A LOOK AT OUR COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE:
Building and Coordinating Our Faith Community's Message
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n the 1990 encyclical, Redemptoris Missio, St. Pope John Paul II called for the “new evangelization” — through this, we are charged with the task of finding new ways to reach out to those who have never heard the Gospel, as well as those who have fallen away from the faith. In the decades since the document’s publication, the internet has transformed our world and the spread of information. So, in order to keep up with our culture, having a cohesive way to communicate is essential. The Communication Committee was formed when the Pastoral Council shifted its focus from communication to stewardship. Committee members first met in December 2020. Angie Wellmeier leads the Communication Committee and is also our parish and school executive assistant. There are 10 committee members, all parishioners, including parents of St. Benedict’s Cathedral School students and current parish staff. As Angie notes, it’s important to be able to tell the story of all the good work at our parish and school.
Communications committee members (back row, from left) Angie Wellmeier, Lisa Teague, Bob Wuertz; (front row, from left) Kelley Coppens, Mary Ann Hughes, Patti Hall. (Not pictured — Fr. Godfrey Mullen, Aaron Schmitt, Donna Woehler, Melinda Sloan)
“We always want to be good stewards of the time, talent, and treasures we are given, and communicating how we are utilizing those gifts each and every day should always be a priority,” she says. Angie has an extensive
background in communications, having earned a bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising, with a minor in marketing. She has worked in various communication roles at Keller-Crescent Co. and Arc of Evansville. continued on back cover
“Each member has a different skill set, knowledge, and personal and professional experiences that they can bring to the table. It’s fun to see it all unfold for a specific project.” — ANGIE WELLMEIER 7
