Fifteen men who are currently studying for the Diocese of Evansville’s permanent diaconate were installed as lectors during the 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass and Rite of Installation into the Ministry of Lector Oct. 12 at Good Shepherd Parish in Evansville. The ministry of lector is conferred upon those who prepare and proclaim readings from Scripture at Mass and other liturgical celebrations. A lector may also recite psalms between the readings and present the intentions for the general intercessions. The Message photos by John Rohlf