Father Eugene “Gene” Neff, who had been the director of Ministry to Sick and Aged since 1974, died on Friday, Feb. 20, in his residence at Keystone Place at Richland Creek in O’Fallon. Fr. Neff was 81. He was a priest in the Diocese of Belleville for 53 years before […]

Fr. Levi James (right) with former Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of St. Louis Mark Rivituso during the promise of obedience June 7 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Belleville. By David Wilhelm Messenger Editor There was no shortage of important stories for Catholics in 2025, both locally and […]

Sr. Sarah Harbaugh (above left) and Sr. Barbara Hudock, ASC regional leader, stand at the altar during Sr. Sarah’s Perpetual Profession of Vows on Dec. 6 in Hecker (Submitted photo). Before a large gathering of friends, family and members of the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Sister Sarah Harbaugh […]