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January
January 13, 2006
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- Catholic Conference works to limit death penalty in Indiana
- New year brings changes to Criterion and communications staff
- Small church community convocation to be held in Greenwood
- Parishes to honor legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Religious Vocations Supplement:
- Column: ‘Washing the feet of others’
- Priest shows leadership skills at young age
- Franciscans live out vocations ministering to Hispanics
- Franciscan Sister Jannette Pruitt appreciates her life of sisterhood
- Path of religious brothers and priests is distinct
- Sisters of Providence find miracles in center-city neighborhood
- Photos: Benedictines seek God in prayer and work
- Carmelite novice finds peace and happiness in her life of prayer
- Seminarian serves others, grows closer to God in the outdoors
- Columbus deacon serves as a model for deacon candidates
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Bishop Bruté House helps support a new ‘culture of vocation’
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La casa del Obispo Bruté ayuda a incentivar una nueva ‘cultura de vocación’
- Editorial: We are called to solidarity and stewardship in the New Year
- Cornucopia: Hope is the name of the New Year game
- Faithful Lines: Predicting the future, heeding advice
- Be Our Guest: Death penalty and immigration are key legislative issues
- Letters to the Editor
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Benedictine Father Kevin Ryan was a teacher, administrator and pastor
- Benedictine Father Malachy Fulton served in Evansville and Indianapolis
- My Journey to God: The Call
January 20, 2006
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- Pastoral ministry assignments help deacon candidates grow
- Archbishop: Death penalty fails to bring closure
- Driving legislation for immigrants to be addressed
- Students, seminarians and adults to attend March for Life
- Criterion Web site grows during first year, launches new blog
- ‘Mission Day’ will help people cope with traumatic loss
- Retreat for separated and divorced Catholics focuses on forgiveness
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Thanks to all who volunteer their services to the Church
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Gracias a todos aquellos que prestan sus servicios voluntarios a la Iglesia
- Editorials
- Stem cell research
- Middle East conflict
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - The final judgment
- Cornucopia: It’s a terrible thing to be childless
- Faithful Lines: Notre Dame project helps redefine feminism
- Letters to the Editor
- Why latest Vatican instruction was needed
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Louise Leary served as a teacher for 39 years
- Benedictine Sister Francesca Brogan was a teacher from Indianapolis
- My Journey to God: Epiphany
January 27, 2006
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- Praying for life: Youths’ presence highlights March for Life
- Teacher sees annual trip as tribute to his brother’s life
- Love stories, life’s lessons and faith elements of coach’s book
- Advocates rally at Statehouse for lower heating costs for poor
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Catholic Schools Week Supplement:
- Homepage for the supplement
- Column: ‘Catholic Schools: Character, Compassion, Values’
- Holy Angels students honor life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- St. Malachy School celebrates 50 years of ‘learning with Christ’
- Nativity School celebrates 50 years with new chapel
- Archdiocesan students aid schools damaged by hurricane
- Office of Catholic Education’s Web site is helpful resource
- Archdiocesan Schools Consortium serves center city
- U.S. Department of Education honors five schools
- Grants help A Promise to Keep promote chastity
- Shawe Memorial senior’s book to be published this year
- Multisensory techniques help resource students
- Students’ ISTEP scores show continued improvement
- National Directory for Catechesis helps schools evangelize
- Book shares creative side of Aurora students
- Leadership program recruits strong administrators
- Map of all Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis (high-speed users only)
- Facts about Catholic schools in the archdiocese
- Catholic school statistics
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Supporting our Catholic schools continues a rich tradition
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: El apoyo a nuestras escuelas Católicas prolonga una profunda tradición
- Editorial: Let’s stop blaming the bishops
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Anointing at Bethany
- Cornucopia: Carrying Jesus’ message within our bodies
- Faithful Lines: Devotional book fosters interfaith understanding
- Faith and Family: Baptismal anniversaries can be special celebrations
- Letters to the Editor
- Computer professionals deserve thanks for handling of ‘Y2K’ fears
- Catholic community must take a stand against death penalty
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Light a Candle
February
February 3, 2006
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- ‘God is Love’: In encyclical, pope calls for deeper understanding of love
- Ecumenical presence strengthens annual pro-life event
- Hours before his execution, Bieghler joins Catholic Church
- Dump truck, tools, equipment stolen from Calvary Cemetery
- Hundreds attend SS. Francis and Clare Bible study
- Father Jonathan Meyer named director of youth, young adult ministry
- Immigration bill threatens families, children
- Official Appointments
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Spring Marriage Supplement :
- Homepage for the supplement
- Wedding Announcements
- Archdiocese participates in national survey on marriage
- Programs help couples prepare for marriage
- Couples look to Christian courtship to find deeper love (Catholic News Service)
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Marriage - A sacrament of love lived in the real world
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: El matrimonio - Un sacramento de amor vivido en el mundo real
- Editorial: Maintain Christian heritage
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - One or two Marys?
- Cornucopia: Ah, sweet mystery of life—and death!
