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Year: 2025

Front Page (December 5. 2025)

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year A

December 3, 2025 wpmessage

By Father Paul Nord Sunday Scripture First Reading: Isaiah 11:1-10; Response: Psalm 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17; Second Reading: Romans 15:4-9;…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

What are appropriate prayer intentions when praying for the souls of the dead?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Question Corner Q: In my rosary group, I suggested we pray for all those…

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Posted in: Question Corner, Columns

Pope Leo offered wisdom for all ages during digital encounter

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By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Guest Commentary I was planning to drive the short couple of hours to Indianapolis…

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Whispering pines: listening for the Holy Spirit

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By Christina Capecchi 20-Something The sun was setting by the time we’d reached consensus on our Christmas tree. We’d decided…

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Posted in: Columns, 20-Something

Further up and further in

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By Joel Padgett Connecting Creed and Life Editor’s note: For 2025, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column will be…

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Youth embrace Pope Leo’s message of hope following unique digital meeting

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By Lauretta Brown and Gina Christian, OSV News Editor’s Note: The Message staff contributed to this report. INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)…

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It all started at TEC

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By Julie Lagree, It All Started at TEC Editor’s Note: Members of the Teens Encounter Christ leadership team will periodically…

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Seminarian Profile: Landon Meyer

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Home parish: Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt Education: House of Formation, Evansville; Class of 2032 Saint: Rose A simple…

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

2025 Bruté Society Mass and Induction Ceremony

December 2, 2025 wpmessage

Over 100 new members were inducted into the Diocese of Evansville’s Bruté Society Nov. 23 at St. Benedict Cathedral in…

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First Sunday of Advent, Year A

November 27, 2025 wpmessage

By Father Paul Nord, O.S.B. Sunday Scripture First Reading: Isaiah 2:1-5; Response: Psalm 122:1-9; Second Reading: Romans 13:11-14; Gospel: Matthew…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

Why does the church still have indulgences?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper Question Corner Q: From what I learned in history class, indulgences caused major issues for the…

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Superlatives

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By Maria Sermersheim Meditatione Ignis In conversation with a few friends lately, I have become more aware of our frequent…

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The other people

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By Zoe Cannon Gratitude for the Gift of Faith “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as…

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We look for the resurrection … of the dead

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By Deacon Mike Seibert Connecting Creed and Life Editor’s note: For 2025, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column will…

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2025 Inductees of the Bruté Society

November 26, 2025 wpmessage

Following is a list of the 2025 inductees into The Bruté Society in the Diocese of Evansville. They appear in…

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Father Dietsch ‘was a very good brother’

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By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor Rev. William Dietsch “wanted to serve in the capacity of priest for the…

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Diocese celebrates 2025 Bruté Society inductees

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By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor  Over 100 new members were inducted into the Diocese of Evansville’s Bruté Society…

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Habitat dedicates Catholics for Habitat, Moll Family Foundation build 

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By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor  With a new home on Florence Street in Evansville, Habitat homeowner Monyette said…

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Seminarian Profile: Jeff Helfrich

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By Jeff Helfrich, Special to The Message Home parish: St. Philip the Apostle Parish, Posey County Education: House of Formation,…

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Catholic Charities hosts Neighbor to Neighbor appreciation breakfast

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By Megan Erbacher, The Message editor Catholic Charities Diocese of Evansville hosted an appreciation breakfast Nov. 19 for the volunteers…

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US bishops approve ‘special pastoral message’ on immigration

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By OSV News BALTIMORE (OSV News) — The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops approved a “special pastoral message on immigration”…

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Laws providing cover for unethical actions in medicine

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By Father Tad Pacholczyk Making Sense of Bioethics In recent decades, lawmakers have been pressured to provide legal cover in…

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Openness to life

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By Janet M. Dilger Natural Family Planning Over 20 years ago, our journey as an engaged couple into natural family…

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Miracles at Lourdes

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By Dr. Bill Blanke Catholic Medical Association From Oct. 13-22, 16 pilgrims led by Father Zach Etienne went to France…

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