Welcome from Bishop Thompson
Dear Friend(s) in Christ,
Please allow me to extend a personal welcome to our website for vocations in the Diocese of Evansville. Thank you for taking the time to locate the website and learn about vocations in our diocese.
The date of my episcopal ordination, 29 June 2011, coincided with the 60th anniversary of ordained priesthood for our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI. He requested universal prayer for vocations, particularly to the priesthood and religious life, to celebrate this special occasion in his life. Of course, we join with the Holy Father in daily prayer for vocations.
If you are checking out this website, perhaps you or someone you know is interested in a vocation to the priesthood, religious life, permanent diaconate or some type of lay ministry. I encourage you to learn more about us by contacting our Diocesan Vocations Office. Fr. Alex Zenthoefer, our Director of Vocations, or any member of the staff will be more than happy to assist you. For those particularly interested in ordained ministry and/or religious life, I would encourage you to speak to a priest, a religious brother or sister, or deacon.
Deacon and Priesthood Ordinations
Christopher Droste Will be ordained a deacon by Bishop Charles Thompson on Sunday, May 20 at 3:00 pm at St. James Catholic Church in Haubstadt, his home parish. Christopher has been studying at Saint Meinrad School of Theology for the last three years. Prior to that he attended Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary in Indianapolis.
Deacon Brian Emmick will be ordained a priest by Bishop Charles Thompson on Saturday, June 2 at 10:00 am at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. Deacon Brian has spent the last 6 years studying at Saint Meinrad School of Theology. His home parish is St. John the Baptist in Newburgh.
Deacon Jeff Read will be ordained a priest by Bishop Charles Thompson on Saturday, June 2 at 10:00 am at St. Benedict Cathedral in Evansville. Deacon Jeff studied at Bishop Simon Brute College Seminary and is currently finishing his studies at Saint Meinrad School of Theology. Deacon Jeff's home parish is St. John the Evangelist in Daylight.
Picnic with the Bishop
On Wednesday, June 6, 2011 at 5:00 pm at St. John Parish in Daylight, Indiana, the Diocese of Evansville will host its annual Picnic with the Bishop. This is an opportunity for those who are interested in learning more about the priesthood and religious life, as well as those considering a call to lay ministry. At this event we will have Mass and a dinner with Bishop Thompson along with some presentations that offer some personal experiences of sisters, brothers and priests as well as lay ministers. We'll end the evening in an informal way with some games and an opportunity to ask questions to the presenters. If you are interested in attending, please contact your parish office or call Cathy Crowdus at 424-5536. Click here for the flyer.