- Faithful Lines: Keeping our ‘here and now’ more orderly
- Be Our Guest: Pope Benedict’s first encyclical inspires local Catholic Charities
- Letters to the Editor
- Writer owes apology for judgmental column
- Driving legislation sends wrong message
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Come to Me
February 10, 2006
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- Making a difference: CYO official is role model for youth
- Archbishop praises ‘witnesses to fidelity’ in religious life
- Informed consent legislation advances to reduce abortions
- Love must be at the heart of charitable activity, pope teaches
- Archdiocesan Web sites undergoing changes, adding features
- Marian football coach excited about building program from scratch
- Men’s conference offers chance to connect with peers
- Snapshot of faith: God is at center of Bishop Chatard senior Beth Reed’s life
- Saint Meinrad welcomes two new monks, novice professes temporary vows
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: John Paul II and Leo XIII: Champions of the dignity of workers
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Juan Pablo II y León XIII: Paladines de la dignidad de los trabajadores
- Editorial: Ten Commandments teach us how to live
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - The two calendars
- Cornucopia: The high adventure of everyday life
- Faithful Lines: Love is responsible for everything right in life
- Be Our Guest: Catholic schools already have good multiplier effects in place
- Letters to the Editor
- No letters this week
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Joan Tekulve taught and served in business administration
- Providence Sister Rose Angela Spalding ministered as a teacher and principal
- Providence Sister Mary Hickey served as a grade-school teacher for 48 years
- My Journey to God: The Dance
February 17, 2006
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- Longing for healing, high school students turn to peers and God
- Legacy for Our Mission pilot phase draws to successful close
- Cabinet members lead Legacy for Our Mission campaign
- Children to benefit from education and child care proposals
- Track legislation, tune into radio show
- Catholic Life Network fundraiser set for March 4
- ‘Holy Spirit University’ is theme of Archdiocesan Youth Rally
- Speaker touches students’ lives with powerful message of hope and faith
- Growing in faith: Hundreds of archdiocesan Scouts receive religious awards
- SPRED to host dinner dance fundraiser
- Bereavement specialist
says help grieving
people by listening
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Pooling our loaves and fishes for all God’s people
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Uniendo nuestros panes y peces en favor de todo el pueblo de Dios
- Editorial: We are called to be
stewards of joy
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Greatest in the kingdom
- Cornucopia: Faith and values - Belief in me and the here and now
- Faithful Lines: A ‘hidden child’ from World War II shares his story
- Letters to the Editor
- Editorial an affront to America’s laity
- Archbishop’s column hits home in Greensburg
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: The Sower and the Seed
February 24, 2006
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- The gospel of the body:
Hundreds flock to hear the good news about sex and marriage
- Pro-life director writes novel about God’s saving grace
- Lenten disciplines include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
- Scholarship aims to increase diversity at Marian College
- Sisters of St. Joseph form new congregation
- Documentary shares Ambassadors for Children mission trip to Morocco
- Hoosier lawmakers debate immigration legislation
- Grace On Demand to perform at Archdiocesan Youth Rally
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Our suffering can be joined to Christ’s suffering on the cross
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Nuestro sufrimiento puede sumarse al de Cristo en la cruz
- Editorial: Clean politics
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - He foretells betrayal
- Cornucopia: Faith and values - Examing our motives in following our biology
- Faithful Lines: How do we curb the use of smutty words?
- Faith and Family: Living Lent continuously? It’s a joy
- Be Our Guest: Why the Church supports immigration reform
- Letters to the Editor
- Christians must be people of hope
- Ironic that inmate chose to make peace with God
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Dr. Frank Countryman Sr. served archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal and Catholic Social Services
- My Journey to God: Freedom
March
March 3, 2006
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- ‘The way is now open’:
Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin closer to sainthood
- Employee’s
healing leads
to possible canonization
- Amended informed consent bill advances in Senate
- Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
- Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish to hold Lenten speaker series
- Wanted: Facilitators to help lead program to protect children
- Monstrance blessed by Pope John Paul II to visit Greenwood parish
- It’s no joke:
One-time comedian feels called to priesthood
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Lenten path for renewal includes prayer, almsgiving, fasting
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: El camino para la renovación durante la Cuaresma comprende oración, limosna y ayuno
- Editorial: South Dakota scores
a victory for life
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - The Lord’s Supper
- Cornucopia: Ask God, ‘What’s the best discipline for Lent?’
- Faithful Lines: The arts reflect hope in hurricanes’ aftermath
- Faith, Hope and Charity: Catholic social teaching: The Church’s rich treasure
- Letters to the Editor
- Hoosier ‘hostility’ toward immigrants must stop
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: The Button Jar
March 10, 2006
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- Live, love and learn: A father’s lessons help priest, widower form special friendship
- Teens called to live their faith at ‘Holy Spirit University’
- Pro-life supporters must seek Mary’s help to end abortion, priest says
- Charitable gaming oversight transferred to Indiana Gaming Commission
- Hispanic Catholics gather to pray for immigration reform
- St. John the Evangelist Church to host Stations of the Cross organ concert
- Ash Wednesday photos from SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis (web only)
- Criterion Web site adds new audio features, Lenten page
- Priest returned to ministry following investigation
- Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
- Catholics may eat meat on St. Patrick’s Day
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Church welcomes all, including new members and ‘recovering saints’
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Iglesia recibe a todo el mundo, incluyendo nuevos miembros y ‘santos reconciliados’
- Editorial: The gathering storm in
the Middle East
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - His last discourses
- Cornucopia: Heresy - Nothing new, even in this day and age
- Faithful Lines: Allow Lent to still reflect the joy in our lives
- Letters to the Editor
- Forgiveness leads to healing wounds
- Catholics must defend all life, even on Death Row
- Government shouldn’t take care of all children
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Teresa Ann Callahan served as a teacher and principal
- My Journey to God: Do You Love Me?
