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Pope: Sacred music fosters participation in liturgy

August 24, 2026

Pope Leo urges civilization of love in digital world

June 8, 2026

Pope encourages priests to share responsibilities

January 15, 2026

Pope: Treatment of migrants ‘extremely disrespectful’

December 22, 2025

Pope to poor: God loves you; urges governments to act

December 22, 2025

Sr. Carol Durkin, DC, returns to her roots

Sr. Carol Durkin, DC (right), shows a pair of shoes to Garice Terrell at the St. Vincent de Paul thrift store in East St. Louis. Sr. Carol has been volunteering with the Belleville Diocesan Council of St. Vincent de Paul for the past 12 years. She is returning to Emmitsburg […]

Posted on August 27, 2026

SVDP executive director: Walking in the footsteps of those before him

Troy Herring (left) oversees the registration table at the annual Friends of the Poor Walk on Sept. 19 at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows (Liz Quirin photo). By Linda Norris Messenger Staff “Help relieve poverty, one step at a time …” This is what about 100 people […]

Posted on August 27, 2026

Seminarian list in Diocese of Belleville grows to 11

The Diocese of Belleville has 11 seminarians in formation, a larger number than in recent years. The seminarians have returned to school and welcome all prayers from the faithful as they continue on their respective journeys to the priesthood. From left: Terry Marmion, Clinton Rauch, Jacob Walker, Augustine King, Mateo […]

Posted on August 27, 2026

A tribute for nurses: Husband Patrick Kuhl says: ‘They rang a triangle three times for her last call of duty’

Nurse Honor Guard members who recently gave a memorial tribute at St. Augustine of Canterbury Catholic Church in Belleville (from left): Lori Bliss, Linda Morrison, Linda George, Karla Poindexter, Jane Stumpf, Jane Ferko, Debra Seiffert, Diane Gedermuth and Mary Ann Kelly (Submitted photo). By Linda Norris Messenger Staff Once a […]

Posted on August 27, 2026

Sr. Carol Durkin, DC, returns to her roots

October 1, 2026

SVDP executive director: Walking in the footsteps of those before him

October 1, 2026

Seminarian list in Diocese of Belleville grows to 11

September 15, 2026

Arts and Entertainment

Dickens’ Christmas parable

December 22, 2025

Emmaus Days Gallery

July 16, 2024

“The Chosen” in Theaters, Then Streaming

February 22, 2024

Surprises, disappointments in ’23

February 7, 2024

Emmaus Days Gallery

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Fr. Gene Neff marks 50 years as director of Catholic Ministry to Sick & Aged

Posted By: Messenger July 15, 2024 0

Fr. Gene Neff (right) visits with Bob Raab at the Catholic Ministry to Sick & Aged Picnic, held June 5 at the Catholic War Veterans Post 370, south of Belleville. Fr. Neff is celebrating 50 years as director of the Catholic Ministry to Sick & Aged (David Wilhelm photo). Father […]

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Diocesan News

Lanham exits Gibault to become Associate Director of Education

Posted By: Messenger June 20, 2024 0

Sarah Lanham, sitting at her desk at Gibault Catholic High School in Waterloo, has 19 years of experience as a teacher and administrator in the Diocese of Belleville. She will begin her new role as Associate Director of Education on July 1 (David Wilhelm photo). The new educational leadership team […]

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