Archive - 2012 (All Months)
January 6, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Hand-crafted cathedra blessed at St. Benedict Cathedral Jan. 1
- Congratulations to our Four Star schools
- Bishop blesses lighted cross atop Providence Home
- Making rosaries for the missions: Volunteers in Vincennes have made over 5,000 rosaries
- Providence Candidate-Associates make commitment
- Super Bowl madness abounds as Hoosier lawmakers return for 2012 legislative session
- Students write about ‘being a disciple’
- People of Faith: Vincennes teacher considers the saints as best role models
- Catholic school students in diocese pray for vocations
- Columnists
- Regular Features
January 13, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Pilgrims to support life ‘C2ND’—from Conception to Natural Death
- Clergy appointments announced for parishes, diocesan post
- Volunteers needed to help last spring’s flood victims
- Val Pfaffmann, former area resident, dies in Florida
- ‘He Uses It for Good’: Author writes of second chances and happy endings
- Right-to-work dominating initial stages of 2012 session
- Reflection on change: Jesus, we trust in you!
- Virtues of the Human Heart and Spirit: The Virtue of Diligence
- Area news briefs: In and around our local Church
- Columnists
- Regular Features
January 20, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Pilgrimage for Life—350 Pilgrims heading to Washington D.C. for March for Life
- A pilgrim’s personal experience on the Way of St. James
- Bishop to bless new Marian mural at Holy Spirit
- Indiana vouchers pass court test, appeal expected
- Catholic lawmakers highlight priorities beyond ‘right-to-work’
- Sister Jane Nesmith: In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Virtues of the Human Heart and Spirit: The Virtue of Chastity
- Area news briefs: In and around our local Church
- Columnists
- Regular Features
January 27, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Pilgrimage for Life: From conception to natural death
- Message for Message Sunday
- Catholic Social Teaching: Care for God’s creation
- Recipes wanted for publication in the Message
- Benedictine Sister Maria Tasto - Noted spiritual director has new DVD: ‘A Transformed Life’
- Lawmakers propose expanding school choice eligibility
- Diocesan policy: Report and inform
- Position statement on Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- Bishop Thompson reaffirms diocesan relationship with Girl Scouts
- Bishop asks parishes to raise awareness of Catholic Social Teachings
- Sex abuse audit complete for diocese in 2011: Zero new allegations
- Bishop Thompson: ‘Seven Themes of Catholic Social Teaching’
- Catholic Schools Week: Emphasis is on faith, academics and service
- Special awards conferred in Jasper during 2012 Catholic Schools Week
- Catholic Schools Week: Faith, academics, service - Schools in the Diocese of Evansville: Successful first semester!
- $900,000 in annual distributions available
- Service hours available for volunteers on the farm
- Columnists
- Regular Features
February 3, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Directors named for Catholic Charities and Office of Catechesis
- Mandate unacceptable
- ‘Theology with a pulse’: Priest’s video response to a viral video is overwhelming
- Master artist Benedictine Father Donald Walpole dies Jan. 27
- 2012 Confirmation Spectacular: Day includes explanation of Mass components by bishop
- Bill to regulate chemical abortion advances
- Editor's response to a letter
- A follow-up to the diocesan statement regarding Komen
- Evansville Serra Club recognizes eighth graders
- Columnists
- Regular Features
February 10, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- HHS mandate has far-reaching consequences
- Deacon Joseph V. Sturgis dies Feb. 1; he ‘loved the Lord’
- Benedictine Father Eric Lies dies Jan. 30
- Neighbor to Neighbor: Faith-based journey concentrates on goal-setting
- Proposal to help families pay home utility costs advances
- Music for Healing project: Promoting healing
- And the winners are . . . (spelling bee and geography bee winners)
- Area news briefs: In and around our local Church
- Columnists
- Regular Features
February 17, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Corner: Forms and effects of the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Part Three)
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Plunging into the tumult of everyday life
- Sunday Scripture: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- The Christian Journey: People of God called to work together for the good of the body
- Regular Features
February 24, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Mardi Gras celebration raises funds, honors Sister Karlene
- ‘Core group’ launches 33 days of consecration, novena for priests
- Differentiated Instruction workshop scheduled March 2
- Indiana school assistance programs available now, may expand
- Scholarship Tax Credit expansion clears Senate, faces hurdles in House
- Personal Reflection: February fervor and then March Madness - What are we thinking?
- Letters to the Editor: Reader details objections to Message article
- Revised contraceptive mandate prompts reaction from Catholic groups
- Testimonial from NFP practitioner details Church teaching, successes
- Columnists
- Regular Features
March 2, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Report from Bishop Thompson: Apostolic Pilgrimage, 2012
- Strategic planning in the Diocese of Evansville
- USCCB leadership: The central issue is religious liberty
- Catechumens, candidates prepare to join the Church
- Leising amendment to assist undocumented college students gain in-state tuition
- Commitment of the Message: A letter from the editor
- Thirteen Ferdinand Benedictines will celebrate jubilees in 2012
- Daughters of Charity celebrate anniversaries
- Sisters of Providence celebrate anniversaries
- Permanent Deacons observe anniversaries
- Father Joseph Ziliak to celebrate 50 years of priesthood
- Priests of Diocese observe anniversaries
- Parishes of the Diocese of Evansville observe anniversaries
- Lenten Commenary: Revised Roman Missal provides special prayer over the people
- Holy Cross gets ‘boost’ to athletic endowment
- CNN to show documentary on St. Mother Theodore Guerin
- Testimonial: Testimonial from NFP practitioner: A renewed sense of covenant
- People of Faith: Teenager embraces Church and the faith
- Affording Catholic Schools: Tax Credit Scholarships and School Vouchers
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Corner: On Good Friday, remember the Christians of the Holy Land
- Taking the Time to Make a Difference: Seeing the promise of new branches from old grapevines
- Sunday Scripture: Second Sunday of Lent
- The Christian Journey: Parishioners’ responses will guide homilies and catechesis
- OYAYA: Driving the speed limit on the path toward holiness
- Regular Features
March 9, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Diocesan residents, spared the worst, reach out to tornado victims
- Good Shepherd to add pre-kindergarten and pre-school program
- Washington 4th Degree celebrate Vocation Appreciation Dinner
- Second duplex built by St. John the Apostle NEEDS outreach program
- Personal Reflection: Gratitude for the gift of faith (Part 1)
- Maria Goretti: Bishop tells recipients to be transformed into likeness of Christ
- Area news briefs: In and around our local Church
- Columnists
- Regular Features
March 16, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Columnists
- Regular Features
March 23, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- CAJE prepares for ‘Nehemiah Action’ April 23
- Rick Jillson appointed to head diocesan communications office
- The hermit and his wolves are having a birthday party!
