Archive - 2009
January 23, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- History and values combined in Washington trip
- No new allegations reported in 2008
- Adult faith formation program introduced in Carlisle prison
- Catholic Schools Week 2009: Celebrating Service
- 217 years of Catholic education in Vincennes
- News and notes from the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- Strategic planning underway in Diocese of Evansville
- Financial audit delayed
- Catholic Parishes Campaign training sessions scheduled in diocese
- Neighborhood organizers see challenges and change
- Pro-life, immigration bills return to Indiana General Assembly
- Speaker: Family is key component of society, marriage is basis
- Sister Mary Aquin Verkamp, former bishop’s secretary dies
- ‘Message Sunday’ kicks off annual subscription drive
- Columnists
- Regular Features
January 30, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- Regular Features
February 6, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- Regular Features
February 13, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Bishop Gettelfinger writes of ‘tough times’
- Salaries frozen, budget to be cut, Catholic Center staff reduced
- Speaker emphasizes family and fatherhood values in society
- Indiana General Assembly considers expanding educational choice for parents
- St. Ben’s eighth grader wins county spelling bee
- February: A good time to think about heart screenings
- Columnists
- Regular Features
February 20, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Forum: The political power of children in a democratic society
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Safety, security, productivity and other promises
- The Second Half: How far would you go?
- Sunday Scripture: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Rituals - What we do, why we do it and what it teaches us | Note on general absolution
- Regular Features
February 27, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- Regular Features
March 6, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Catholic campus minister appointed, on the job at UE
- Sister Joan Scheller appointed as Hispanic ministry expands in diocese
- Bishop Gettelfinger: ‘Everything is on the table’
- Catechumens, candidates prepare to join the Church
- Criminal penalties, civil damages for terminating life of unborn increase under proposed laws
- Revolution
- Museum offers learning about St. Joseph Church, Jasper, other historic treasures
- Source and Summit: A Eucharistic-centered retreat
- Indiana Senate passes Scholarship Tax Credit Bill
- Columnists
- Regular Features
March 13, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Special issue next week
- Following year of bad weather, all invited to Rogation Day service
- Question series: Diocesan investment and the operating budget
- Learn about Divine Mercy Chaplet, Life of St. Faustina
- Resurrection pastor is chaplain of USI’s men’s basketball team
- Progress report on ‘Excellent Parishes Demonstration Project’
- Brother Hugo Stippler to celebrate golden anniversary
- Mortgage foreclosures taking toll on tenants too
- Living with bi-polar disorder
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Forum: March 8, 1989: The date of a life-changing phone call
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Reflections on the life of a new project
- The Second Half: Recovering the sacred
- Sunday Scripture: Third Sunday of Lent
- Sunday Scripture: Fourth Sunday of Lent
- The Christian Journey: All are called to evangelize
- Regular Features
March 20, 2009
March 27, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Michael Steele to speak at banquet, Bishop Gettelfinger will stay away
- George-Anne Ryder to retire March 31
- Question series to resume in April
- CFM honors chaplain, renews vows, elects officers
- Finding a way to stay in touch with people and God
- School choice bill passes Senate with bipartisan support; House action uncertain
- Diocesan post cards urge defeat of FOCA
- North American Forum on the Catechumenate schedules institutes in Evansville
- Haubstadt auction on April 19 to feature seventh century cross
- Columnists
- Regular Features
April 3, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Knights of Columbus color guard withdrawn
- The question series: Why can’t the CPC be run like a parish?
- Strengthening Families program offered in Spanish
- Good Shepherd couple will celebrate 70 years of marriage
- Father Eugene Schmitt ‘roasted’ at youth benefit
- Bill to restore wrongful death of unborn in civil suits withdrawn; hits political snag
- People of Faith: Dorothy Helming
- April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Forum: The Right to Life - Support the Right to Life in all ways!
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: More than a game, a lesson for life
- The Second Half: ‘Instead of . . .’
- Sunday Scripture: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
- The Christian Journey: How to connect a catechumen or candidate with the parish
- Regular Features
April 10, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Cathedral celebration honors Bishop Gettelfinger’s anniversary
- Proposal to create child poverty commission moving through General Assembly
- Questions asked about parish management, staff training
- Memorial student seeking state student council seat
- Mater Dei Supermileage Team to compete next week
- Wound care: The diabetic foot
- Serra International convention to be held in Omaha
- Scenic Hills ‘gives back’ to St. Vincent de Paul
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Forum: Easter 2009
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: An Easter reflection - Oh the humanity!