March 17, 2006
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- Cristo Rey High School to open; St. Anthony School relocating to parish
- Trinity of influences: On St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Catholics celebrate faith, family and heritage
- Archdiocese to host Rachel’s Vineyard retreat March 24-26
- A mother’s dream and a son’s gift unite in a special Eagle Scout project
- Abortion, home heating advance to conference committees
- Track legislation, tune into radio show
- Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: During Lent, practice silence to avoid ‘sins of the tongue’
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Durante la Cuaresma, practiquemos el silencio para evitar el ‘pecado de palabra’
- Editorial: The call to conversion is
countercultural
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Agony in the garden
- Cornucopia: Knowing where you are and where you’re going
- Faithful Lines: A lesson in evangelization and a few Irish saints
- Go and Make Disciples: What does the voice of God sound like?
- Letters to the Editor
- No letters were published this week
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Benedictine Sister M. Edith Hohl taught at schools in southern Indiana
- Franciscan Sister Antoinette Marie Manus died on March 6 at age 100
- Providence Sister Angela Louise Schwartz taught school for 39 years
- My Journey to God: Before I Write of Your Love
March 24, 2006
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- Evangelizing on the airwaves:
Catholic Radio Indy expands local programming
- Spirit of Service winners are motivated by others
- Tables available for Spirit of Service Awards dinner
- Indiana Catholic Conference gains moral ground at Statehouse
- Building hope in the Holy Land: Franciscan priest speaks about the needs of Palestinian Christians
- Author encourages women to slow down, make most of life
- Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Lent: An opportunity to examine the balance of material, spiritual values in our lives
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Cuaresma: Una oportunidad para
examinar el saldo de valores materiales y espirituales en nuestras vidas - Editorial: Building bridges through
immigration reform
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Betrayed with a kiss
- Cornucopia: Christianity is the reason for freedom
- Faithful Lines: A conscientious look at the confessional
- Letters to the Editor
- Wanted: More positive stories about priests
- Christians called to care for poor and needy
- Get NBC affiliates to air ‘Jesus Decoded’
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Robert F. Beidelman built large altar and ambo for Jubilee Mass
- Ina Schaftlein, the mother of Father Steven Schaftlein, died on March 11
- My Journey to God: Lenten Journey
- Official Appointment
March 31, 2006
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- Mission trip takes students to hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast
- Teens will have Internet journal
- Biloxi seminarians continue formation at Saint Meinrad
- Re-establishing a tradition:
Group aims to preserve memories of all-girls’ Catholic high schools
- Parishes schedule Lenten penance services
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: During Lent, rejuvenate your desire for holiness
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Durante la Cuaresma, rejuvenezca su aspiración a la santidad
- Editorial: The Church’s future
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Convicted of blasphemy
- Cornucopia: Movie depicts Millions of scenes of faith and truth
- Faithful Lines: Anniversary reminds us lives lost deserve respect
- Faith and Family: Building up fortitude in Lent
- Letters to the Editor
- We must help the least of our brothers, sisters in the United States
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Ann Lucille Mortell taught at Catholic schools for 61 years
- Providence Sister Annette Marie Bruce taught, served at motherhouse
- My Journey to God: Song of Job
April
April 7, 2006
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- Nourishing the soul:
Potter’s vessels help transform the world through beauty
- Parishes reach out to non-practicing Catholics during Easter season
- Catholic women’s conference to feature nationally known speakers
- Champions dinner to benefit Catholic Youth Organization
- What qualities make a champion?
- Holy Week schedules set at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Meinrad Archabbey
- Parishes schedule final Lenten penance services
- Official Appointments
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Catholic social teaching obliges us to seek justice for newcomers
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La enseñanza Católica social nos obliga a procurar justicia para los inmigrantes
- Editorial: We’ve had enough
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - Condemned to death
- Cornucopia: Being struck from our horse by Lenten conversion
- Faithful Lines: Understanding and retaining a childlike spirit
- Faith, Hope and Charity: We are all created in the image and likeness of God
- Letters to the Editor
- Parents banding together can make a difference
- Human interest stories very much appreciated
- Events Calendar
- Knights hosting annual Way of the Cross
- Summer camp registration now open for two camps
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith taught for 39 years
- My Journey to God: God and Me Together in the Storm
April 14, 2006
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- Thousands participate in march for immigration reform
- From Archbishop Buechlein: Our newspaper plays a key role in the life of the Church
- Father Richard Terrill served in archdiocese for 36 years
- Youths spend spring break rebuilding homes and lives
- Archdiocesan Katrina Fund continues to aid in hurricane relief
- April 21 concert to benefit youth ministry projects in El Salvador
- Catholic Choir of Indianapolis to present free Mozart anniversary concert
- Terre Haute teens offer birthday greetings to Benedict XVI
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Easter Supplement :
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: The mystery of Easter holds out promise for everyone
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: El misterio de la Pascua encierra una promesa para todos
- Editorial
- Welcome to our new brothers and sisters in Christ
- Lessons on death and suffering not forgotten
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - He was crucified
- Cornucopia: We shouldn’t be casual about ‘Casual’
- Faithful Lines: Eastertide question - Why attend church?
