Eagle Stay & Play Canceled on June 24 Due to Playground Construction

Maria Hayes • June 20, 2025

New Playground Coming Soon to Holy Family School & Preschool

We want to let our Holy Family School and Parish families know that our Eagle Stay & Play event, originally scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, has been canceled due to ongoing playground construction.


While we were excited to welcome families for a morning of fun and connection, the safety of our students, families, and guests always comes first. With active construction happening on campus, we are pausing this event until the work is complete.


The great news? Our brand-new playground is underway and will be ready in time for the 2025–26 school year! This project will enhance our outdoor learning and play environment, giving students a space to grow, explore, and build friendships.


We are working on rescheduling the Eagle Stay & Play event and will share a new date as soon as it’s safe to gather near the playground again. Be sure to follow us on social media or check our website for updates.


Thank you for your support and understanding as we improve our campus for current and future Eagles. We can’t wait to invite you back to celebrate the new space once it’s ready!

Parishioner Mary Busse Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • April 9, 2026
Mary Catherine Busse, 98, passed away surrounded by her family in New Albany, Indiana, on April 6, 2026. Mary was born on October 13, 1927, in Floyd County, Indiana, to the late Floyd William Bott and Florence (Smith) Bott. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. A faithful member and one of the founding families of Holy Family Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana. A visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 East Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana, on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm and on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 11:00 am with burial to follow at Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery, New Albany, Indiana.

2nd Sunday of Easter

By Carolyn Kannapel • April 8, 2026
A letter from Youth Minister- Valerie Huber

Easter Sunday and the Octave of Easter

By Carolyn Kannapel • April 1, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 05 April 2026 – Easter Sunday and the Octave of Easter

6th Sunday of Lent

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 25, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 29 March 2026 – 6th Sunday of Lent

Parishioner Charles Marking Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 23, 2026
Charles "Charlie" A. Marking, 94, passed away surrounded by his family on March 20, 2026, in Sellersburg, Indiana. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 6, 1931, to the late Arthur J. Marking and Antoinette A. (Schoenbaechler) Marking. Charlie proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was a pipefitter on the LST 758. In his retirement years he worked with the restoration of the LST 325, and was an Honorary Crew Member of the LST 325. He was a longtime member of Holy Family Catholic Church in New Albany. A Visitation will be held at Kraft Funeral Service, 708 East Spring, New Albany, Indiana, on Wednesday March 25th from 2:00 pm- 8:00 pm & on Thursday March 26th from 9:30 am - 10:30 am.  A Funeral Mass will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 West Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana, on Thursday March 26th at 11:00 am. Committal Service with Military Honors will follow in Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

Parishioner Patricia "Pat" Boesing Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 19, 2026
Patricia Ann (Pat) Boesing, age 88, was born on May 8, 1937, in New Albany, Indiana. She attended St. Mary’s elementary school in New Albany and was a member of the first full graduating class of Providence High School in 1955. She married Joseph Anthony Boesing, Sr, of Starlight, Indiana, on May 26, 1956. They were married for 67 years, until Joe’s death in 2024. Visitation will be on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 2:00 – 7:00 pm at the Market Street Chapel of Naville and Seabrook Funeral Homes( 1119 East Market Street, New Albany.) The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Holy Family Catholic Church, 129 W. Daisy Lane, New Albany, at 11:00 am on Saturday, March 21, 2026, with the burial to follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery.

5th Sunday of Lent

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 18, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 22 March 2026 – 5th Sunday of Lent

Holy Week Schedule 2026

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 16, 2026

4th Sunday of Lent

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 11, 2026
Pastor’s Notes for 15 March 2026 – 4th Sunday of Lent

Parishioner Rosemary O'Bryan Passes Away

By Carolyn Kannapel • March 11, 2026
Rosemary Heuke O'Bryan, a beloved matriarch, passed peacefully on March 9, 2026, in New Albany, Indiana, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on October 10, 1928, in Evansville, Indiana, Rosemary was a proud graduate of Holy Rosary Academy, where she developed an early passion for learning and the arts. The memories of Rosemary will be lovingly held in the hearts of all who knew her. For those who wish to pay their respects, visitation will be held on March 12, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home in Southern Indiana, followed by a Mass on March 13, 2026, beginning at 11:00 AM at Holy Family Catholic Church (129 West Daisy Lane, New Albany, Indiana).