![]() ![]() He noted that reports claim Father Deydier even built the organ for the church by himself.įather Tyler said, “St. He celebrated his first Evansville Mass May 4, 1837, in a tavern located on the site of what is now the Old National Bank campus in downtown Evansville.įather Tyler said that Father Deydier built the first Assumption Church in Evansville, which later would become the cathedral of the diocese. Less than two months later, on May 3, 1937, he came to Evansville. He was ordained in what is now the Minor Basilica of St. Siegel greeted attendees after the Mass in Sacred Heart Church.Īnthony accepted the call and, on March 25, 1837, became the first priest ordained in the Diocese of Vincennes. ![]() When Bruté became bishop, the Diocese of Vincennes included all of Indiana and the eastern third of Illinois - up to and including Chicago.īishop Joseph M. In 1837, after being named the first bishop of Vincennes, Bishop Bruté reached out to Anthony and urged him to consider the priesthood again because of the need for priests in what was then the western frontier of Catholicism and the U.S. Young Anthony left seminary in 1814 or 1815, Father Tyler explained, and served as a teacher - ultimately being hired by a wealthy New York City family to teach its children. Mary, Father Bruté served as spiritual director for St. Mary University in Emmitsburg, Maryland, and Anthony entered seminary. Father Flaget became bishop of Bardstown, Kentucky, and Father Bruté became the first bishop of the Diocese of Vincennes, which included Evansville.įather Bruté and young Anthony arrived at what is now Mount St. He explained that a young Anthony left France for America in June 1810 with Father Simon Bruté and Father Benedict Flaget. Instead, he provided a brief biography of Father Anthony Deydier, for whom the house is named. He said, “Glory to God! I love my life as a priest!”įather Tyler noted that it would take too long to discuss all of the blessings that have come through the House of Discernment. The Father Deydier House of Discernment has become a hub for these efforts and a font of many graces.”ĭuring his homily, Father Tyler Tenbarge told those in attendance, “Without you, this celebration and ministry would not be possible.”įather Tyler began his homily by thanking Bishop Siegel, his brother priests, diocesan deacons and all the faithful who support the House of Discernment. I have been inspired to witness the outpouring of support from the clergy and laity of the diocese for the House and its ministries.īishop Siegel added, “From the generosity of many benefactors from all over the diocese for renovation projects and weekly meals, to the consistently large community of Catholics worshipping together at the Monday night vocation Mass – and with the increasing number of seminarians – it is clear the Holy Spirit is moving our local Church to renew and sustain a culture of vocations. Seventeen men have called the Deydier House ‘home,’ and many subsequently entered seminary. Of the House of Discernment, Bishop Siegel said, “Over these past five years, the House of Discernment has borne fruit in so many ways. Diocesan seminarians and Savio members were servers, and Phil Durcholz and Melanie Blanton served as lectors. Shown around the altar during the Eucharistic Prayer at Father Jim Koresell, left, Father Lowell Will, Father Christopher Droste, Father Tyler Tenbarge, Deacon Caleb Scherzinger, Bishop Siegel, Deacon Robert Mattingly, Father Chris Forler and Father Luke Hassler.ĭeacons Robert Mattingly and Caleb Scherzinger served as deacons of the Mass. Bernard Parish in Snake Run and senior priests Father Jim Koressel and Father Lowell Will. John the Evangelist Parish in Daylight and St. Mary Parish in Ireland Father Chris Forler, pastor of St. ![]() Boniface Parish, which includes Sacred Heart Campus Father Luke Hassler, pastor of St. Siegel, including Diocesan Director of Vocations and House Director and Chaplain Father Tyler Tenbarge, who served as homilist Father Christopher Droste, pastor of Evansville’s St. Six priests of the diocese concelebrated the Mass with Bishop Joseph M. Located on the Sacred Heart Campus, the house has been home to 17 men from across the diocese - many of whom have gone on to begin studies for priestly ordination. The Message photos by Tim Lilleyįaithful from across the Diocese of Evansville filled Sacred Heart Church on Evansville’s west side to capacity June 25 for a Mass in celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Father Deydier House of Discernment. Faithful from across the Diocese of Evansville filled Evansville’s Sacred Heart Church June 25 for the Mass celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Father Deydier House of Discernment. ![]()
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