- Twenty Something: He’s just so into you
- Letters to the Editor
- Cardinal Mahony’s words send wrong immigration message
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Angela Rose Halpin ministered as a teacher and principal
- Benedictine Sister Eileen Price was a music teacher and music minister
- My Journey to God: Losing Me
April 21, 2006
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- A good death: End-of-life issues complicated by faith, technology, family concerns
- Medical students taught to offer human touch to terminal patients
- Oils blessed, priests renew promises at chrism Mass
- Archdiocesan parishes to observe Divine Mercy Sunday
- A legacy of integrity: As St. Vincent Health celebrates 125 years, sisters’ mission continues
- Changes in SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral unveiled during Holy Week
- Honoring Jesus:
Archdiocese breaks ground on new Prince of Peace Mausoleum
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Dear Archbishop: Fifth-graders’ lesson on holy orders leads to lots of questions
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: ‘Querido Arzobispo’: Lección de los niños de quinto grado sobre las órdenes sagradas conlleva a
muchas preguntas - Editorial: The pope's first year
- From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus in the Gospels - He rises from the dead
- Cornucopia: Sadly, there is no cure for Black Thumb Disease
- Faithful Lines: Recommended reading for Eastertide
- Go and Make Disciples: Small Church communities help nurture the faith
- Letters to the Editor
- Massgoers should dress and act appropriately in house of God
- Church is wrong to get involved in immigration debate
- All-girls’ academy keeps memories alive
- Church must make sure to learn from abuse crisis
- Story and columnist raise questions about conscience
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Gethsemane
April 28, 2006
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- A work of art, a work of God: Artist finds faith in sculpting statue of
Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin - Love of God, sacraments lead apologist Rosalind Moss to Catholic faith
- The perfect moment: Cardinal Ritter dedicates field to late coach, rallies to win game
- Archbishop Buechlein visits St. Mary-of-the-Knobs School
- Listing of new Catholics
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Compendium, Catechism for Adults are valuable formation resources
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Compendio, catequismo para adultos constituyen valiosos recursos para la formación
- Editorial
- The lightness of Easter joy
- The National Geographic code (Catholic News Service)
- The lightness of Easter joy
- From the Editor Emeritus: Beginning a new series about St. Paul
- Cornucopia: Graduating from promise to fulfillment in life
- Faithful Lines: Faith-based travel abroad is a growing trend
- Faith and Family: Make the Bible a bedtime storybook
- Letters to the Editor
- Circumventing the laws, pleading for amnesty is wrong
- Troops deserve prayers for their civic loyalty
- We are obligated to follow laws of our land
- Focus on important things at Sunday Mass
- Reader: It is wrong to denigrate our military
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sisters Gertrude Rita Garvey and Rose Marie Garvey were teachers who died a day apart in March
- My Journey to God: They’re Plowing the Garden
May
May 5, 2006
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- ‘We are all immigrants’:
May 1 Mass, pilgrimage demonstrate
support for immigration reform
- Parishes host monthly prayer vigil for immigration reform
- Spirit of Service winners’ legacy is commitment to others
- Soon-to-be Marian College graduate finds healing through music
- 521 students to graduate at Catholic colleges in archdiocese
- Building a master plan: Legacy for Our Mission campaign helps parishes plan for the future
- Second group of parishes begin Legacy for Our Mission campaign
- Annie Karto expresses her love for God, Divine Mercy through music
- A teen with character: Scecina freshman honored by President Bush for volunteer efforts
- Franciscan Father Martin Wolter founded Tobit
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Thank God for Bishop Bruté’s example and our dedicated priests
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Agradezcamos a Dios por el ejemplo del Obispo Bruté y por nuestros dedicados sacerdotes
- Editorial: Those other gospels
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His early years and education
- Cornucopia: Nowdays, we’re no longer a nation of joiners
- Faithful Lines: Springtime reverie reflects on wonders of nature
- Faith, Hope and Charity: Family - The foundation of our society
- Letters to the Editor
- Medical profession needs to value all patients
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Benedictine Sister Vincetta Wethington helped found Beech Grove monastery
- My Journey to God: The Luminous Mysteries
May 12, 2006
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- A Mother’s Love:
Graduation photo inspires couple with quadruplets
- A Promise to Keep: Chastity program helps teens respect themselves and others
- ‘Bishop Bruté Days’ will offer young men fun and spiritual growth
- A ‘new breed’ of priests and religious:
Franciscan discusses vocations from the ‘JP II generation’
- Franciscan friar embodies qualities of priests from the ‘JP II generation’
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Evangelization Supplement:
- Column: Parishes and schools are at heart of evangelization
- A sense of belonging: Program reaches out to Catholics with disabilities
- Christ Renews His Parish reconnects St. Barnabas parishioner to faith
- Small Church communities help connect faith with daily life
- A welcoming presence: St. Philip Neri School is an anchor for Hispanic families
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Encyclicals are important vehicles for teaching in our Church
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Las Encíclicas son vehículos importantes para la enseñanza en nuestra Iglesia
- Editorial: We are all immigrants, the
pilgrim people of God
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His conversion and first preaching
- Cornucopia: Congratulations, Mom, whoever you are
- Faithful Lines: A Mother’s Day call for modesty in clothing
- Be Our Guest: Wanted: More theological guidance for Catholics in the pews
- Twenty Something: Remembering the Church’s Original Top Model
- Letters to the Editor
- The Da Vinci Code’s lies not worth supporting
- Thanks for dialogue related to etiquette
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Benedictine Sister Mary Xavier Mueller taught school for 49 years
- Franciscan Sister Alverna Chandler was a teacher, principal and librarian
- My Journey to God: The Joyful Mysteries
May 19, 2006
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- A promise kept: Friendship binds college senior, religious sister
- CYO volunteers honored for service to community, Church
- Holy Trinity Parish begins centennial celebrations
- Miter Society shows appreciation to supporters of Church’s ministries
- A milestone moment: 1,246 students to graduate at Catholic high schools in archdiocese
- New state regulations for clinics will help limit abortions
