Bruté Society:
Established in 1990, the Bruté Society is an honorary association of lay persons. Their fellow parishioners nominate Catholics from across the Diocese of Evansville for the Bruté Awards, which recognize outstanding models of Christian stewardship. Named for Bishop Simon Bruté – the first bishop of the Diocese of Vincennes – the Bruté Society represents the rich spiritual and historical heritage of what today is the Diocese of Evansville.
When Bishop Bruté was appointed in 1834, the Diocese of Vincennes included all of Indiana and about one-third of Illinois, including all of what is now known as Chicagoland.
The annual awards acknowledge and give thanks for exemplary Christian stewardship provided by parishioners across the diocese – and they are intended to promote an ever-deepening commitment to stewardship as the way of life for Catholics across southwestern Indiana. The awards also provide public witness to the unity of parishes across the diocese, and they serve as a wonderful, inspirational celebration for the Church in southwestern Indiana. (Taken from The Message Newspaper, November 18, 2013)
Recognized Members from Good Shepherd Catholic Church:
1990 Leo and Ida Wolf
1991 Albert and Mary Durchholz Martin and Mildred Durchholz
1992 Dorothy Hertel John Meyer
1993 Dorothy Filbert Elmer Tornatta
1994 Gilbert and Beulah Mosbey Charles and Irene Murphy
1995 Tom and Phyllis Schuler Theresa and Leroy Pate
1996 Ron and Joanie Pohl Bill and Janet Peter
1997 Good Shepherd Parish
1998 Mary and Ivan Dimmett Leo (Posthumous) and Mary Jo Kaiser
1999 Buddy and Mary Dile Mary Lou and Ed Weidenbener
2000 Margaret and Harold Schnur Wilma and Ed Beyerstedt
2001 Marge Loehr-Thomas Erma Wargel
2002 Frank and Aleene Papariella Brad and Beth Elpers
2003 Nora Kleeman Don and Martha Yochum
2004 Phyllis Bredenkamp Ed and Mildred Striewe
2005 Robert Naas Pat Will
2006 John Greenwell Tom and Ann Zirkelbach
2007 Tom and Lois Peake David and Betty Graham
2008 Bob Curd Marge and Don (Posthumous) Dannheiser
2009 Pat and Kristi Wahl Tom and Shari Bacurin
2010 Vincent Brenner Janet Naas
2011 Kathleen Libbert Kevin Schuetz
2012 John and Donna Hamilton Ray and Shirley Ubelhor
2013 Timmie Lingo Allen and Jeanette Heidorn
2014 Jerry Durchholz Leo Will
2015 John Schuetz Brian S. Lankford Judy Miller (St. Theresa)
2016 Tom Bartley Larry and Edna Blandford Charles Ubelhor
2017 Jim and Karen Bengert James and Cheri Durchholz Pam Sauls
2018 Jerry and Joan Bockting Eric and Karen Lively Sam and Lori Tenbarge
2019 Double Celebration moved to 2020 (75th Anniversary Celebration)
2020 Deacon Dan and Nancy DeCastra Rick and Sarah Gahagen Luan Greubel Kent Kleiman
2021 Cecelia Crane Rose Mary Deig John & Mary Ann Smith
2022 Paul and Pat Hirsch Dorothy Thornburg (Posthumous)
2023 Dr. Bill & Dana Blanke Mary Payne Dick & Marty Schuler
Recognized Past Members from St. Theresa Catholic Church:
2000 Jackie Feaster
2001 Raymond & Cecilia Fiester Clara Ziolkowski
2002 John & Christine LaRoy Richard & Elvira Wolf
2003 Austin & Leona Halbig Audry & Mary Lou Titzer
2004 Steve & Rose Castrale Art & Mary Weiss
2005 Thomas & Mary Baumgart William & Cecelia Schulz
2006 William D. Noll Dennis H. Welp
2007 Ed & Corine Oing
2008 John & Pearl Osborne
2009 Pat Beaven
2010 Margaret Buckwinkle
2011 Juanita Byers
2012 Theresa Jane Forster
2013 Jack Diehl
2014 Ken & Beth Schenk
2015 Judy Miller
