Father Luke Hassler

09/27/2025

It’s a great day to pick out a pumpkin! Come and see us!

07/20/2025

What a picture!

Can't be bothered with Mass today? The Catholics of Gaza are still going to Mass even though their Church has been bombed and some parishioners injured and killed. The Mass is everything to us. Make it YOUR priority!

07/13/2025

In today’s gospel we hear the parable of the Good Samaritan. How interesting it is that we all want to be the Good Samaritan, but not the man in the ditch. Often times we are much more willing to give help than to ask for it. However, without the man in the ditch, the Good Samaritan would not be able to exercise what makes him “good” in the parable. May we have the courage and humility to be the man in the ditch, and to ask for help when we need it most!

07/05/2025

Looking forward to meeting my new parishioners at Corpus Christi and celebrating Mass in this beautiful church! See you this weekend!

06/24/2025

Dear St. Mary parishioners,

When I arrived at St. Mary’s in Ireland, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was a little nervous about stepping into the role of Pastor for the first time, unsure of what the future would hold. I am so grateful for all the blessings God provided me in this assignment. From the joy of baptisms and weddings and the quiet power of prayer in times of loss and struggle, to chopping vegetables for soup at the picnic, attending sporting events, and making home visits, it has been a privilege to walk with you through the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life. Thank you for your words of caution and words of wisdom. Most importantly, thank you for allowing me to be your priest!

As the sun sets on my time at St. Mary of the Annuciation, I thank God for all the good gifts that he has given me through both the struggles and the successes.

6+ years ago as a seminarian , I never could have dreamed the priesthood could be this good!

04/18/2025

Isaiah Lueken, left, joins the Savio guys and their dads as they packed a small chapel in the Catacombs of San Callisto on the second night of their pilgrimage to Rome. Photo courtesy of Father

02/07/2025

“Insignificant man, escape from your everyday business for a short while, hide for a moment from your restless thoughts. Break off from your cares and troubles and be less concerned about your tasks and labors. Make a little time for God and rest a while in him.”
-St. Anselm

Last week, I spent some time away on an 8-day silent retreat. This was the first silent retreat I’ve attended as a priest. It was a great week of reconnecting, renewal, and "resting in the Lord." Thanks for the prayers!

01/07/2025

Bucket list:
✅ Build a snowman bigger than me.

05/07/2024

02/02/2024

A great day for the City of Evansville!

Evansville Mayor Stephanie Terry and Chief of Police Philip Smith are proud and honored to announce Nathan Hassler as the next Assistant Chief of the Evansville Police Department!

Assistant Chief Hassler is an Evansville native that’s proud of his education, first as a grade school student at Westside Catholic School and as a graduate of Mater Dei High School. He also attended the University of Southern Indiana before being hired as an Evansville Police Officer in 2010.

Assistant Chief Hassler is a graduate of the Southwestern Indiana Law Enforcement Academy, class 10-8. Upon completion of the police academy Hassler was assigned as a motor patrol officer in Evansville’s West sector. During his time in motor patrol, he served in Mobile Field Force, Gang Task Force, and as a Field Training Officer.

In 2016 Hassler was promoted to Detective and assigned to the M**h Suppression Unit. A short time later, Hassler earned his certification as a Clandestine Laboratory Investigator from the Drug Enforcement Administration in Quantico, Virginia.

Hassler was promoted to Sergeant in June of 2021 and supervised motor patrol officers on Evansville’s west side until he was transferred to supervise detectives in the Evansville-Vanderburgh Joint Drug Task Force.

Hassler is very proud of his career thus far at the Evansville Police Department. He is especially proud and thankful for the time he had the privilege to serve in the Joint Drug Task Force. Hassler is looking forward to drawing on his experience to assist Chief Smith in making the Evansville Police Department a better and more effective department for not only the employees, but also for the citizens in which we serve.

Assistant Chief Hassler and his family are dedicated to service in the Evansville community. His parents Lynn and Clare are proud of him, as well as his brothers, Jake, a fellow Evansville Police Officer, and Luke, a Catholic Priest in the Diocese of Evansville.
Assistant Chief Hassler lives in Evansville with his wife and 3 children.

08/06/2023

08/06/2023