Top 10 local stories of 2011

Below are links to all the coverage from the years top stories. Click here to read our single news stories that ties these ten stories together.
 

1. Archbishop Buechlein is granted early retirement by Pope Benedict XVI

• Most Reverend Daniel M. Buechlein, Archbishop of Indianapolis, granted early retirement by Pope Benedict XVI
  • Archbishop Buechlein leaves archdiocese with humility and a promise of prayer
  • A message from Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein
  • Administrator has most duties and authority of an archbishop
  • ‘An extraordinary archbishop for us’: Priests pay tribute to their shepherd for his spirituality, vision and legacy
  • Archbishop’s legacy includes establishing Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary
  • A timeline of Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein's ministry: A shepherd committed to ‘seeking the face of the Lord’
  • Bishop selection process is thorough and strictly confidential
  • Stewardship promoters reflect on archbishop’s commitment and leadership

Other coverage:

• Archbishop Daniel M. Buechlein is hospitalized after suffering mild stroke at home on March 18
• Archbishop Buechlein is transferred to rehabilitation hospital following stroke
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Health challenge gives new meaning to Lent and Easter
  • Buscando la Cara del Señor: Las contrariedades de salud dan un nuevo significado a la Cuaresma y la Pascua
• Archbishop Buechlein honored with CPA’s highest award for publisher; Criterion staffers win several other awards
• Editorial: Thank you, Archbishop Buechlein
• Archbishop Emeritus Buechlein honored for his support of Catholic education
• Retired archbishop’s legacy of stewardship praised at meeting

Related:

• Archbishop Buechlein's website

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2. Pope appoints auxiliary bishop for archdiocese

• Pope appoints auxiliary bishop for archdiocese: Father Christopher J. Coyne of Boston Archdiocese to be ordained on March 2
  • About Bishop-designate Christopher J. Coyne
  • A word of profound thanks to Msgr. Joseph F. Schaedel
  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis has had two previous auxiliaries
  • Auxiliary bishops are like associate pastors, says canon lawyer
  • Young adults praise archbishop and welcome auxiliary bishop
  • Laity and clergy express pleasure about new auxiliary bishop
  • Chancellor looks forward to assisting archbishop and new auxiliary bishop
  • More information, video and photos

Other coverage:

• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Bishop-designate Coyne is a gift to our local Church
  • Buscando la Cara del Señor: El obispo designado Coyne es una dádiva para nuestra Iglesia local
• Editorial: Welcome, Bishop-designate Coyne

• Our New Auxiliary Bishop

  • Homepage
  • Closeness and humor mark the family of Bishop Coyne
  • Bishop Coyne humbled to become successor to the Apostles
    • About Bishop-designate Christopher J. Coyne
  • St. Margaret Mary parishioners bid fond farewell to their pastor
  • New auxiliary bishop uses blog as a means of communication
  • Coat of arms features symbols of new bishop’s faith and family
    • Definitions explain the parts of a bishop’s coat of arms
  • Staff members, rabbi have enjoyed working with Bishop Coyne
  • Bishop Coyne’s ordination liturgy will be historic for archdiocese
  • Catechism Corner: What the Church teaches on bishops
  • ‘Trust in the Lord’ is auxiliary bishop’s episcopal motto
  • Bishop selection process is thorough and strictly confidential
  • St. John the Evangelist Parish is new home for auxiliary bishop
  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis has had two previous auxiliaries
  • Auxiliary bishops are like associate pastors, says canon lawyer
  • Priest friends admire Bishop-designate Coyne’s humility
  • Archdiocese is getting an auxiliary bishop with many gifts, friend says
  • Download our entire special supplement (~18 MB, PDF format)
• ‘Witness to mystery’: Bishop Coyne ordained as first Indianapolis auxiliary bishop since 1933
  • Archbishop Buechlein: Thank you for a beautiful ordination
  • Bishop Coyne feels welcomed, wants to minister on the Internet
  • Episcopal ordination draws people from throughout archdiocese
  • Boston area music directors bring sense of universal Church to choir
  • Photo gallery: ‘A shepherd after God’s own heart’ (PDF format | HTML format)
  • Coyne family enjoys emotional ordination Mass
  • Former parishioners say Bishop Coyne will excel in his new episcopal ministry
• Bishop Coyne prays with priests prior to ordination
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Bishops are servants of unity in the Church
  • Buscando la Cara del Señor: Los obispos son siervos de la unidad en la Iglesia

Related:

• Bishop Coyne's website
• "Let Us Walk Together": The Blog of Bishop Coyne
• Twitter Feed
• Podcast

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3. ‘Called to Glory’: National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis

• ‘Called to Glory’: National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis
• ‘Called to Glory’: Youths at NCYC honor Christ with electronic ‘holy shout-out’
• NCYC gathering was ‘Catholic Church at its best,’ local organizer says
• Teenagers celebrate their faith during opening session of NCYC
• Speaker encourages youths to read Scripture for guidance and support
• NCYC participants encouraged to connect with Christ
• Youth conference attendees make sacrament of reconciliation a priority
• ‘Called to Glory’: Youths live out their faith at National Catholic Youth Conference (photo spread; PDF format)
• Eucharistic procession leads teens to deeper faith
• The ‘parable of the iPod touch’ applies to faith sharing
• T-shirt messages vividly express Catholic faith
• Bishops enjoy seeing vibrancy of youths’ faith at conference
• Teens answer the call to service at NCYC by helping people in need
• Thousands of teens explore priestly, religious vocations during NCYC
• Fun and faith draw Catholic teens to Victory Park at youth conference
• Roncalli senior sings before thousands, lives dream of being ‘Called to Glory’
• Students grow in faith at National Catholic Collegiate Conference
  • ‘Theology of the Body’ workshop highlights NCCC gathering

Other coverage:

• 'Being who God wants me to be': Teenager chosen to perform NCYC theme song is grounded in her faith
• ‘Called to Glory’: High school and college students invited to be part of two national events in Indianapolis celebrating Catholic faith
• Youths seek souvenirs as NCYC approaches
• Participant and organizers say National Catholic Youth Conference will be a ‘life-changing event

Related:

• Youth Ministry website

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4. Governor Daniels signs school choice legislation into law

• Governor Daniels signs school choice legislation into law

Other coverage:

• Governor Daniels calls school choice a ‘human right’
• House Education panel approves school choice bill
  • If House Bill 1003 passes, who is eligible for the school choice bill
• Pro-life, school choice legislation affected by House Democrats’ walkout
• School choice measure passes Indiana House
• School choice and pro-life legislation both likely to become law
  • Special education grants bill to become law
• Catholic schools gearing up for voucher program
• A new choice in education: Voucher system opens doors for more families to attend Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Principals, priests and staff work hard to share benefits of voucher program
• Superintendent says educational experience helped shape his support of school vouchers in Indiana

Related:

• All 2011 Indiana Catholic Conference stories from The Criterion

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5. Plan to energize Terre Haute Deanery includes closing four parishes and creating new faith ties

• Plan to energize Terre Haute Deanery includes closing four parishes and creating new faith ties

Other coverage:

• A century of faith comes to an end at St. Leonard of Port Maurice Parish

Related:

• Terre Haute Deanery parishes

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6. Archdiocesan Catholics prepare for the new translation of the Mass

• Parishes use a variety of means to prepare members for implementation of new translation of the Mass

Other coverage:

• Office of Worship to sponsor Missal workshops for music, liturgy leaders
• Sung parts of new Mass translation can be used in archdiocesan parishes beginning in September
• DREs, principals and youth ministers preparing for Mass changes
• Saint Meinrad monk creates images for new missal
• Musicians to play key role in implementing new Mass translation
• As new Mass translation begins, priest reflects on its preparation
• Editorial: The gift of the Mass

Related:

• Office of Worship website
• Information from the U.S. Bishops' website

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7. Historic estate gift announced at Catholic Community Foundation meeting

• Historic estate gift announced at Catholic Community Foundation meeting

Related:

• Catholic Community Foundation website
• Planned Giving website

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8. Sweeping pro-life legislation is signed into Indiana law

• Governor is expected to sign sweeping pro-life legislation into law this week

Other coverage:

• Lawmakers work to curb abortion, improve informed consent law
• Bills to strengthen informed consent and marriage advance in legislature
• Editorial: The Pence Amendment
• Pro-life, school choice legislation affected by House Democrats’ walkout
• Abortion reporting law to protect minors passes House

Related:

• All 2011 Indiana Catholic Conference stories from The Criterion

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9. Deacon Dustin Boehm ordained to the priesthood

• 'Priestly ministry is awesome': Deacon Dustin Boehm ordained to the priesthood | Photo gallery

Other coverage:

• 'Absolute trust in the Lord': Path to the priesthood stretches around the world for Deacon Dustin Boehm

Related:

• Our Vocations website, HearGodsCall.com
• Vocations Office website

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10. Marian University continues work toward new medical school

• Benefactor of Marian University medical school says faith calls him to share his gifts with others

Other coverage:

• Marian University receives $1 million gift from Eli Lilly for new medical center

Related:

• Marian University website