- The Second Half: Weak hands, feeble knees
- Sunday Scripture: Easter Sunday - Resurrection of the Lord
- The Christian Journey: ‘Christ is risen! Indeed Christ is risen!’
- Oyaya: Are you among the invisible? It’s time to be seen
- Regular Features
April 17, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- CPC Commitment Weekend: April 25-26
- Washington seminarian will be ordained June 6 at cathedral
- Father Pat Foster dies at home in St. Louis
- St. John Church in Loogootee marks 150 years in 2009
- Clergy and lay collaboration required for mission of the Church
- ICC’s pro-life agenda headed toward home stretch
- Endowments in full bloom at St. Wendel
- Mater Dei, Memorial honor Leadership Award recipients
- People of Faith: Paul James Schutz
- An ecumenical Way of the Cross is held in Vincennes on Good Friday
- Ferdinand workshop helps religious communities gain new members
- Learn more about ‘Excellent Parishes’
- Huffing — A potentially life-threatening behavior
- Audit report shows financial results for Fiscal Year 2007-2008
- Diocesan policy: Report and inform
- Official Appointments
- Columnists
- Regular Features
April 24, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Life is precious: Sarah Palin, Michael Steel offer pro-life stances at banquet
- Questions and answers follow Bishop’s Town Hall meetings
- House OKs abortion doctors’ hospital privileges; adds fetal pain to informed consent
- Students share in bishop’s twentieth anniversary celebration
- Internet Safety for Kids
- Columnists
- Regular Features
May 1, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Forum: Mater Dei
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: What are you afraid of?
- The Second Half: Useful gifts
- Sunday Scripture: Fourth Sunday of Easter
- The Christian Journey: Alleluia! Christ is risen from the dead!
- Catholic Charities - Ask the Counselor: Introduction of gender identity to children
- Regular Features
May 8, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Catholics committed to justice: $1 million committed for housing trust fund, petition started for better bus transportation
- Precautions requested for H1N1 flu
- Two sisters make first profession at Ferdinand
- Mother's Day: Erin Gries sees her daughters as ‘gifts’
- Penalties, childhood poverty commission, charity gaming adjustment among ICC legislative successes
- Urgent call to oppose embryonic stem cell research
- Managing urinary incontinence
- Health briefs
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Forum: Mother’s month
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Finding gateways into a deeper reality
- The Second Half: Gifts from the garden
- Sunday Scripture: Fifth Sunday of Easter
- The Christian Journey: A parish community should act like a community
- Oyaya: There are only two black children in Evansville
- Regular Features
May 15, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Indiana faith leaders pray for the nation
- Mater Dei Friends and Alumni give $60,000 for tuition help
- How to oppose the ‘Create to Kill’ policy for embryonic stem cells
- Question series: Your turn to ask
- Speaker focuses on Christ’s presence in the Eucharist
- Sisters of Providence launch new Web site network
- 353 Catholic high school seniors will receive 2009 diplomas
- Nativity Youth Group ‘wows’ mothers
- Marian Outreach presented to national audience at convention
- Congratulations on 40 years of priesthood!
- Columnists
- Regular Features
May 22, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Mother Teresa Christian Service Awards given May 18
- The Question Series: Parish staffing announcement expected soon
- Catholic school opening in Jasper for 2009-2010 school year
- Rivet’s science team finishes second in state
- A Doctor's Advice: Prescription drug abuse among teens
- Providence Museum features exhibit on ministry in Asia
- An opportunity to pass on the legacy of a Catholic education
- Columnists
- Regular Features
May 29, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- Regular Features
June 5, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Washington to celebrate ordination of native son to priesthood
- Vocations Office invites Catholic community to ‘pray them forward’
- Dr. Phyllis Bussing named to Oakland City University position
- Memorial alumni association pledges $85,000 for tuition assistance
- Five monks of St. Meinrad celebrate priesthood jubilees
- Mother Teresa Christian Service Awards — Accomplishments listed
- People of Faith: Mary Pat Hubert
- Catholic Press Awards 2009
- Official Appointments
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Forum: June and Summer 2009
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Where you work: Sanctification or frustration?
