The Message

After celebrating Mass at the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier in Vincennes, Bishop Joseph M. Siegel inaugurated the newly renovated St. Rose Adoration Chapel, which is located in the courtyard behind the basilica. evdiomessage.org/st-francis-xav…

Practices are from 2-4 p.m. CDT March 22, 6-7:30 p.m. CDT March 24 and 2-4 p.m. CDT March 29. evdiomessage.org/join-the-dioce…

Hundreds of youth from across the Diocese of Evansville attended the 2026 Source + Summit retreat. evdiomessage.org/source-summit-…

Diocese of Evansville seminarian Dylan Stefanich was one of 33 seminarians to be conferred the ministry of acolyte March 1 in the Chapel of the Immaculate Conception at the Pontifical North American College in Rome. evdiomessage.org/seminarian-dyl…

Pope Leo XIV has named Father Godfrey Mullen, a Benedictine monk, as the new bishop of Belleville, Illinois. Bishop-elect Mullen served the Diocese of Evansville for 10 years, with nine of those years as rector of St. Benedict Cathedral. evdiomessage.org/pope-leo-xiv-n…

Reminder: Parishes throughout the Diocese of Evansville are holding fish fries throughout Lent, including several later today. Find a full list of parish fish fries we put together at the start of Lent below. evdiomessage.org/2026-parish-fi…

On March 9, Bishop Joseph M. Siegel celebrated Mass at the Old Cathedral in Vincennes and then inaugurated the newly renovated St. Rose Adoration Chapel. The chapel was then officially opened for perpetual adoration. evdiomessage.org/bishop-siegel-…

The 2026 St. Maria Goretti Youth Distinction Mass and awards presentation honored 74 young people from across the diocese for their outstanding contributions to the life, mission and ministry they provide to their family, parish, school and community. evdiomessage.org/st-maria-goret…

Long-sought-after legislation to protect young people from online harm is among the successes for the Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC) and other advocates at the conclusion of this year’s short legislative session. evdiomessage.org/lawmakers-tigh…

In Evansville, service projects will take place at Sleep in Heavenly Peace and Corpus Christi Parish. evdiomessage.org/st-meinrad-day…

Organized by the Communicators for Women Religious (CWR), the week-long celebration is an official component of Women’s History Month, and it highlights the diverse, dynamic and impactful ways Catholic Sisters serve. evdiomessage.org/catholic-siste…

Holy Trinity School in Jasper’s east campus joined a growing list of diocesan schools to open a Design and Innovation Studio for its students. evdiomessage.org/holy-trinity-a…

“We exceeded our goals, had a rowdy great time and celebrated some amazing children because of generous donors who chose to spend their night with Marian Educational Outreach at Raisin Buck$ on a Bull," MEO Executive Director Emily Schnapf said. evdiomessage.org/meo-exceeds-go…

After an extensive search process, Bishop Joseph M. Siegel has appointed Sherie Cooley as the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Catholic Diocese of Evansville. evdiomessage.org/bishop-siegel-…

We are looking for our next diocesan controller! In this video, Chancellor and COO Dean Happe explains how this position is "more than a traditional accounting role." If you are looking for a challenge and a chance to have a meaningful career, contact humanresources@evdio.org.

Bishop Joseph M. Siegel celebrated the Rite of Election of Catechumens and Calling Candidates to Continuing Conversion Feb. 22 at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. This year, the diocese has 172 catechumens and 175 candidates. evdiomessage.org/diocese-sees-l…

Photo Gallery: Check out our photos from the Rite of Election of Catechumens and of Calling Candidates to Continuing Conversion, which was held Sunday at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. evdiomessage.org/2026-rite-of-e…

Parents, educators and other advocates are imploring state lawmakers to put safeguards on social media and other technology for young people amid what they call a growing crisis that threatens their well-being and their very lives. evdiomessage.org/advocates-soun…

Over 150 diocesan youth participants joined adult chaperones at the ninth-annual March for Life Jan. 22 in Indianapolis. evdiomessage.org/diocesan-youth…

There were 230 catechumens, candidates, sponsors and Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) team members in attendance Feb. 7 for the annual retreat. evdiomessage.org/diocese-hosts-…