- Source and Summit: Participants encouraged to ‘take back the land’ of their souls
- Personal Reflection: Gratitude for the Gift of Faith - The role of the family (Part 3)
- News briefs for our local Church
- Columnists
- Regular Features
March 30, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Evansville rally for religious freedom unites people of many faiths
- Diocese helping to rebuild communities
- Rogation Day: Prayers offered for ‘grace to care for the land’
- Father Ziliak celebrates 50 years in the priesthood
- Personal Reflection: Gratitude for the Gift of Faith: Embracing the ‘E’ word
- Area news briefs: In and around our local Church
- Columnists
- Regular Features
April 6, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Message from the Bishop: Easter 2012
- Residents, staff share their thoughts about Little Sisters announcement
- Way of the Cross focuses on the women of the Gospels
- Message editor, Communications director retires after 25 years
- Slowing down enough to love and understand one another
- Two Lenten programs tied together by a common thread
- People of Faith: Work among fragile populations is chance to put faith in action
- Chrism Mass reminds us of our unity with Christ
- Columnists
- Regular Features
April 13, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- New Evansville duplex highlights the need for more decent, affordable housing
- Newly hired St. John the Baptist principal has teaching in her blood
- Charlotte ‘Char’ Bennett: Newburgh principal prepares to say goodbye after 26 years
- Spencer County parishioners help out in Henryville
- Scouts learn about history, enrich their faith at retreat
- ‘Clothespin crucifixes’ help show Catholic identity for St. Ben families
- Inspired Wabash College student makes pilgrimage for friend
- St. Mary’s partnership represents a natural evolution
- Columnists
- Regular Features
April 20, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Faith, courage and persistence keep Sam Featherstone strong in his battle with cancer
- CAJE ‘Nehemiah Action’ meeting slated for April 23
- Remembering Father Vieck: Habitat house in Linton dedicated in honor of late pastor
- Panel in Jasper looks at HHS mandate
- School choice meeting set for Catholic school and parish leaders
- Teens help out in tornado-stricken Henryville
- Columnists
- The Bishop's Corner: Defending religious liberty means defending the tenets of our faith
- Reflections Along the Journey: Thinking about heaven . . . and dirt clods
- Sunday Scripture: Third Sunday of Easter
- The Christian Journey: How profoundly the risen Christ transformed those he encountered
- My Two Cents: Picking up pennies
- Regular Features
April 27, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Hundreds gather at St. Benedict Cathedral to reflect on and pray about religious freedom
- Bishop Thompson announces clergy retirements, assignments
- John Paul the Great board remains committed despite decision to close school
- Tri-State Idol puts local talent on display, raises funds for MEO
- Adoption a key theme at annual Right to Life banquet
- CAJE wins commitment toward expanding drug treatment court
- Columnists
- Regular Features
May 4, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Bishop Emeritus Gettelfinger honored for his years of service to scouting
- Voucher program helps Princeton family ‘find a home’
- Hold on to Faith concert for Sam Featherstone a success
- Isaac Miller, 4, goes to his eternal home
- Saying goodbye: Retirements include teachers who changed lives
- Deacon Jerry Gagne: Jasper deacon continues return to health, benefit set for May 6
- The clash of the classes — Diocesan teachers receive Rotary grants
- Reflection: Technology, ‘graying of the priesthood’ discussed at conference
- Letter to the editor: Children’s Wish Fund in Indy knows Jasper
- A fresh take on Ave Maria
- People of Faith: Parent, school bus driver says she’s ‘too blessed to be stressed’
- Columnists
- Regular Features
May 11, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Bishop convenes faith leaders to pray for common values
- Father Donald Spaulding recalled as humble, ‘people-centered’ servant of God
- Girl Scouts and Scout leaders recognized at May 6 Mass
- Reitz Memorial High School names first president
- Christopher Droste finds, joy, peace: Seminarian will be ordained to diaconate May 20 at St. James
- Godsey named assistant superintendent of Catholic Schools
- Knights of Columbus hear call to spirituality, evangelization
- 368 Catholic high school seniors will receive 2012 diplomas
- Columnists
- Regular Features
May 18, 2012 issue
- News Stories
- Brother Murphy greets students, faculty and friends of Reitz Memorial High School
- Sister Gail Hamilton puts heart, soul and prayers into Alzheimer’s ministry
- Evansville teacher named Peabody Energy Leader in Education
- All are invited to Bishop Thompson’s anniversary Mass
- Sisters transfer to Ferdinand monastery
- Columnists
- Regular Features