Begonias are one of my favorite flowers. They tolerate the hot, humid weather of our local climate well; but they…
#EVDIO75 – Wreaths across America Wreaths Across America is an annual tribute to honor veterans by placing wreaths on their…
“For You formed my inward parts; you wove me in my mother’s womb” (Psalm 139:13). We didn’t choose to be…
Every New Year’s Day, the first reading of the Mass for the Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother…
With the New Year comes decisions about how we are going to share the gifts God has given us. Here’s…
Special to The Message Button up your overcoat when the wind is free. Take good care of yourself, as the…
Happy 75th anniversary to the Diocese of Evansville from the students and staff at Saint James School in Haubstadt! Submitted…
The Baptism of the Lord, Year A Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Psalm 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10; Acts 10:34-38; Matthew 3:13-17 The…
Laura Kelly-Fanucci By Laura Kelly Fanucci, Catholic News Service Faith at Home I once read an interview with a pastor…
By Richard Doerflinger, Catholic News Service A More Human Society Catholics wanting to serve our country in the legal system…
Special to The Message “Hustle and Bustle,” an exhibit of paintings by Louisville, Kentucky, artist Kayla Bischoff, will be on…
Q. I was diagnosed with anxiety/mood disorder in 2003. I had spent time in the military and gone through some…
Nine Ferdinand Benedictine sisters recently celebrated Diamond Jubilees with Mass in the monastery church at Monastery Immaculate Conception in Ferdinand.…
Fourth Sunday of Advent, Year A Isaiah 7:10-14; Psalm 24:1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 The context of the…
Q. Every Mass I attend begins with a penitential rite, which I take to be the forgiveness of sins for…
I don’t always feel like I am able to fully utilize Advent. Half the time, I’m so busy running around…
Gordon Dingham lives down the hill from me on Maryland Street. When he retired 10 years ago, he needed a…
To the Editor, On behalf of Honor Flight of Southern Indiana, I want to let you know how much we…
The staff of Southwest Indiana’s Catholic community newspaper wishes you and your family a Blessed and very Merry Christmas: Bishop…
By Megan Erbacher The Message assistant editor Kim Mulfinger will especially miss the kids. As the President/Executive Director of St.…
By Megan Erbacher The Message assistant editor Before Reitz Memorial High School senior Elizabeth Broshears makes a decision, she first…
Editor’s note: Bishop Siegel’s Christmas message appears in Spanish immediately following the English text below. The Adoration of the Baby…
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) – Pope Francis has abolished the obligation of secrecy for those…
As I decorated for the Christmas season, I unpacked the Nativity scene. I carefully took each piece out and arranged…
One of my fondest memories of the Christmas Season was when I was in the Seminary at St. Meinrad. Advent…