Religious freedom is key to effective missionary discipleship
The theme for this year’s Fortnight for Freedom, “Freedom for Mission,” is meant to coincide with the special focus of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops on missionary discipleship. As in years past, since first celebrated in 2012, the Fortn...Read full story »
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Priesthood Ordinations
Nearly a year ago, on 29 June 2016, we published a Diocesan Pastoral Letter on Catholic Identity and Mission in Southwest Indiana, titled Called to Missionary Discipleship and Conversion. This pastoral letter was greatly influenced by Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelii Gaud...Read full story »
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Ordenaciones del sacerdocio
Hace casi un año, el 29 de junio de 2016, publicamos una Carta Pastoral Diocesana sobre Identidad Católica y Misión en el suroeste de Indiana, titulada Convocada al Discipulado y Conversión Misionera. Esta carta pastoral fue muy influenciada por la Exhortación Apost&#...Read full story »
Thursday, June 08, 2017
Bishop's message to graduates: 'See, Judge and Act'
Editor’s note – following is the text of Bishop Charles C. Thompson’s message to the Class of 2017 representing all four Diocese of Evansville Catholic high schools: Mater Dei and Reitz Memorial in Evansville, Rivet in Vincennes and Washington Catholic in Washington. ...Read full story »
Thursday, June 01, 2017
Mensaje del obispo a los graduados: 'Ver, juzgar y actuar'
Hoy cierran un capítulo de su vida y comienzan uno nuevo. La vida se compone de eventos que suceden tales como graduaciones, avances, certificaciones y promociones. La graduación es una realización digna, digna de celebrar. Uno no llega aquí por sí mismo. Cada uno lle...Read full story »
Thursday, June 01, 2017
A special message to our Muslim brothers and sisters for Ramadan
May 27th, 2017 To our Muslim brothers and sisters in the Evansville area, I extend my warmest greetings to you, our brothers and sisters in Abraham, as you begin your holy month of Ramadan. I also offer my encouragement for all of you as you enter this time of prayer, fasting and outreach to the...Read full story »
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Vocaciones y oración contemplativa
En su mensaje para el 54º Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones, celebrado el cuarto domingo de Pascua, el Papa Francisco comentó: "No puede haber promoción de las vocaciones o de la misión cristiana aparte de la constante oración contemplativa. La vida cristi...Read full story »
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Vocations and contemplative prayer
In his message for the 54th World Day of Prayer for Vocations, celebrated on the 4th Sunday of Easter, Pope Francis commented, “There can be no promotion of vocations or Christian mission apart from constant contemplative prayer. The Christian life needs to be nourished by attentive lis...Read full story »
Thursday, May 18, 2017
María sigue siendo el modelo de la virtud y el discipulado
El mes de mayo se celebra tradicionalmente como el Mes de María. Este año, muchos celebrarán el centenario de Fátima, Procesiones de Mayo y la Coronación de las estatuas marianas. Mientras adoramos a la Santísima Trinidad de Dios Padre, Hijo y Espíritu Santo solo,...Read full story »
Thursday, May 04, 2017
Mary remains the model of virtue and discipleship
The month of May is traditionally celebrated as the Month of Mary. This year, many will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fatima, May Processions and the Crowning of Marian statues. While we worship the Holy Trinity of God the Father, Son & Holy Spirit alone, we...Read full story »
Thursday, May 04, 2017
