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First Sunday of Lent, Year A

February 18, 2026 wpmessage

By Father Paul Nord, O.S.B. Sunday Scripture First Reading: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Response: Psalm 51:3-6, 12-13, 17; Second Reading: Romans…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

Four ways to observe the Triduum like the early Christians

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By James L. Papandrea OSV News (OSV News) — What we call “Easter” is not only for the moment, as…

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Posted in: Columns, Guest Columnists

Letting go of our plans

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By Andrea Goebel God’s Way “When are you going to wrap my presents?” she asked. It was the evening of…

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Posted in: Columns, God's Way

National Prayer Breakfast

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By Father Garrett Braun From Fields Afar In December, I was tasked with the role of PROJO or “project officer”…

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Posted in: Columns, From Fields Afar

Lessons learned from memories

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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 Father Endress Scholarship Presentation

February 16, 2026 wpmessage

On Feb. 5, Mater Dei students Aiden Fehrenbacher and Adalyn Wilkinson and Reitz Memorial students Maria Hillenbrand and Steven Lasher…

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Posted in: Photo Gallery

Front Page (February 13, 2026)

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Four high school seniors awarded Father Endress Scholarship

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By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor  For the fifth year, a total of four Father Endress scholarships were awarded…

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

2026 Parish Fish Fries

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Following is a schedule of fish fries in parishes and organizations across our diocese. We thank our parishes for providing…

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ICC, bishops call for ‘humane legislative solutions’ on immigration

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By Victoria Arthur, Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers As the debate over immigration continues to intensify nationwide, the Indiana…

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Posted in: Local News, News

Raising confident kids

February 11, 2026 wpmessage

By Jenna Pauli, LCSW Youth First “Confidence isn’t never failing, it’s getting back up.” Confidence is one of the most…

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Posted in: Columns, Youth First

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

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By Father Paul Nord, O.S.B. Sunday Scripture First Reading: Sirach 15:15-20; Response: Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34; Second Reading: 1…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

Should girls be altar servers?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Q: I am a 14-year-old boy, and growing up, I learned to serve the…

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Posted in: Question Corner, Columns

Acceptance

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By Zoe Cannon Gratitude for the Gift of Faith “Whoever receives you receives me, and whoever receives me receives him who…

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Measuring Sticks and Rearview Mirrors

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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 (February 6, 2026)

February 6, 2026 wpmessage

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Holy Land Pilgrimage

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Through Journey of Faith Tours, members of the Diocese of Evansville participated in a pilgrimage to the Holy Land Jan.…

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Brother Evagrius Allison professes temporary vows at St. Meinrad 

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Novice Douglas Allison professed his temporary vows as a Benedictine monk in a ceremony on Jan. 20 at St. Meinrad…

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Firing squad shot down as additional execution method in Indiana

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By Victoria Arthur, Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) is hailing positive developments at the…

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Olympics 2026: Pope calls for ‘healthy competition’ to unite people at Winter Games

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By Junno Arocho Esteves, OSV News (OSV News) — In a message to the Archdiocese of Milan, Pope Leo XIV…

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It all started at TEC: Meet Hannah Seifert

February 4, 2026 wpmessage

Special to the Message, It All Started at TEC Editor’s Note: Members of the Teens Encounter Christ leadership team will…

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Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

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By Father Paul Nord Sunday Scripture First Reading: Isaiah 58:7-10; Response: Psalm 112:4-9; Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Gospel: Matthew…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

Two survivors, one love story

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By Christina Capecchi Twenty Something Zach Zarembinski was 18 when he suffered a massive brain bleed during a high-school football…

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What’s a sacrament, and do we really need them?

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By Deacon Mike Seibert Connecting Liturgy and Life Editor’s note: For 2026, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column has been renamed Connecting Liturgy and Life. The columns…

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Daily Devotions

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By Brea Cannon Liturgical Rhythm of Life Now that my children are getting older, ages seven, six and four, this…

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