- Priest’s life collides with The Da Vinci Code
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: We are truly ourselves when body and soul are intimately united
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Somos verdaderamente nosotros mismos cuando cuerpo y alma se están íntimamente unidos
- Editorial: The Da Vinci Code movie
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - Why the Messiah was crucified
- Cornucopia: Ways to refresh and re-create on a mini-vacation
- Faithful Lines: Focusing on Jane Fisher’s book related to the ‘500’
- Go and Make Disciples: Men reconnect with God at Christ Renews His Parish weekend
- Be Our Guest: Church’s support of immigration movement is hard to swallow
- Letters to the Editor
- Wanted: A kinder, gentler immigration law
- Readers grieved over book’s blasphemy
- Events Calendar
- Four parishes change Mass times due to holiday and race
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Ann Bernard Sullivan served as a teacher, business manager and parish staff member
- Holy Cross Brother Walter Foken taught at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis from 1965 to 1971
- My Journey to God: The Sorrowful Mysteries
May 26, 2006
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- Building on faith: Southwestern Indiana’s German-Catholic heritage lives on
- Nurturing faith is key element of The Criterion’s mission
- Bishop Bruté House of Formation undergoes name change
- First lay person to lead Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
- Archbishop announces clergy, parish assignments
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Vacation/Travel Supplement:
- A Capital vacation: Monuments, memorials and museums are free in D.C.
- Catholic roots Visit national shrine and papal center while touring nation’s capital
- African safari: Wild game preserve protects animals in their natural habitat | Photo Gallery
- A week in Paris: French museums, cathedrals and landmarks capture the imagination
- A place to call home: Rescued exotic cats are Joe Taft’s pride and joy near Center Point | Photo Gallery
- ‘Restart Your Engines’: Indiana State Parks and Reservoirs are fun places to relax
- All in the family: 50th wedding anniversary inspires extended tour of Ireland
- Underwater adventure: Indianapolis Zoo has only dolphin viewing dome in the world
- The roads less traveled: Outings offer unique experiences at interesting Hoosier places
- Parish festival listing
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Reflection on the essence of love leads to the threshold of biblical faith
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La reflexión sobre la esencia del amor nos acerca al
dinamismo de la fe bíblica - Editorial: Life’s lessons for all generations
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - He begins his missionary journeys
- Cornucopia: America remains a great, if changing, nation
- Faithful Lines: Enjoying travels whether hither or yon
- Faith and Family: Life is the greatest legacy of all
- Be Our Guest: Scripture interpretation is subject to time and culture
- Letters to the Editor
- Thank you for new columnist in The Criterion
- Palliative Care Fund provides necessities to special ministry
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: The Glorious Mysteries
June
June 2, 2006
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- ‘First-class’ graduation:
11 seniors make history at Seton Catholic High School
- Fund to help children of man who lived, died helping others
- New-old school:
St. Anthony students finish year at former parish school
- Providence Cristo Rey High School offers summer tutoring
- Sharing the faith:
Excellence in Catechesis Award given posthumously to Bill Hunn
- St. Rita Parish invites public to interfaith pre-Pentecost service
- Criterion senior reporter receives several journalism awards
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: The institution of the Eucharist - A rich facet of New Testament love
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La institución de la Eucaristía - Una faceta rica de amor del Nuevo Testamento
- Editorial: We are called to be missionaries
of charity - with Christ, for
Christ, to Christ
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - An unexpected visit to Galatia
- Cornucopia: It’s the nature of the human beast
- Faithful Lines: Crediting Las Vegas for what is good
- Letters to the Editor
- Contributions to help the working poor are appreciated
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Sanctuary
June 9, 2006
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- Living a dream: Spirit of Providence fulfills 30-year wish for theaters
- Put family tragedy ‘in hands of God,’ pastor says
- Echo apprentices, parishes find first year of program fulfilling
- Indy native named to lead schools in Fort Wayne-South Bend Diocese
- Retired physician educates public about stem-cell research
- Archdiocesan Pilgrimage to Poland and Czech Replublic (Photo gallery)
- ‘Pure Love’: Chastity talk is first program at new performing arts center
- Archbishop ordains Benedictine Father Gabriel Hodges to priesthood
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: As a community of love, Church committed to charity
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Como comunidad de amor, la Iglesia está dedicada a la caridad
- Editorial: Changing demographics
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His Churches in Macedonia
- Cornucopia: Stepping into the lifestyles of the rich and famous
- Faithful Lines: Part two - Crediting Vegas for what is good
- Twenty Something: Our Father, I need a 20 - On faith and finance
- Be Our Guest: Columnist’s response to query about eternal damnation is disappointing
- Letters to the Editor
- Da Vinci craze presents opportunity to explain Catholic faith to others
- Reader: Brown mastered the art of lying to make millions for himself
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Michael Therese Elliott served as a teacher, principal for 48 years
- Benedictine Sister Mary Ethel Busam taught grade school, religious education
- My Journey to God: Heaven’s Gain
June 16, 2006
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- Ordained to serve:
Deacon Nobbe looks forward to a life of service in the priesthood
- Hundreds turn out at funeral to support murder victims’ families
- Coming full circle: Parish priest returning to alma mater to share his love of faith
- 160 years and counting:
Eucharistic procession marks Corpus Christi celebration
- As 25th anniversary of apparitions nears, fruits of Medjugorje continue
- Who is St. Boniface? The Apostle of Germany was an evangelizer
- Multicultural Ministry Commission marks 10 years of service
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Church must not remain on the sidelines in the fight for justice
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Iglesia no debe permanecer al margen en la lucha por la justicia
- Editorial: The divine gift
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - From Athens to Corinth in Greece
- Cornucopia: Confirmed in the joy of committed faith
- Faithful Lines: All of us can speak for peace in some way
- Go and Make Disciples: SAM - Reaching out in God’s love
- Letters to the Editor
- Where is outrage for slaughter of life’s most precious innocents?
