February 26, 2010
Catechumens, candidates prepare to join the church
From Precious Blood Church, Jasper, Catechumen Deann Achbach stands in the center, with Providence Sister Betty Koressel at her side, as Bishop Gerald A. Gettelfinger signs the Book of the Elect, during ceremonies Feb. 21 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. (Message photo by Paul R. Leingang) Click for a larger version.
By MARY ANN HUGHES (Message staff writer)
Catechumens became “the Elect” during Rite of Election ceremonies at both St. Francis Xavier Church, Vincennes, and St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville, on Feb. 21. They plan to be baptized and confirmed during the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. They will also receive Communion.
Candidates for full communion will also complete their initiation process into the Church on Holy Saturday.
All of the candidates have already been baptized. Some will be confirmed during the Easter Vigil, and all will be able to receive Communion.
Here is the list of the 57 catechumens and the 109 candidates in the Diocese of Evansville:
EVANSVILLE EAST DEANERY
Christ the King, Evansville
- Catechumen: Michael Owens
- Candidates: Daniel Bishop, Mary Cayte Blocher, Caleb Eyer, Jennifer Rhoutsong
Good Shepherd, Evansville
- Candidate: Kimberly Greer
Holy Rosary, Evansville
- Catechumens: Jasmine Davis, Luke Dishman, Jeff Goodwin, Cade Ott, Dillon Peerman, Kate-lyn Peerman, Cole Schiff
- Candidates: Jordan Creech, Maia Dominguez, Ed Haeun-stein, Sarah Heater, Elisha Ly-ons, Bruce Martyn, Lauren Morris, Larry Peerman, Hannah Preiser, Jane Royalty, Bob Wea-ver, Kim Weaver
St. Benedict Cathedral, Evansville
- Candidates: Ashley Alley, Stacy Boyer, Amy Clements, Douglas Freyberger, Jon Mark Hall, Beth Ann Ivie, Steve Kuykendoll
St. John the Evangelist, Daylight
- Catechumens: Amanda Adler, Keri Folz, Adelyn Holt, Alexandra Holt, Austin Holt, Christa McDaniel, Cheryl Sulawske
- Candidates: Stephanie Ambrose, Carrol Anslinger, Jerry Arnold, Dean Baumeyer, Katherine Baumgart, Josh Ecret, Charles Hedde, Scott Higgins, Darlla Holt, Jay Holt, Matt Keener, Matt McDaniel, Leanne Philpot, Jeffrey Rhymer, Ellie Schmitt, Sam Schmitz, Colleen Spalding, Stephen Starke, Jennifer Titzer, Paul Williamson
St. Mary, Evansville
- Catechumens: Jeffrey Alvey, Nathan Fleener, Mary Messer
- Candidates: Morgan Anderson, Rick Barter, Hallie Flynn, John Matzen, Debra Ritz, Ardith Schiele, Lauren Singleton
St. Theresa, Evansville
- Catechumens: Brandie Cash, Hunter Cash, Christie Pfeffer
- Candidate: Cecelia Deeg
EVANSVILLE WEST DEANERY
Corpus Christi, Evansville
- Catechumen: Chris Johnson
- Candidates: John Crane, Andy Kissell, Katie Loehrlein
Holy Redeemer, Evansville
- Candidates: Abigail Paige Theriac, Colin Stuart Theriac, Rachael Evelyn Weaver
Resurrection, Evansville
- Candidates: Megan Foster, Kristin Peerman
Sacred Heart, Evansville
- Catechemen: Abigail Bishop
- Candidate: Tamika Adams
St. Anthony, Evansville
- Candidate: Dorothy Smith
St. Boniface, Evansville
- Candidate: Erik William Pfafflin
St. Joseph, Vanderburgh County
- Catechumens: Jeremy Hays, Rakyn Hays, Brittany Rutledge
- Candidates: Shirrie Hays, Troy Meyer
St. Matthew, Mount Vernon
- Candidates: Carrie Bolte, Kathy Searcy, Cindy Sponn, Bren-da Stewart, Jane Sutton
St. Philip, Posey County
- Catechumens: Courtney Bates, Julie McGrew, Sherman York
- Candidate: Lacy Wargel
St. Wendel, St. Wendel
- Catechumen: Jerry Arnold
- Candidates: Jeffrey Grisham, Jennifer Schmitt
JASPER DEANERY
Holy Family, Jasper
- Candidate: Jennifer Stratton
Precious Blood, Jasper
- Catechumen: Deann Achbach
St. Joseph, Jasper
- Catechumen: Dustin Bolin, Danielle Brewer
- Candidate: Mallory Fuhs
St. Mary, Huntingburg
- Catechumens: Amy Beasley, Leigh Ann Lewis
- Candidates: Rodney Kapp
St. Mary, Ireland
- Candidates: Kelli Fuhrman, Teresa Hoskins, Alexis Nord-hoff, Cassie Rice
NEWBURGH DEANERY
St. Bernard, Rockport
- Catechumens: Gary Dickey, Kylee Hunter, Matthew Hunter, Nina Hunter, Scott Hunter
- Candidate: Rhonda Hunter
St. Clement, Boonville
- Catechumen: Della Livers
St. John the Baptist, Newburgh
- Catechumens: Justin Imbolden, Adam Jennings, Mikaelah Leslie, Samantha Miller, Jeff Stephens
- Candidates: Tommy Arnold, Paul Bouseman, Matthew Brown, Ryan Brown, Elizabeth Cox, Jeff Cox, Stephanie Knust, Karen Lance, Sherrie Leslie, Amie Miller, Karen Miller, Jonathon Ramsey, Ben Schmitt, Molly Schmittling
PRINCETON DEANERY
Blessed Sacrament, Oakland City
- Catechumens: Donald Galbraith, Malina Padgett
- Candidates: Amber Boils, Cathy Hayes, Mary Padgett, Claudia Padgett, Deborah Rodimel
Holy Cross, Fort Branch
- Candidates: Sue Boyd, Tracy Dewig, Roger Johnson, Natalie Whitehead
St. Joseph, Princeton
- Catechumens: Julian Hyneman, Austin Koelling, Julia Reneer, Braxton Tanner, Brayden Tanner, Christopher Tanner, Deborah Tanner
- Candidates: April Hyneman, Jaylan Hyneman, Justin Jyneman, Scott Kirsch, Andrea Turner, Cassandra Wilson
Sts. Peter and Paul, Petersburg
- Catechumen: Lindsey Fetter
- Candidates: Joanna Alldredge, Wayne Reinbrecht, Brandon Wright
VINCENNES DEANERY
Sacred Heart, Vincennes
- Catechumen: Salli Schaefer
- Candidates: Jonathan Brewer, Norbert Brown, Amy Catt, Barry Goodman, Jennifer Helregel
St. John the Baptist and St. Vincent de Paul, Vincennes
- Catechumens: Glen Dreiman, Bryce Graham, Joseph Kemp, Jana Pace, Francis Theriac, Lyla Theriac, Samuel Theriac, Molly Tredway, Hayden Troxal, Kane Troxal
- Candidates: Regis Theriac, James Wilbur, Janet Wilbur
St. Mary, Sullivan
- Catechumens: Kevin Ballard, Michaela Monroe, Rick Mon-roe
WASHINGTON DEANERY
Our Lady of Hope, Washington
- Catechumens: Scott Ingram, Jessica Scott
- Candidates: Dale Leonard, Terry Leonard, Andrew Tal-bert