Bishop Joseph M. Siegel, fifth from left, diocesan priests and parishioners process into St. Henry Church in Ferdinand April 1 for the Diocese of Evansville’s annual Rogation Mass. Also pictured are Father Timothy Tenbarge, third from left, senior priest of the diocese; Father John Boeglin, senior priest of the diocese and vicar for senior priests; and Matt Miller, diocesan director of worship. Father Boeglin explained that the annual Mass and celebration is to pray for favorable weather, protection from natural disasters, a fruitful harvest and safety in the fields and on the roads. At the end of Mass, Bishop Siegel blessed samples of seed and soil that parishioners brought with them. Full coverage of the Rogation Mass will appear in the April 11 issue of The Message. The Message photo by Megan Erbacher
