By Denise Seibert Townsend Catholic Charities One of my favorite Christmas carols is “O Holy Night,” which encourages us all…
By Father Garrett Braun From Fields Afar With Christmas on final approach, I’m in the middle of squadron potluck…
By Andrea Goebel God’s Way It was the first week of Advent, and already, the plans I had made for…
By Kristine Schroeder Lessons Learned “We don’t choose our saints; they choose us.” – Author Unknown When discerning our…
By Nicholas Soellner Connecting Creed and Life Editor’s note: For 2025, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column will be…
The Message received more than 1,000 entries for the 2025 coloring contest from students throughout the 12 counties of the…
By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor Editor’s Note: We will have a story on the House of Formation in…
By Brea Cannon Connecting Creed and Life Editor’s note: For 2025, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column will be…
By Zoe Cannon Gratitude for the Gift of Faith “Do not fear I am with you; do not be anxious:…
By Brea Cannon Liturgical Rhythm of Life The upcoming Christmas season encourages us with many memorials and feast days and…
By Father Paul Nord, O.S.B. Sunday Scripture First Reading: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; Response: Psalm 146:6-10; Second Reading: James 5:7-10; Gospel:…
By Lori McIntire, MSW, LCSW Youth First As parents, raising happy, healthy children is our top priority. We ensure they…
Reverend Msgr. Kenneth R. Knapp, 88, senior priest of the Diocese of Evansville, died Dec. 8. He was born March…
Home parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daylight Education: House of Formation, Evansville; Class of 2032 Saint: Newman Finding hope…
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;…
By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Question Corner Q: In my rosary group, I suggested we pray for all those…
By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Guest Commentary I was planning to drive the short couple of hours to Indianapolis…
By Christina Capecchi 20-Something The sun was setting by the time we’d reached consensus on our Christmas tree. We’d decided…
By Joel Padgett Connecting Creed and Life Editor’s note: For 2025, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column will be…
By Lauretta Brown and Gina Christian, OSV News Editor’s Note: The Message staff contributed to this report. INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)…
By Julie Lagree, It All Started at TEC Editor’s Note: Members of the Teens Encounter Christ leadership team will periodically…
Home parish: Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt Education: House of Formation, Evansville; Class of 2032 Saint: Rose A simple…
Over 100 new members were inducted into the Diocese of Evansville’s Bruté Society Nov. 23 at St. Benedict Cathedral in…
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…