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Month: April 2026

Third Sunday of Easter, Year A

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By Father Paul Nord, O.S.B. Sunday Scripture First Reading: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Responsorial: Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Second Reading: 1…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

Does holy water ‘absolve’ us from venial sin?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Question Corner Q: I heard a priest on the radio talking about holy water…

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Posted in: Question Corner, Columns

A message of forgiveness

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By Andrea Goebel God’s Way “It’s two minutes until 3 p.m.!” my daughter shouted from the kitchen. “Okay, let’s think…

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Posted in: Columns, God's Way

The real cost of saying, ‘girl drama’ and ‘boys will be boys’

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By Amy Back, MSW, LSW Youth First One thing I’ve learned from working with children and families is that the…

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Posted in: Columns, Youth First

St. Joseph: Our spiritual Father

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By Kristine Schroeder Lessons Learned On Dec. 8, 2020, to Dec. 8, 2021, Pope Francis decreed a year of St.…

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Posted in: Columns, Lessons Learned

Sacrament of faith

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By Brea Cannon Connecting Liturgy and Life Editor’s note: For 2026, the weekly “Connecting Faith and Life” column has been…

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Posted in: Connecting Faith and Life, Columns

2026 Easter Vigil in the Holy Night

April 10, 2026 wpmessage

The Easter Vigil in the Holy Night Masses were held throughout the Diocese of Evansville April 4. Bishop Joseph M.…

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Posted in: Photo Gallery

Second Sunday of Easter, Year A

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By Father Paul Nord, O.S.B. Sunday Scripture First Reading: Acts 2:42-47; Responsorial: Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Second Reading: 1 Peter 1:3-9;…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

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By Eric Girten Diocesan Vice Chancellor Every child is a sacred gift, created in the image and likeness of God.…

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Posted in: Columns, Guest Columnists

You will be my witnesses

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By Zoe Cannon Gratitude for the Gift of Faith “ … but you will receive power when the Holy Spirit…

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Posted in: Gratitude for the Gift of Faith, Columns

‘Matter matters’

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By Joel Padgett Connecting Liturgy and Life Editor’s note: For 2026, the weekly “Connecting Faith and Life” column has been…

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Posted in: Connecting Faith and Life, Columns

Front Page (April 10, 2026)

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Washington Catholic names Dr. Douglas Palmer as first President

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By The Message Staff After an extensive national search, Bishop Joseph M. Siegel has appointed Dr. Douglas Palmer to serve…

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

2026 Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion

April 7, 2026 wpmessage

Parishes throughout the Diocese of Evansville held services for Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion. Our photo gallery is from…

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2026 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord’s Supper

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During Holy Week, Bishop Joseph M. Siegel celebrated the Mass of the Lord’s Supper April 2 at St. Benedict Cathedral…

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Is it ethical to clone animals?

April 4, 2026 wpmessage

By Father Tad Pacholczyk Making Sense of Bioethics The global market for cloning cats, dogs, and other pets reached $300…

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‘Joy as a daily discipline’: leaning into Easter

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By Christina Capecchi Twenty Something Easter gets the short end of the stick. That’s what author Laura Kelly Fanucci concluded.…

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Posted in: Columns, 20-Something

La Guerra es una Locura

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El Padre Homero Rodriguez ¡Porque soy Católico! Probablemente hayas notado en la misa, especialmente si asistes regularmente y conoces los…

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Posted in: Columns, Because I am Catholic! – Porque soy Católico!

War is madness

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By Father Homero Rodriguez Because I am Catholic! You’ve probably noticed at Mass, especially if you attend regularly and are…

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Posted in: Columns, Because I am Catholic! – Porque soy Católico!

Easter Sunday, Year A

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By Father Paul Nord Sunday Scripture First Reading: Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Responsorial: Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Second Reading: Colossians 3:1-4;…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

Fasting

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By Dr. Bill Blanke Catholic Healthcare  “When you fast…” (Matthew 6:16)  “…return to me with your whole heart, with fasting”…

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Posted in: Columns, Catholic Healthcare

Answering the call to foster

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By Alexis Altstadt Natural Family Planning My husband, Blake, and I have always wanted to have children. In 2023, we…

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Posted in: Columns, Natural Family Planning

Hope changes everything

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By Denise Seibert Townsend Catholic Charities I recently reflected on a message describing Easter as the ultimate victory of hope…

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Posted in: Columns, Catholic Charities

Easter: A Way of Living

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By Bishop Joseph M. Siegel Bishop’s Corner The Resurrection of Jesus Christ is not merely a historical event or a…

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Posted in: The Bishop's Corner, Columns

La Pascua: Una forma de vida

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Por el obispo Joseph M. Siegel Rincón del Obispo La Resurrección de Jesucristo no es meramente un acontecimiento histórico ni…

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Posted in: The Bishop's Corner, Columns

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