- We are called to live lives of holiness
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Patricia Melton served at St. Mary Parish in Rushville for 17 years
- My Journey to God: Share the Gift of Peace
June 23, 2006
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- A priest’s life:
Father Whittington’s first year in ministry has many blessings, challenges
- Archdiocesan director of liturgy reflects on new Mass translation
- McCarty has attributes to lead Catholic Charities Bloomington
- Hess feels called to serve as director of Catholic Charities Tell City
- Archdiocesan Web site offers visitors chance to help plan new site
- Serra Club vocations essay: Priests and religious show Christ’s love through service
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Charity workers must be ‘personally present’ in giving themselves
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Los trabajadores caritativos deben estar ‘personalmente presentes’ dedicándose a sí mismos
- Editorial
- ‘Be not afraid’ and ‘open the doors to Christ’
- Opening the doors to religious vocations
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His letters to the Thessalonians
- Cornucopia: To be or not to be - Is that a valid question?
- Faithful Lines: Pampering and Golden Rule go hand in hand
- Be Our Guest : Let the children come to me - A parent’s role
- Letters to the Editor
- In wake of tragedy, pastor, parish offer thanks for prayers, support
- Book offers ‘eye-opening’ history of Catholic education
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Franciscan Sister Marlene Brokamp was a teacher, principal, religious educator
- Mary Catherine Cisco was the mother of Benedictine Father Bede Cisco
- My Journey to God: Our Mission
June 30, 2006
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- ‘Stay in my hands, and give me yours’:
Deacon Nobbe ordained to the priesthood
- Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin’s canonization date to be set
- Archdiocesan purchasing director attends Archbishop Wuerl’s installation
- ‘You are a priest forever’: Msgr. Richard Kavanagh celebrates 70 years as a priest
- Priests at St. Paul Hermitage continue to minister in retirement
- Is God calling?:
Retreat helps teens grow in faith, be open to priesthood
- Serra Club vocations essay: Priests and religious wash away loneliness, suffering and hunger
- Three Benedictines celebrate jubilees at Saint Meinrad
- Official Appointments
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Prayer is deep connection with God in our daily life
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La oración es una conexión profunda con Dios en nuestra vida diaria
- Editorial: AIDS - Condoms vs. chastity
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - The Council of Jerusalem
- Cornucopia: Learning comes with great teaching
- Faithful Lines: One Hoosier’s words of wisdom for all faiths
- Faith and Family : Dive into God’s love this summer
- Letters to the Editor
- Reader: Without Jesus, death is an enemy and cannot be good or happy
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Deacon Albert McConahay was charter member of St. Simon Parish
- My Journey to God: Lead Me
July
July 7, 2006
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- Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin to be canonized on Oct. 15
- A rite of summer: Parish festivals bring communities together
- Serra Club vocations essay: Priests, brothers and sisters are rich in happiness found in God
- Hurricane relief efforts focus of Mission Office contests
- Hurrle named Scecina High School’s director of alumni relations
-
Retirement Supplement:
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Together, all of us are the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Todos juntos formamos la Arquidiócesis Católica Romana de Indianápolis
- Editorial: We need to maintain our Catholic
perspective on end-of-life issues
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His Letter to the Galatians
- Cornucopia: The ‘No Fault’ excuse for bad behavior
- Faithful Lines: Marking birthdays - Playing them forward
- Faith, Hope and Charity: A place at the Lord’s table
- Letters to the Editor
- No letters published this week
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Mary Aileen Minta taught at Catholic schools for 52 years
- My Journey to God: Dearly Beloved
July 14, 2006
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- A call to serve the poor: ‘I’m going to keep doing this until God calls me to heaven’
- Wanted: 1,000 grocery bags of food to feed families in need
- A legacy of giving: Late repairman’s gift to benefit nine Catholic ministries
- Serra Club vocations essay: Priests and religious help others through prayer and service
- St. Vincent de Paul is collecting office equipment
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: The mission of the Church is to seek the face of the Lord
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La misión de la Iglesia es buscar el rostro del Señor
- Editorial: Making the world a better place
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - Imprisonment in Ephesus
- Cornucopia: What the world needs are a few good men
- Faithful Lines: The leastling sparrow - A life experience
- Twenty Something: Lean on faith in every zip code
- Be Our Guest: Tobacco use continues to be serious health problem for many Hoosiers
- Letters to the Editor
- Urge Congress to abolish the death penalty
- Vocations camp story is worth the read
- Continue to pray for the poor souls in purgatory
- Events Calendar
- Catholic Radio plans trip to EWTN and Marian shrine
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Alice Hemans taught at Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School
- My Journey to God: God’s Love
July 21, 2006
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- ‘Our miracle child’: 12-year-old cancer survivor and mom find love at Bethany House
- ‘This is my life’:
Golden jubilee priests are still serving in the archdiocese | Jubilarian list
- Serra Club vocations essay: Student finds examples of feet-washing at home and abroad
- What book has impacted your faith life?
