Over the past couple of decades, the topic of transgender and gender-variant identity has reached the forefront in this country and beyond.  It is a deeply personal topic and, at times, a deeply divisive one.  It is one where individuals and entities often find themselves clashing in mora...
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Editor’s note – Father Tyler Tenbarge is studying Canon Law in Italy. He has provided the following essay for The Message. We are grateful for his contribution. Please keep Father Tenbarge in your prayers.   It had been more than six weeks in Siena, Italy: a new city, a new role, a...
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Among the reasons why parents choose Catholic schools for their children is “strong moral values.” This statement is backed by a report by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at Georgetown University. Another study by the University of Pennsylvania reveals “success i...
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St. Clement Parish in Boonville unveiled a priceless addition to its religious education wing on Sept. 10 - a mural painted by Oakdale Elementary art teacher Elyse Rumble.  Rumble, a parishioner of St. John the Baptist parish in Newburgh, was approached a year ago by Katie Vollmer, religious e...
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    For 52 years the descendants of Oliver William and Clara Rose (Peter) Hagedorn have traveled the roller coaster hills of Perry County, Ind., on Sunday of Labor Day weekend to celebrate a day of food, fun, and family. The reunion, which has evolved over the years, is a staple on t...
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St. Vincent and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville have announced that they are partnering to host a Gift Card Drive to support victims of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Community residents may contribute gift cards (as listed below) at the St. Vincent Medical Center parking lot (drive-th...
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The Catholic Bishops of Indiana support all DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) youthand call upon Congress to act responsibly to provide protection and legal status for these young personswho are contributing to the strength and prosperity of our nation. The decision to end DACA onlybrin...
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‘Christ has no body on this earth but yours No hands but yours No feet but yours Yours are the eyes with which he looks on the world with compassion Yours the feet with which he walks doing good Yours the hands he now has to bless us.” – St. Theresa of Avila   We’ve al...
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The events in Charlottesville, Va., gave me many reasons for pause. The hatred spewed by people in white hoods with flaming torches jumped from the safety of books, movies or some isolated places to permeate the news in my home and puncture my perception that such sentiments are only on the fringe....
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Editor’s note – Following is the complete text of the statement rejecting racism, bigotry and hatred, with the list of area faith-community members who signed it. They are listed in the order they appear on the statement. As religious leaders we want to clearly state that our various fa...
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