From their origins as the progenitors of the American urban education system through the demographic shifts that characterized so much of the latter half of the 20th century, faith-based schools have always mattered a great deal to our K-12 landscape. In many ways, they matter now more than ever. T...
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Sister of Providence Tracey Horan was honored recently by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for her work ministering in social justice. The USCCB recognized her at a June 14 reception during the USCCB spring meeting in Indianapolis. Sister Tracey, a native of Indianapolis and second-...
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Fighting for justice, even when it’s clearly the right thing, can still be a long, lonely road. But Benedictine Sister Jackie Kissel of Evansville, who has been clamoring to right wrongs her entire career, is undeterred by the notion she may not live to see some injustices corrected. She will...
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From June 12-14, 58 high school students from across the Diocese of volunteered their time and talents as part of Mission Evansville.     Now in its second year, Mission Evansville is a summer initiative designed by youth ministers and educators across the diocese.  The project aims...
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The reaction seems unanimous: Archbishop-elect Charles C. Thompson will be a “perfect fit” as the new spiritual leader of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. From lay persons, priests and staff members of the Diocese of Evansville, Ind., to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, reaction to the...
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Editor’s note: The night before Bishop Charles C. Thompson ordained Deacons John Pfister and Jerry Pratt Jr., Annunciation Parish in Evansville hosted an evening of Eucharistic Adoration for them at Christ the King Church. The Message is pleased to publish the homily from Annunciation Pastor...
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  When I was a student at Ball State, a professor looked at me after I had chosen my seat de jour and said, “You do realize that your choosing a different seat each class is disconcerting to other students in the room, don’t you?” I can’t say that I had. All I kne...
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Some will say it does not seem fair that a child be born into poverty or to parent(s) unable to adequately provide for the child’s physical or emotional needs.  Others will ask if it is fair to the parents or infant diagnosed in-utero with a congenital defect that he or she be born if kn...
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We are thrilled to announce the winners of our special Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Giveaway! We drew 54 random subscribers; each is receiving two general-admission passes to the Spencer County parks as we join the folks at Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari to say thanks to our...
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