The Message invited parishes in the Diocese of Evansville to submit information about summer socials in 2017. Responses are published here, or available in pdf form to download by clicking here.  MAY May 27, Saturday, St. Francis Xavier Parish, Vincennes, “Des Fraises” Strawberry...
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It’s no wonder people break into a smile when they see Benedictine Sister Christine Marie Fendel.   Her visits to the homebound, senior citizen centers and area nursing homes are all about being upbeat, positive, and bringing joy.   As coordinator of the ministry to the sick and eld...
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The sixth Southwest Indiana Honor Flight took more than 80 veterans of World War II and the Korean War to Washington D.C., on May 6; but to hear him tell it, no other veteran has lived a life more fortunate than Army veteran Don Tepool, Sr. Tepool and his family are members of Annunciation Parish....
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Women in Service to Our Communities – formerly known as Women in Service to Appalachia – will host a weeklong service project from July 8 through July 15 at Lotts Creek Community School near Hazard, in Southeast Kentucky.  Volunteers will live in rustic dorm-style housing wit...
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The Holy Cross History Association will hold its 36th conference June 1-4 at the University of Notre Dame. Presentations during the event will include: A digital presentation about the Sisters of the Holy Cross during the Civil War, biographies of notable priests and accomplished brothers, and v...
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VATICAN CITY (CNS) – While conversion and prayer are at the heart of Mary's messages at Fatima, Portugal, the miracles and unexplained phenomenon that accompanied the events of 100 years ago continue to intrigue believers and nonbelievers alike.     The 1917 apparitions of Mar...
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Editor’s Note: Beginning in the late 9th Century, the Daughters of Charity provided groundbreaking medical service in Louisiana to victims of Leprosy. The Message is grateful to the Daughters for providing this account of the Sisters’ landmark service and the accompanying photos, all co...
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The pressure children feel from standardized testing can cause feelings of stress and anxiety.  While low levels of anxiety can motivate students to study and perform well, severe anxiety can make it difficult for students to go about their daily activities.   Some students experience phy...
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    INDIANAPOLIS—“We do a very good job balancing budgets and doing the work of government, but we also have to do a better job of offering a hand-up rather than a hand-out,” said Sen. James Merritt, R-Indianapolis, author of two proposals that would enhance food as...
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Elect and candidates received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion on Holy Saturday in parishes across the Diocese of Evansville. The Message thanks the Diocesan Office of Catechesis and the Diocesan Office of Worship for providing this list.   East Deanery Christ the Kin...
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