-
Fall Marriage Supplement :
- Wedding Announcements
- Programs help couples prepare for marriage
- New NFP program aims to attract iPod generation (Catholic News Service)
- A time to discern: Engagement should focus on marriage, not wedding
- God’s plan for marriage: Natural Family Planning Awareness Week is July 23-29
- ‘In His Presence’ Mass and reception for NFP Week is July 28 at St. Luke Church
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: We are a Church of many faces who worship and serve together
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Somos una Iglesia de muchos rostros que adoramos y servimos juntos
- Editorial: Nearly a year later, Gulf Coast
still needs our support, prayers
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - He learns of trouble in Corinth
- Cornucopia: Intimacy is no longer a common experience
- Faithful Lines: American Indians - An integral part of the past
- Go and Make Disciples: How do I become a Catholic?
- Be Our Guest: Archdiocese’s Victim Assistance Program helps healing process begin
- Letters to the Editor
- Are the bishops out of touch with reality?
- All are called to care for our brothers and sisters
- Events Calendar
- Catholic Radio plans trip to EWTN and Marian shrine
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Benedictine Father Aidan Kavanagh was noted liturgist
- Providence Sister Mary Aileen Minta taught at Catholic schools for 52 years
- My Journey to God: Great Are the Works of the Lord
July 28, 2006
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- A portrait of love:
‘She obviously came as near to perfection as a fallen human can’
- Archdiocese to sponsor pilgrimage for October canonization
- Walking for life: College students hike across the country to save lives
- Share prayer with Jesus:
Interactive sculpture at St. Christopher Parish depicts the Last Supper
- Sisters of Providence honor golden jubilarians
- Sisters of Providence elect new leadership during general chapter
- Serra Club vocations essay: Priests, brothers and sisters enrich others with God’s grace
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Without the Eucharist, there would be no Catholic Church
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Sin la Eucaristía no existiría la Iglesia Católica
- Editorial: Liturgy speaks a language of love
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - He suffers humiliation in Corinth
- Cornucopia: Grabbing onto the wave of the future
- Faithful Lines: American Indians - An integral part of the present
- Faith and Family: Celebrate the gift of life
- Be Our Guest: We have a moral obligation to give hydration, nutrition to the permanently unconscious
- Letters to the Editor
- Priests have resided at St. Paul Hermitage for many years
- Understanding the great mystery of the Trinity and the Holy Spirit
- Events Calendar
- Catholic Radio plans trip to EWTN and Marian shrine
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Catherine Hayes was teacher, principal, administrator
- My Journey to God: Holding On To Hope
August
August 4, 2006
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- Young at heart: Catholic Heart Workcamp changes teens’ lives
- Reconnecting with the past: 600 people to attend St. Rita, St. Bridget schools’ reunion
- Awards, celebrity dancing to highlight annual Elizabella Ball
- Down on the farm:
Franciscan spirituality thrives at Michaela Farm in Oldenburg
- Saint Meinrad Archabbey exceeds $40 million campaign goal
- Archdiocesan Summer Pilgrimage to shrines and holy places in Chicago (Photo collection -- print edition only)
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Bishop is the central figure of unity in the local Church
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: El obispo es la figura central de la unidad de la Iglesia local
- Editorial: Politics in Latin America
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - Still more letters to the Corinthians
- Cornucopia: Dealing with the power of entertainment
- Faithful Lines: Volunteer group helps sisters care for Vietnamese orphans
- Faith, Hope and Charity: Church teaches preferential option for the poor and vulnerable
- Be Our Guest: New Mass translation shows that bishops are in touch with reality
- Letters to the Editor
- Stories show role models for people of all faiths
- Indianapolis fortunate to have Lucious Newsom
- With new Mass translation, bishops putting first things first
- Events Calendar
- Three parishes change Mass times due to race
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Amens
August 11, 2006
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- The power of a dream: Life-changing journey touches family and community
- Indiana bishops release new statement and DVD on death penalty
- Visiting Guadalajara seminarians continue summer ministry
- Diaconate informational sessions to be held
- Walk for Families to benefit people struggling to build a life
- The missing link:
Mass, fellowship give young adults chance to build community
- African Catholics to celebrate faith, culture on Aug. 20
- Saint Meinrad monks celebrate jubilees of profession
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul is mother church of the archdiocese
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Catedral de San Pedro y San Pablo es la iglesia matriz de la arquidiócesis
- Editorial: The Church’s mission is
to bring unity in diversity
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His strategy to go to Rome
- Cornucopia: For heaven’s sake, what’s happened to hell?
