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House of Discernment ‘a place for guys to discern’ their next step

December 15, 2025 wpmessage

By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor  Editor’s Note: We will have a story on the House of Formation in…

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Posted in: Local News, News, Diocesan News

Death and Taxes

December 14, 2025 wpmessage

By Brea Cannon Connecting Creed and Life Editor’s note: For 2025, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column will be…

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Posted in: Connecting Faith and Life, Columns

Authentic love

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By Zoe Cannon Gratitude for the Gift of Faith “Do not fear I am with you; do not be anxious:…

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Posted in: Columns, Gratitude for the Gift of Faith

Too big for one day

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By Brea Cannon Liturgical Rhythm of Life The upcoming Christmas season encourages us with many memorials and feast days and…

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Third Sunday of Advent, Year A

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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:…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

Importance of exercise for healthy brain development, mental health in youth

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By Lori McIntire, MSW, LCSW Youth First As parents, raising happy, healthy children is our top priority. We ensure they…

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Reverend Msgr. Kenneth R. Knapp dies Dec. 8 

December 11, 2025 wpmessage

Reverend Msgr. Kenneth R. Knapp, 88, senior priest of the Diocese of Evansville, died Dec. 8. He was born March…

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Seminarian Profile: Austin Wolf

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Home parish: St. John the Evangelist Parish, Daylight Education: House of Formation, Evansville; Class of 2032 Saint: Newman Finding hope…

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Posted in: Local News, News, Seminarian Profiles, Diocesan News

Front Page (December 5. 2025)

December 5, 2025 wpmessage

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Second Sunday of Advent, Year A

December 3, 2025 wpmessage

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;…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

What are appropriate prayer intentions when praying for the souls of the dead?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper OSV News Question Corner Q: In my rosary group, I suggested we pray for all those…

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Pope Leo offered wisdom for all ages during digital encounter

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By Gretchen R. Crowe OSV News Guest Commentary I was planning to drive the short couple of hours to Indianapolis…

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Whispering pines: listening for the Holy Spirit

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By Christina Capecchi 20-Something The sun was setting by the time we’d reached consensus on our Christmas tree. We’d decided…

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Further up and further in

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By Joel Padgett Connecting Creed and Life Editor’s note: For 2025, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column will be…

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Youth embrace Pope Leo’s message of hope following unique digital meeting

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By Lauretta Brown and Gina Christian, OSV News Editor’s Note: The Message staff contributed to this report. INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News)…

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It all started at TEC

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By Julie Lagree, It All Started at TEC Editor’s Note: Members of the Teens Encounter Christ leadership team will periodically…

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Seminarian Profile: Landon Meyer

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Home parish: Sts. Peter and Paul Parish, Haubstadt Education: House of Formation, Evansville; Class of 2032 Saint: Rose A simple…

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2025 Bruté Society Mass and Induction Ceremony

December 2, 2025 wpmessage

Over 100 new members were inducted into the Diocese of Evansville’s Bruté Society Nov. 23 at St. Benedict Cathedral in…

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First Sunday of Advent, Year A

November 27, 2025 wpmessage

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…

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Posted in: Sunday Scripture, Columns

Why does the church still have indulgences?

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By Jenna Marie Cooper Question Corner Q: From what I learned in history class, indulgences caused major issues for the…

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Superlatives

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By Maria Sermersheim Meditatione Ignis In conversation with a few friends lately, I have become more aware of our frequent…

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The other people

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By Zoe Cannon Gratitude for the Gift of Faith “Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as…

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We look for the resurrection … of the dead

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By Deacon Mike Seibert Connecting Creed and Life Editor’s note: For 2025, the weekly Connecting Faith and Life column will…

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2025 Inductees of the Bruté Society

November 26, 2025 wpmessage

Following is a list of the 2025 inductees into The Bruté Society in the Diocese of Evansville. They appear in…

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Father Dietsch ‘was a very good brother’

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By John Rohlf, The Message assistant editor Rev. William Dietsch “wanted to serve in the capacity of priest for the…

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