find…

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Family traditions

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By Lisa Cossey, LCSW  Youth First With Christmas right around the corner, it is nice to look forward to time…

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The Holy Spirit in scripture and our lives

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By Annie-Rose Keith Connecting Faith and Life Heroic details of Christ’s ministry in the Gospel of Luke include rich imagery…

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Maggie Arabia named December St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Outstanding Educator

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By Megan Erbacher The Message editor Superintendent of Catholic Schools Michelle Priar, left, presents Holy Rosary School teacher Maggie Arabia…

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Seminarian profile: Jack Martin 

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Seminary: Propaedeutic Stage, Father Deydier House of Discernment, Evansville Projected ordination year: Class of 2031  Home Parish: St. Philip Parish,…

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For Tim Lilley, Evansville feels like home

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By Megan Erbacher The Message Editor After more than 10 years of serving as the Diocese of Evansville Director of…

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Mensaje de Navidad 2023

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Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo, El gran festín de Navidad, a diferencia de otras festividades, tiene un imaginario poderoso.…

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

Christmas Message 2023

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,  The great feast of Christmas, unlike any other holiday, has such powerful imagery. The…

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Bishop celebrates Mass of thanksgiving for Poor Clares

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By Tim Lilley The Message Bishop Joseph M. Siegel celebrated the 10:30 a.m. Mass Dec. 17 at St. Benedict Cathedral…

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Seminarian profile: Landon Wagner

December 15, 2023 wpmessage

Seminary: Propaedeutic Stage, Father Deydier House of Discernment, Evansville Projected ordination year: 2031 Home Parish: Holy Redeemer Parish, Evansville Parents:…

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Evansville Endowment Fund supports Catholic Charities

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The Message photo by Tim Lilley Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville has received a $6,378 grant from the…

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Bishop dedicates, blesses new altar at Mary, Help of Christians Church

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By Kathy Tretter Editor, The Ferdinand News Special to The Message Bishop Joseph M. Siegel uses sacred chrism to cover…

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About the Guadalupan Rosary — Sobre el Rosario GuadalupanoAbout the Guadalupan Rosary

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By Tim Lilley Editor, The Message Before the Dec. 9 bilingual Mass at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville anticipating the…

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Diocese celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe — Diócesis celebra la Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe

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By Tim Lilley The Message editor Adult dancers from Holy Rosary Parish in Evansville pass a member of the 4th…

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Is a ‘double-dip’ permissible for Christmas Mass this year?

December 13, 2023 wpmessage

Q: Since Christmas is on Monday this year, can I go to a Christmas vigil Mass on Sunday and have…

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year B

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year B First Reading: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; Response: Luke 1:46-48, 49-50, 53-54; Second Reading: 1 Thessalonians…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture

The true reason

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On Dec. 25, we celebrate the day that Love entered the world. Jesus Christ, the Son of the eternal God,…

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Posted in: Lessons Learned

Embrace the quiet

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I sat in the car with my son as we waited to pick up my daughter from school. Running through…

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Posted in: God's Way

‘Come to Him who comes to you’

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By Joel Padgett One of the most frequent petitions that we hear during Advent is “Come, Lord Jesus!” During this…

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Posted in: Connecting Faith and Life

Seeing the person first

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By Laurie Ziliak, Ed. D. “Just put socks on her; she’ll be fine.” That was my mother-in-law’s response when we…

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Posted in: A Place for All

Former superintendent of Evansville Catholic schools publishes book

December 8, 2023 wpmessage

Special to The Message Daryl Hagan, Ed. D., former Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Evansville, has published…

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

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