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Welcome to the Messenger

Welcome to the website of the MESSENGER the official newspaper for the Diocese of Covington. We want to hear from you! E-mail your press releases or letters to the editor. Phone (859) 392-1570 or fax (859) 392-1579.
Messenger summer schedule — 2008
Already it’s time for the Messenger’s summer publication schedule! We can’t believe it, either!
The next issue you’ll receive will be dated June 20, followed by issues dated July 4, July 18 and Aug. 1. With the Aug. 15 issue we resume weekly publication, until Christmas time.
The Messenger staff wishes you and your family a safe, joyful and blessed summer! Wear your sunscreen!



Diocese celebrates ordinations

On May 16 in the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington, Bishop Roger Foys ordained two men to the order of priesthood for the Diocese of Covington, Father Martin Pitstick and Father Daniel Schomaker. Click here for more ordination photos.




Congratulations Class 2008
Bishop Roger Foys and Dr. Lawrence Bowman attended all of the nine Catholic high school graduations in the Diocese of Covington. For photos of your favorite graduate click here.



Jubilarian finds joy, solace in God's good time
When Father Robert Reinke was 10-years-old his aunt took him to a presentation by a Jesuit priest who showed a film and talked about his ministry in Alaska. The young boy watched in awe and thought, “I want to go to Alaska.” “I didn’t really think about the priesthood, I ...



Obituary - Msgr. Robert C. Wehage
Msgr. Robert C. Wehage, pastor, canon lawyer and advisor to bishops, so respected by his priest peers that he was elected diocesan administrator between bishops in 2002, died in his sleep June 19 at age 62. He began his last assignment just six months ago, as pastor of St. ...



Silver jubilarian finds delight as a 'soul thirsting for the Lord'
Father George Panthananickal, CMI, likens his calling to the priesthood to the Old Testament story of the Prophet Samuel. Three times Samuel heard the Lord calling him and three times he went to his teacher Eli asking, “Lord, did you call me?” Finally, due to the persistence of the call, ...



Be Concerned observes 40 years of service to the needy
Forty years ago, at the request of Msgr. Thomas Finn, then director of Catholic Social Services, Charity of Nazareth Sister Donna Kinney took over operations for a program helping low-income families during Christmas. Her idea, a Christmas Store where people could shop for items that they knew they ...



Praying for vocations
About 50 people gathered at St. Philip Church, Melbourne, the evening of June 25 for the monthly vocation Mass. Father Michael Barth, pastor, and Father Gregory Bach, vocations recruiter and pastor, St. Francis Xavier Church, Falmouth, were the celebrants. “I am grateful to all who have been ...



Cathedral rector delights in ministry as he celebrates 25th jubilee
Growing up, Msgr. William Neuhaus was always interested in the priesthood, but it was not until he graduated from Thomas More College and University of Cincinnati’s College of Law that he seriously considered his calling. (For photos from Msgr. Neuhuas jubilee Mass, click here.)




July 18
  Cathedral rector delights in ministry as he celebrates 25th jubilee

July 4
  Obituary - Msgr. Robert C. Wehage
  Silver jubilarian finds delight as a 'soul thirsting for the Lord'
  Be Concerned observes 40 years of service to the needy
  Praying for vocations

June 20
  Congratulations Class 2008
  Jubilarian finds joy, solace in God's good time

June 6
  Hearing a call to the diaconate? You're invited to learn more
  After 50 years, revered teacher retires
  Seminarian Summer Assignments
  Diocesan WYD pilgrims prepared to get from point A to B
  Obituary - J. Leo Thaler

May 30
  Bishop approves education grants
  Catholic Charities offers Camp All Star and Teen Talk summer camps
  Two juveniles charged in St. Patrick vandalism
  Father Hartman celebrates 40 years of priesthood

Weekly Columns
  Eighth Day
  Along the Way
  Commentary
  Economy of Faith
  Together as Church
  Viewpoint
  Guest Column
  Guest Column

New Deacons
  Anticipating a life of service
  'Blessed the Lord is calling me'
  Seeking 'what gives most life'
  God's call can come at any age

Faithful Citizenship
  Part 1
  Part 2
  Part 3
  Part 4
  Part 5

Creation and evolution - a Catholic perspective
  Part One
  Part Two

Archive
  'Do You Love Me?...Feed My Sheep' - DPAA 2007
  2007 - 2008 Seminarians
  Those 'led by the Spirit' take a step toward Easter vigil
  DPAA 2008 ‘Use Your Gifts in Service to One Another’

May 23
  Fifty years have passed quikcly, and fruitfully, for jubilarian
  ACUE Consortium to operate under one board
  Department of religious education honors catechists
  Schools use gifts to serve one another
  Agencies pressed to help families

May 9
  Deacon commits to give himself fully to Church and faithful
  Deacon prays to courageously proclaim Christ to the world
  St. John, Carrollton organist now in her 55th year
  Five members of Centro de Amistad achieve citizenship

May 2
  Restored windows speak of Mary
  Seminarians among the thousands attending youth rally with pope
  Pope speaks to Catholic educators
  Love your neighbor as thyself
  Superior general asks sisters to 'respond to the times'

April 25
  Bishop Foys says pope’s visit can renew hope, deepen faith
  WHO’s next?
  DPAA helps retired piests focus on ministry

April 18
  Greetings Pope Benedict! From the people of the Diocese of Covington
  ECHO keeping families together at the table
  Plans for first-year Synod implementation shape up
  Diocese will be represented at WYD events in Sydney and Owensboro
  Obituary

April 11
  When you’ve run out of answers, Catholic Charities can help
  St. Timothy Church's next grant program supports Family Court volunteers
  Department of Catholic Schools creates new position, hires new assistant superintendent
  St. Joseph School makes presentation at NCEA convention
  Scouts honor Bishop Foys
  Ed Colina — a journey to the “heart” of Africa
  S.N.D. associates proclaim God’s goodness and provident care

April 4
  Catechist certification program nears end of first year
  Lippert canvases grace new home
  Urban schools continue ministry with help from DPAA
  April brings annual Welcome House Outreach shower

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