- The Second Half: Weekend choices
- Sunday Scripture: The Most Holy Trinity
- The Christian Journey: The created world, an infant’s conception, and what to ask Grandma
- Pro-Life Perspective: More Americans consider themselves pro-life than pro-choice
- Regular Features
June 12, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Father Ryan Hilderbrand ordained for diocese June 6 | Photo Gallery
- Former resident to find final resting spot at St. Vincent Orphanage
- Daughters of Charity celebrate 2009 Jubilees
- School Choice tax credit part of Governor’s budget package
- Mother Teresa Christian Service Awards — accomplishments listed
- ‘Picnic with the Bishop’ opportunity for vocation talk
- Lugar names Mater Dei High School Super Mileage Team as Energy Patriot
- Making mealtime a success
- Philanthropy circle being established for Ferdinand monastery
- Columnists
- Regular Features
June 19, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Clergy appointments include first pastorate and ‘missionary coming home’
- Deacon Joseph Blankenberger dies June 14
- Father Christian, St. Meinrad monk, ordained June 7
- Two principals resign
- Fathers Day: Jason Gries learned to respect all life from his parents
- Good Shepherd announces scholarship recipients
- Mother Teresa Christian Service Awards — accomplishments listed
- To Youth and Young Adults
- Official Appointments
- Columnists
- Regular Features
June 26, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Diocesan priests celebrate anniversaries in 2009
- House removes scholarship tax credit from budget, Senate to bring it back
- Holy Family School announces 2009 Young Christian awards
- Five Ferdinand Benedictines celebrating golden jubilees
- Holy Cross Brother John Kuhn celebrates his sixtieth jubilee
- Mother Teresa Christian Service Awards: Accomplishments listed
- Memorial students enjoy outreach day in New Harmony
- Evansville Serra Club honors 61 students
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum will return in the fall
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Take some time to read the ‘book of the universe’
- The Second Half: On the road
- Sunday Scripture: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Mary Winnecke - Exemplifying overflowing mercy
- Catholic Charities - Ask the Counselor: Overcoming pornography addiction
- Regular Features
July 3, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Lugar Staff to host DREAM Act Forum July 22
- Two Sisters of Providence celebrating 25th anniversary
- Six Sisters of Providence observe 50th anniversary
- Two sets of twins: Armstead children receive their First Communion at St. John’s
- Hispanic children now part of parish First Communion classes
- People of Faith: Father August A. Busch
- Non-public schools association see ‘Victory in Indiana’
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum will return in the fall
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: A prayer - Lord, that I may see
- The Second Half: Timely gift
- Sunday Scripture: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Regular Features
July 10, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- Regular Features
July 17, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Strategic planning underway to ‘Re-energize our Parishes’
- Diocesan policy: Report and inform
- The first half of 2009: Budget cuts, staff reduction, strategic planning
- Schools have new telephone broadcast system
- ‘How to be married and stay engaged’
- Father Lintzenich receives NPM Outstanding Pastor Award
- Sister Geraldine Hedinger: Despite health concerns, her work continues in diocese
- Father Ray Reising dies July 14
- Facebook, podcasts, webcams offer ways to stay connected
- Seminarians enjoying summer pastoral ministry
- Clergy appointments in 2009: A recap and a look ahead
- Mater Dei, Memorial student grants total $420,000
- Invitation to readers: Check out the Message online
- Diocesan pilgrimage planned in 2010 for Rome, Vatican, other sites
- Workshops, retreat hosted for Catholic Girl Scouts
- What is the DREAM Act?
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum will return in the fall
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Learning the power of the meek and humble
- The Second Half: Chasing the Rabbit
- Sunday Scripture: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Asking God to protect them, guard their steps
- I Hope You Dance: The Michell Head memorial endowment
- The Steward’s Way: So many gifts! So little time!
