Feature Stories
By Mary Ann Hughes
Here you'll find an archive of the feature stories written by Message staff writer Mary Ann Hughes.
Stories appear from newest to oldest
2010
- Class of 1985: Facebook connections bring about elementary school reunion
- Newburgh parishioners help flood-stricken Tennessee residents
- The Cornerstone: Catholic bookstore a ministry for its owners
- Tradition continues to dominate First Communion attire
- Building Bridges: Workshop focuses on Latino culture
- Brothers Keepers: Prison after-care program to open in July
- Serge LeClerc to tell his story of redemption
- Chalice connects three priests over 99 years
- Second graders are connected by prayer
- Puppet ministry: Mission - To introduce Christ to those who don’t know him
- Holy Redeemer’s Mystery Festival ends with mock trial
- Gayle Uebelhor: Interim director of Catholic Charities
- Mother's Day: A day for remembering a ‘wonderful model of faith’
- Father Clemens Hut: Celebrates ninety-ninth birthday in Arizona
- Emily Wolf: Corpus Christi’s organist has served parishes for 65 years
- Corpus Christi girls basketball: Team with 82-game winning streak known for ‘unselfishness’
- Almuly sisters to tell their story: Italian town of Amandola offered safety to Jewish refugees
- Elmo Gunn: Love of music has taken him to Las Vegas and back
- Mel Schapker: Genealogist has compiled family tree with nearly 75,000 names
- Source and Summit 2010: Participants reminded ‘everything comes from the Mass’
- Deacon Tom Waken: New Director of Pastoral Care at St. Mary’s Medical Center
- Washington: Flavor of Daviess County town continues to change
- Aundrea Ludlow: Experience in Haiti filled with ‘God moments’ for area nurse
- Catholic Schools Week: Time to look at the value of a Catholic Education
- Kim Elpers: Haubstadt teacher awarded fellowship with NASA
- Crucifixion mural: Clements family donates antique mural in honor of late son
- Homecoming in Daylight: Altar, stations from Elberfeld church have a new home
2009
- St. Ben’s eighth graders help with Christmas Giving program
- 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
- Netbooks: New technology is a hit at Sts. Peter and Paul School in Haubstadt
- An emphasis on wellness: Students at St. Philip are learning lessons on diet and exercise
- Facebook: Social networking program offers new way to stay connected
- Othmar ‘Ottie’ Mathias: Jasper army veteran recalls horrors of Dachau Concentration Camp
- Mary Gen Blittschau: Woman has served as judge in diocesan Tribunal for 20 years
- ‘My Mother Marie’: Book looks at woman’s struggle with mental illness
- Brother of Evansville priests: Father Paul Etienne is named bishop of Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Chili Cook-Off: Holy Spirit’s annual event was filled with friendly competition
- Elizabeth Murray: Teacher surrounded by prayer during chemotherapy treatments
- David and Mary Rita Bays: Rockport couple emotional about honor of receiving Bruté award
- Scott Whitehouse: Mater Dei teacher has served as emcee for two bishops
- 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
- ‘Green is in now’: Students, teachers around the diocese are busy recycling
- Habitat for Humanity: Volunteers come together for 2009 Catholic Build
- Golden Jubilee Celebration: Honoring couples married 50 years and longer
- St. Vincent de Paul: Friends of the Poor Walk will be held Oct. 3 in Evansville
- John Paul the Great in Jasper: 9 students fill freshman, sophomore classes at new high school
- Parishes report profits, new faces — lots of fun
- St. Vincent de Paul: Stores gain customers thanks to economic downturn
- Fruit of the Spirit Co-op: Catholic home schooling parents, children gather monthly
- Radio Mass reaches homebound in 14 counties
- Sister Geraldine Hedinger: Despite health concerns, her work continues in diocese
- Two sets of twins: Armstead children receive their First Communion at St. John’s
- Hispanic children now part of parish First Communion classes
- Fathers Day: Jason Gries learned to respect all life from his parents
- First year principals share their memories
- Catholic school opening in Jasper for 2009-2010 school year
- Speaker focuses on Christ’s presence in the Eucharist
- Mother's Day: Erin Gries sees her daughters as ‘gifts’
- What does a sponsor do — after Easter?
- Life is precious: Sarah Palin, Michael Steel offer pro-life stances at banquet
- Students share in bishop’s twentieth anniversary celebration
- Washington seminarian will be ordained June 6 at cathedral
- Endowments in full bloom at St. Wendel
- Good Shepherd couple will celebrate 70 years of marriage
- Finding a way to stay in touch with people and God
- Resurrection pastor is chaplain of USI’s men’s basketball team
- St. Maria Goretti Youth Distinction recipients honored
- Group heading to Vladivostok to see Father Myron Effing
- Disaster relief in Newburgh, opening doors at St. Theresa
- Why Catholic: Adult faith formation program introduced in Carlisle prison
- Catholic Schools Week 2009: Celebrating Service