- Faithful Lines: A tale of two Shirleys amid my journey of faith
- Twenty Something: Trying to do it all
- Be Our Guest: Archdiocesan youth volunteers made a difference in Katrina relief efforts
- Letters to the Editor
- New Mass responses not how we speak to one another
- Let’s put an end to taking of innocent lives by war
- Thanks for the great article about Last Supper sculpture
- Reader: Israel has right to defend itself in war
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: The Pruning
August 18, 2006
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- The binding power of words: Readers’ faith strengthened by favorite books
- In its first 50 years, St. Monica Parish celebrates growth, diversity
- What does Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin mean to you?
- Two monks take next step toward solemn profession
- Saint Meinrad Archabbey welcomes new novice
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Faithful marriages are a gift for our parish communities
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Los matrimonios leales son una dádiva para nuestras comunidades de feligreses
- Editorial: The summer of 2006 - A time to
build up the kingdom of God
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - Trip to Jerusalem ends with prison
- Cornucopia: What’s running down the family tree?
- Faithful Lines: Another look at American Indian statistics
- Go and Make Disciples: The Church offers hope in action
- Letters to the Editor
- Wanted: More time, talent and treasure to assist Gulf Coast
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Birthday Questions
August 25, 2006
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- Archdiocese
continues
rebuilding lives on Gulf Coast
- Special collection for hurricane relief
- EWTN host is keynote speaker at annual Celebrate Life dinner
- ‘Serve Christ in the Needy’: Indianapolis to host national Society of St. Vincent de Paul meeting
- Marian Center to host first Indiana Catholic Men’s Conference
- Bishop Gettelfinger named St. Meinrad Distinguished Alumnus
- A mosaic of education: Great Spirits Camp focuses on literacy, math skills and fun
- Two men profess solemn vows as monks of Saint Meinrad
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: St. Theodora is a model of prayer from which all mission flows
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: Santa Teodora es un modelo de oración para todas las corrientes misioneras
- Editorial: To kneel or to stand
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His failures in Rome and Spain
- Cornucopia: Keeping up on what’s current in today’s world
- Faithful Lines: A practical and healing approach to peace
- Faith and Family: Commitment - It’s the chance of a lifetime
- Be Our Guest: Marriage Encounter Weekend shares message of love and purpose
- Letters to the Editor
- Columnist should have done her homework
- New Mass responses are a matter of faith
- History of Middle East could be different
- Events Calendar
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: The Wooden Cross
September
September 1, 2006
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- An Irish blessing:
Family, students create Celtic cross to remember a youth’s life
- What’s in a name? Upon canonization, Blessed Mother Theodore Guérin’s name will change
- Heritage Walk to celebrate history of south side parishes
- Sept. 30 walk is open to the public
- Future meets past: Pilgrimage roots seminarians in archdiocesan history
- Spiritual nourishment: Vibrant Mass energizes African delegation headed to congress
- Honoring our Blessed Mother:
Eagle Scout builds Marian shrine at St. Rose of Lima Parish
- Dominican novice professes simple vows
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Homeland Mission Project helps youth understand our mission of charity
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: El Proyecto Misión Patria ayuda a la juventud a entender nuestra misión de caridad
- Editorial: Heaven is our true home
- From the Editor Emeritus: St. Paul - His death and lasting influence
- Cornucopia: Work—You’d think we invented it
- Faithful Lines: Acknowledging the reality of fantasy
- Faith, Hope and Charity: Work hard to make work holy
- Be Our Guest: Child protection initiatives help protect a precious asset
- Letters to the Editor
- No letters published this week
- Events Calendar
- Program to feature people involved in Katrina relief efforts
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: A Little Nod
September 8, 2006
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- Once in a lifetime:
Mother General of Little Sisters of the Poor visits Indianapolis
- Archdiocesan schools earn high marks in accountability formula
- Gift honors Farrell’s longtime commitment to Saint Meinrad
- Father Carl Eckert, native of Sellersburg, served in Lafayette Diocese
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Dog days of summer end early with flurry of activities
- Buscando la Cara del Señor: La canícula termina temprano y con ajetreos
- Editorial: Five years later, lessons of
Sept. 11, 2001, continue
- From the Editor Emeritus: Blessed Theodore Guérin’s early life
- Cornucopia: Viva la differences which make us human
- Faithful Lines: Leadership with courage, values and goals
- Twenty Something: Keeping our loved ones close
- Letters to the Editor
- No letters published this week
- Events Calendar
- Red Mass to be celebrated on Sept. 18
- Birthline needs volunteers
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: The Painter’s Brush
September 15, 2006
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- A light in Africa: Brother and sister keep the faith in fighting health crisis
- Blue Mass honors public safety officials killed in the line of duty
- International Bazaar kicks off retreat house’s fall series
- Nigerian priests minister in Indianapolis South Deanery parishes
- Photo gallery: Relics of Sanctity
- Sisters of St. Francis welcome postulant
-
Religious Education Supplement:
- Seeking the Face of the Lord: Stewardship is still a key to carrying out Christ’s mission
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