- OYAYA: Your word is all you have
- Catholic Charities - Ask the Counselor: Basic information about Natural Family Planning
- Regular Features
July 24, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- Regular Features
July 31, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Senator Lugar: DREAM Act ‘critical to our economy’
- St. Mary’s Foundation grant to benefit public school students
- ‘Becoming a Marriage — Building Church’
- Fruit of the Spirit Co-op: Catholic home schooling parents, children gather monthly
- Principals named at Christ the King, Precious Blood schools
- Catholic news around Indiana — From diocesan newspapers
- Columnists
- Regular Features
August 7, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Joshua Academy helps bring life to facilities at St. Joseph School
- Abbey Press to close catalog divison, lay off up to 25 workers
- Brother Eugene Phillipp, Memorial teacher, dead at 71
- St. Vincent de Paul: Stores gain customers thanks to economic downturn
- School theme: We are called
- Catholic news around Indiana — From diocesan newspapers
- People of Faith: Mary Winnecke
- Columnists
- Regular Features
August 14, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- 12 deacons to be ordained for diocese Aug. 15
- Story teller captures listeners at workshops in Evansville, Ferdinand
- Catholic school teachers, administrators get motivated for new year
- Commentary: Abortion should not be part of health care reform
- St. Mary’s Medical Center CEO takes stand on healthcare reform
- Back to School blitz provides physicals and immunizations
- Former Memorial students reflect on impact of their teacher Brother Eugene Phillipp, 71
- Public invited for mission trip stories and photos from Vladivostok
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum will return in the fall
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Bread and water: punishment or redemption?
- The Second Half: Handpicked grapes
- Sunday Scripture: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Growing up is not the same as growing old
- Catholic Charities: Be respectful of your children and expect respect from them
- Regular Features
August 21, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum will return in the fall
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: In memory of Jim McGinnis, and St. Francis, too
- The Second Half: No Time to Complain
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Rich or poor, all are called to share God’s blessings
- OYAYA: Dog-matic Theology, Part One
- Regular Features
August 28, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum will return in the fall
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: A volunteer went out with an invitation . . .
- The Second Half: New beginnings
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: The root of all wars - Deliberate forgetting of inherent dignity
- Regular Features
September 4, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The Year for Priests - From whence is the priest?
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: From action to thought, thought to action
- The Second Half: What’s in a name?
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: The way to life: Through the waters of Baptism
- Regular Features
September 11, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The Year for Priests - From whence is the priest?
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Where do you see yourself in this picture?
- The Second Half: Work of faith
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: The Gospel calls Christians to love, not hate
- Regular Features
September 18, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Parishes, schools, ready for H1N1 virus
- Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers come together for 2009 Catholic Build
- Golden Jubilee Celebration: Honoring couples married 50 years and longer
- Information from ICC on health care reform
- News briefs from the Catholic Church in Indiana
- Remembering Brother Hugo Stippler
- People of Faith: Deacon Kevin Bach
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The Year for Priests: From whence the priests?
- Paul Leingang’s column “Taking the Time to Make a Difference” will return next week
- The Second Half: Lost keys
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Catholic Charities - Ask the Counselor: Be the person you want your children to be
- Regular Features
September 25, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Diocesan strategic planning process to re-energize parish life throughout the Diocese of Evansville
- History of the Diocese of Evansville (JPEG image | 500 KB)
- Seminarians return to college, philosophy, theology studies
- The Message seeks comments, suggestions for website
- Catechists recognized for service, completion of programs
- Homeless couple found shelter and hope at St. Vincent de Paul
- Congressman Ellsworth asks house leaders for stronger language against abortion
- ‘Green is in now’: Students, teachers around the diocese are busy recycling
- Directors of Religious Education begin new year
- Standards set for Lay Ecclesial Ministers
- Classes and workshop opportunities for adults
- Why Catholic fall season begins
- Celebrating 100 years of parish life
- A very special blessing leads to a couple’s commitment — to dance
- Schola being formed for diocese, plans being made for pilgrimage to Rome
- Newman campus ministry in full array for the fall
- Fitness at any age: When to start, what to know
- Matthew Kelly to speak in Newburgh Oct. 21, 22
- Analysis: CPC figures mixed, but generally positive
- CFM: Family should be evangelized, and in turn, evangelize society
- Couples hear how ‘to be married and stay engaged’
- People of Faith: Deacon Christian Borowiecki
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The Year for Priests: From whence the priests? - Yet another surprise from home
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Discovering a physical and spiritual reality
- The Second Half: Steady at the center
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Catechetical Sunday: Catechesis and the Proclamation of the Word: A reflection on the Catechetical theme for 2009
- OYAYA: Our senior citizens - The past of the Church
- Catholic Charities: Ask the Counselor - An invitation to learn more about NFP
- Regular Features
October 2, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Area pilgrims departing for canonization of Blessed Jeanne Jugan
- Father Damian Schmelz named to Indiana Conservation Hall of Fame
- Rainbow Catholics in Christ: Ministry is designed for gays, lesbians, families and friends
- ‘Just feed them’: Linton volunteers remember words of Father Hilary Vieck
- Jonah Fish Fry: Proceeds go to various charitable groups in Greene County
- Reflection: Parish celebration not for the building, but for Christ at center
- People of Faith: Ken and Mary Ann Ubelhor
- Tomorrow’s Work Force luncheon sets record
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The Year for Priests: From whence a priest? - Hope fulfilled, prayers answered
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: In appreciation of beautiful places
- The Second Half: Celebration of life
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: A proposal to develop a ‘Rite of Christian Initiation for Infants
- Regular Features
October 9, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Organizers pleased with St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk
- Excitement builds for Blessed Jeanne Jugan canonization
- Strategic planning efforts are in process in the diocese
- Scott Whitehouse: Mater Dei teacher has served as emcee for two bishops
- National Merit Semifinalists and Commended Students recognized
- Car seat safety: Protect your precious cargo
- People of Faith: Deacon Thomas Evans
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The Year for Priests: From whence a priest? - The family table
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: A slightly irreverent reflection on food
- The Second Half: Lost and found
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Is it a grocery store or a commitment to Christ?
