Q. At a recent Mass I attended, I noticed a teenager seated near me who was chewing gum during the…
Katie Prejean McGrady I hate Lent. I don’t like the color. I’m much more a green and white than a…
Father Eugene Hemrick It goes without saying, Christ’s admonition to let our light shine applies more than ever given the…
Editor’s note: The following story is true, but columnist Brenda Hopf has changed the names of those she writes about.…
VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Like so many of Pope Francis’ teachings and major documents, his apostolic exhortation on the Amazon…
I frequently drive past Deaconess Women’s Hospital on my way to work. As I do, a smile typically crosses my…
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Leviticus 19:1-2, 17-18; Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, 12-13; 1 Corinthians 3:16-23; Matthew 5:38-48 The…
A few weeks ago as we were getting ready for Mass, Jim asked, “What color is ordinary time?” This is…
Special to The Message Evansville’s St. Vincent Early Learning Center has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education…
By Tim Lilley The Message editor The 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Lawrence A. Vieck Assembly, of Washington, joined by Knights…
By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers INDIANAPOLIS – Despite a chorus of opposition, a controversial bill that…
I joined the YMCA shortly after I retired from The Message, and I’ve been in a Silver Sneakers class there…
Q. A number of Catholic parishes here in my archdiocese have hosted programs on the Alpha movement in Christianity. I…
“We know that in all things God works for good with those who love him, those whom he has called…
Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A Isaiah 58:7-10; Psalm 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Matthew 5:13-16 Among the…
Pope Francis By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis said he dreams of an Amazon…
By Mary Ruth Branstetter, LCSW, LCAC, RPT The problem with emotions/feelings is that many people do not know how to…
The snow has begun. It is expected to last 18 hours, piling nine inches high and crippling weekend plans. The…
My son and his wife, along with her family, live in Charleston, S.C. We always enjoy spending time with all…
By Megan Erbacher The Message assistant editor As I was out shopping with my mom around Christmastime, I bought myself…
Happy St. Valentine’s Day! Today is a day when much of the world focuses on romantic love, roses, chocolates and…
Resurrection School students in grades 5-8 presented 200 port pillows and $1,000 to Chemo Buddies founder Jill Kincaid on Feb.…
By Tim Lilley The Message editor Students in the sixth through eighth grades at Evansville’s Holy Redeemer School learned about…
By Ann Nagy Special to The Message During this current 2019-2020 school term, Holy Trinity Catholic School in Dubois County…
By Victoria Arthur Statehouse Correspondent for Indiana’s Catholic Newspapers During his nine years as a township trustee, Jack Sandlin was…