Mother Teresa Award

Last night I attended a dinner sponsored by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Evansville, Indiana. This dinner was part of the recognition given to recipients of their Mother Teresa Service Awards. These awards are presented to those who daily live the qualities of Mother Teresa: willingness to hear Jesus' words; to listen to them; then respond to them.



From left to right:

• Sister Joan Scheller was recognized as an incoming board member to Catholic Charities.


• Sister Joanna Trainer received the Mother Teresa Award.


• Sister Leta Zeller was recognized as an outgoing board member to Catholic Charities.


• Sister Beata Mehling received the Mother Teresa Award.

Sister Joan Scheller is the associate director of the Guadalupe Center for the Diocese of Evansville. She works with Hispanics throughout the diocese.

Sister Joanna founded the House of Bread and Peace in Evansville, which is a place of temporary housing for woman and children.

Sister Leta Zeller is the pastoral associate of Saint Francis Xavier parish in Poseyville.

Sister Beata runs a home for special need adults in Jasper. She teaches them life skills and social skills and helps get them involved in their parish.

More pictures from the Mother Teresa Awards

Sister Joanna and Sister Beata
compare awards.


Sister Joan congratulates Sister Joanna.


Sister Joanna receives her award
from Bishop Gettelfinger.


Sister Beata receives her award
from Bishop Gettelfinger.


Sister Leta receives a thank you
plaque for serving on the board.


Sister Beata and Sister Mary Rose
with some residents of the Dove House.


Sister Mary Agnes and Sister Joanna:
Sister Mary Agnes lived at the House
of Bread and Peace for 11 years while
working at St. Benedict Parish.

Happy Mother's Day

This is a great video that you can customize and send to your mom. It's really worth checking out. I nominated my mom for Mother of the Year. You can do it too.

Mother of the Year Video

Evansville Serra Club Bowling Party

Every year the Serra Club in Evansville holds a bowling party for the sisters in the diocese. We had a great night of bowling, pizza, cookies and ice cream. They also had wonderful door prizes for everyone! We are so lucky to have such a supportive Serra Club! Thank you!!!

Sister Mary Cheryl getting ready to let one fly!

Sister Jill Marie had a great time bowling! Can you tell? :))

Sister Catherine Marie, Teresa, and I got at least a few strikes and spares between us!

Oh, those goofy shoes!!!

This is the granddaughter of Marty, the Serra Club member who is the main organizer of the bowling party. Thanks Marty! You're the best!!! This young little Benedictine is trying on a medal to see how it looks. :)