- Regular Features
October 16, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Centennial celebration for St. Joseph Church, Dale
- Bruté Society: Induction ceremony will be held Oct. 25 at St. Benedict Cathedral
- David and Mary Rita Bays: Rockport couple emotional about honor of receiving Bruté award
- Indiana Catholic Conference urges action
- Bishop Gettelfinger's Letter for World Mission Sunday 2009
- People of Faith: Deacon Thomas Kempf
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: St. Marie of the Cross: Canonization of St. Jeanne Jugan, L.S.P.
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Something to think about while you wait
- The Second Half: Good to the last drop
- Sunday Scripture: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Baptizing into the ‘visible Body of Christ, the Church’
- Regular Features
October 23, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Brother of Evansville priests: Father Paul Etienne is named bishop of Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Big Night helps Little Sisters
- Chili Cook-Off: Holy Spirit’s annual event was filled with friendly competition
- Elizabeth Murray: Teacher surrounded by prayer during chemotherapy treatments
- Commentary: God’s plan - A reflection on life in the Church today
- People of Faith: Deacon James King
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The Year for Priests: From whence a priest? - Does one have the right to Holy Orders?
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: About some saints who made a difference
- The Second Half: Through the eyes of faith
- Sunday Scripture: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Longer baptismal preparation can be a gift to others in the Church
- Regular Features
October 30, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Town hall meetings underway for strategic planning
- St. Clement to build new church
- Parishes try new treats for families on Halloween
- Catholic schools in diocese to pray for priests
- Sullivan woman to make life commitment to family apostolate
- ‘My Mother Marie’: Book looks at woman’s struggle with mental illness
- Personal Reflection: A gift from God’s kingdom right in our backyard
- Washington Catholic students pray outside abortion clinic
- People of Faith: Deacon Mark McDonald
- Bruté Society acknowledges founder, celebrates Indiana saints
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The other sacraments and the family
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: In appreciation of a storehouse of inspiration
- The Second Half: Being professional
- Sunday Scripture: Feast of All Saints
- The Christian Journey: Parents encouraged to prepare for baptism during pregnancy
- Catholic Charities: Ask the Counselor - Church offers guidance for infertile couples
- Regular Features
November 6, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Ground broken for new church at St. Clement, Boonville
- Churches to continue H1N1 precautions
- Deacon Robert Thurgood dies Oct. 31
- Strategic Planning for the Diocese of Evansville: An update
- Mary Gen Blittschau: Woman has served as judge in diocesan Tribunal for 20 years
- People of Faith: Church is ‘belonging’
- Year for Priests: On the calendar - Praying for priests
- CEF budgets $432,000 for tuition assistance at Mater Dei, Memorial
- The Bishop’s Forum: The other sacraments and the family - The Sacrament of Baptism is where it all begins!
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Challenge today - Observe, judge, act
- The Second Half: Winds of change
- Sunday Scripture: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Reasons or excuses? Why some seldom come to Mass
- OYAYA: Trust takes a lifetime to cultivate
- Regular Features
November 13, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Ferdinand Benedictine sisters celebrate jubilees
- Othmar ‘Ottie’ Mathias: Jasper army veteran recalls horrors of Dachau Concentration Camp
- Will Sievern named national finalist for high school Heisman awards
- Sister Marie Kevin Tighe offers personal memoir in new book
- Living independently as you age
- People of Faith: Deacon John McMullen
- Year for Priests: On the calendar - Praying for priests
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The other sacraments and the family - The Sacrament of Confirmation: A promise kept!
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Seeking justice (or maybe punishment)
- The Second Half: The Serenity Prayer
- Sunday Scripture: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: Baptism - Initiation into the Church as active members
- Regular Features
November 20, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Special Report | Strategic Planning
- Facebook: Social networking program offers new way to stay connected
- Perpetual Adoration: Chapel at Holy Redeemer brings change to parish
- Update on Rome Pilgrimage in 2010
- A window to her soul, a legacy for the parish
- Vanderburgh County offers H1N1 vaccine at Mater Dei clinic
- People of Faith: Deacon Phillip Pierpont
- Year for Priests: On the calendar - Praying for priests
- Gratitude and hope: A report from the Guadalupe Center
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The other sacraments and the family - The Sacrament of Confirmation: A promise kept!
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: About groceries and global hunger
- The Second Half: Searching for reality
- Sunday Scripture: Christ the King
- The Christian Journey: Setting priorities for participation at parish Mass
- OYAYA: Thousands are screaming, waving their hands in the air, and singing. What a sight!
- Catholic Charities: Ask the Counselor - Health for the family: Be a confident family
- Life Issues, Catholic values: Active citizenship needed
- Regular Features
November 27, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Tuition assistance fund moves forward
- Story of murder and forgiveness played out on Oprah program
- An emphasis on wellness: Students at St. Philip are learning lessons on diet and exercise
- Shoals parish celebrates 140 years
- Questions and answers about Alzheimer’s Disease
- People of Faith: Deacon Dennis Russell
- Year for Priests: On the calendar - Praying for priests
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: Thanksgiving 2009
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Looking into the face of a killer
- The Second Half: ‘It’s All Too Much’
- Sunday Scripture: First Sunday of Advent
- The Christian Journey: Mass - Praise to God, solidarity with community
- Catholic Charities: Ask the Counselor - Health for the family: Be a confident family
- Regular Features
December 4, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Priest pastor to be appointed for Good Shepherd Church
- To hold prayer vigil opposing death penalty
- Reflection on the strategic planning process: An invitation to ‘prepare him room’
- News briefs from the Catholic Church in Indiana
- Netbooks: New technology is a hit at Sts. Peter and Paul School in Haubstadt
- Letters are welcome
- Year for Priests: On the calendar - Praying for priests
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The other sacraments and the family - The Sacrament of Confirmation: A promise kept!
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Thoughts about home, and who is welcome there
- The Second Half: Living on hope
- Sunday Scripture: Second Sunday of Advent
- The Christian Journey: Entering Christ’s time - Celebrating the Church Year
- Regular Features
December 11, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- ‘Welcomed with open arms’: Couple talks about their experience at Ozanam Family Shelter
- ‘Bless these kids and their involvement’: Students help the poor with food drives, class competitions
- Bishop Gettelfinger: The execution of Eric Wrinkles
- Video, audio reports, more news at the website of the Message
- Healthy living during the holidays
- People of Faith: Deacon Anthony Schapker
- Year for Priests: On the calendar - Praying for priests
- Columnists
- Regular Features
December 18, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Christmas 2009
- Execution vigil brings forgiveness, opposition to death penalty
- Endowment established honoring Brother Eugene
- Guadalupe celebration draws big crowd at Nativity for Mass, festival
- Brother of chief operating officer dies in car crash
- St. Theresa School to implement year-round school calendar
- Message website winners announced
- Christmas 1993: A special feeling of peace
- 2009 Message Coloring Contest winners are announced
- Columnists
- The Bishop’s Forum: The other sacraments and the family - The Sacrament of Reconciliation: A family matter
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: A gift on a cold December night
- The Second Half: A Hallmark Christmas
- Sunday Scripture: Fourth Sunday of Advent
- The Christian Journey: Preparation for Baptism lessens fears about Limbo
- A Doctor's Advice: Ask Youth First!
- Reflection: Forgiveness - Easy to say, difficult to do
- Regular Features
December 25, 2009 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- Regular Features