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February 1, 2008

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• Standing up for life: Youths come out in large numbers for annual March for Life
• Novena to Our Lady of Lourdes to begin on Feb. 3
• 2008 is the 150th anniversary of Lourdes apparitions
• Nine-day period of prayer has its roots in sacred Scripture
• Ministry’s goal is saving babies’ lives and women’s souls
• Pharmacists’ conscience clause bill defeated in Senate
• Book can help answer many of Lent’s challenging questions
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule annual Lenten penance services
• Catholic News Around Indiana
  • Locally produced DVDs cover various life issues
• Novices profess vows at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
• Providence Sister Marie Kevin Tighe presented with Torchbearer Award
• Lenten disciplines include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
• How do you make Lent more meaningful?
• Official Appointment
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Lent is a fresh opportunity to deepen our conversion to Jesus
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La Cuaresma es una nueva oportunidad para profundizar nuestra conversión a Jesús
• Editorial: We are called to be stewards of the tradition of Catholic prayer
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical women - Judith defeats Holofernes
• Cornucopia: February - A small but mighty month each year
• Faithful Lines: Bible passage triggers thoughts about pain
• Faith, Hope and Charity: ‘Providing help, creating hope’
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters published this week
• Events Calendar
  • ‘40 Days for Life’ begins on Feb. 6
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Dorothy Wargel was a teacher
• My Journey to God: Full Circle
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 8, 2008

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• ‘A real sense of what would Jesus do’: Faith-filled health care group marks 20 years of helping the poor and the homeless
  • A welcoming place: Clinic helps Spanish immigrants at parish
• Feb. 11 Mass to conclude archdiocesan novena
• New president-rector named at Saint Meinrad School of Theology
• Senate passes bill aimed at employers of undocumented workers
  • The Church position on immigration reform
• Religious honored at World Day of Consecrated Life Mass | Photo gallery
• Indianapolis parish to host annual Lenten speaker series
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule annual Lenten penance services
• Testimonials affirm sanctity of life at annual prayer service
• SS. Frances and Clare to present ‘Voices of Easter’ drama during Lent
• An explanation of the Presentation of the Lord
• Special Mass celebrates Catholic Schools Week | Photo gallery
• Program examines carbon footprints
• Saint Meinrad monk professes solemn vows
• Indianapolis Legatus chapter elects officers
• Lenten activities available online

• Spring 2008 Marriage Supplement

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  • Wedding Announcements
  • Sacramental themes highlight new marriage research
  • Natural Family Planning strengthens couple’s faith, hope and love
  • There’s still time to register for Pre Cana, Tobit Weekend
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• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Immigration is a complex problem that needs to be fixed
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La inmigración es un problema complejo que es necesario resolver
• Editorial: God’s plan for marriage
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical women - Esther saves the Jews
• Cornucopia: It turns out that love is a many-splendored thing
• Faithful Lines: Learning about the healing power of light
• Twenty Something: Amid noisy campaign, ‘make room’ for true agent of change
• Be Our Guest: Whether married or single, put God at the center of your life
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters published this week
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Charity Sister Patricia Rocap ministered in Indianapolis
• My Journey to God: Do Dogs Go to Heaven?
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent

February 15, 2008

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• Hundreds turn out for special Mass marking World Day of the Sick
  • Photo gallery
  • Text of the homily
  • Audio of the homily
• Archdiocese to sponsor New York pilgrimage for pope’s visit
• Father James Farrell to direct Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House
• Rebel with a cause: In Beech Grove, Dawn Eden shares her journey to chastity
• The power of children: School reaches out to deaf woman and new companion dog
• Informed consent, fetal curriculum bills pass Senate
  • Abortion statistics in Indiana
• Annual Catholic Pro-Life Dinner benefits variety of ministries
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule annual Lenten penance services
  • Lenten activities available online
• 15 Providence sisters celebrate 80, 75 or 70 years of service
• Women’s convocation to explore ‘God’s Work of Art’
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Turn to God in prayer and educate yourself about the faith this Lent
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Recurre a Dios en la oración y edúcate sobre la fe en la Cuaresma
• Editorial: Evangelization requires plain speaking and right living
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical women - Mother and sons martyred
• Cornucopia: Grace-ful living when times are hard
• Faithful Lines: May the banner of God’s love be over us
• Go and Make Disciples: How can we approach adult faith formation?
• Be Our Guest: Further concerns with abortion drug RU-486
• Letters to the Editor
  • Regular confession is good for us and a gift of God’s mercy
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Boniface Konrad was a teacher for 52 years
• My Journey to God: People of Lent
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Lent

February 22, 2008

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• Coming together in community: Fish frys are a combination of faith, food, fun and fundraising
• Archdiocesan strategic planning process now under way
• Criterion Online Edition adds new features and weekly newsletter
• Legislature passes bill to aid homeless youths in Indiana
  • Go online to learn what is happening in the legislature
• Lenten day of reflection focuses on forgiveness
• Inspirational talks, Mass to highlight ‘Coaching for Christ’ event
• Fifth annual Indiana Women’s Catholic Conference set for March 15
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule annual Lenten penance services
• Lenten activities available online
• Growing in faith: Hundreds of archdiocesan Scouts receive religious awards
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: Underestimating the value of discipline in teaching our youth about the faith
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: La subestimación del valor de la disciplina en la enseñanza de la fe a nuestros jóvenes
• Editorial
  • What is this world coming to? Turn to God for the answer
  • Memo to Planned Parenthood: Leave our young people alone
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical women - Elizabeth, wife of Zechariah
• Cornucopia: Centuries apart in fact, but not in spirit
• Faithful Lines: Angels of God: guardians near and dear
• Be Our Guest: We need to resolve the tangled mess of immigration laws, policies and human situations
• Letters to the Editor
  • Archbishop’s immigration column leaves reader with lots of questions
• Events Calendar
  • Ray Guarendi to speak at Catholic Radio Indy dinner
  • Our Lady of Lourdes School is searching for alumni
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Margaret Sullivan taught school for 54 years
• My Journey to God: The Alabaster Jar
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent

February 29, 2008

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• ‘A long and unbroken tradition’: Seminarian makes Lenten pilgrimage to Roman station churches
  • Archdiocesan priests who are alumni of the Pontifical North American College
• NCEA convention to feature dedicated days
• Looking beneath the surface of heated rhetoric on immigration reform
• Bill to regulate pornography passes House, heads to Senate
  • Archdiocese of Indianapolis working on anti-pornography initiative
• Archdiocesan parishes schedule annual Lenten penance services
  • Lenten activities are available online
• Class rank is becoming a thing of the past at many high schools
• Stations of the Cross
• Embracing the Franciscan way: Marian College speech and debate coach uses faith-based approach
• Steve Angrisano to perform at archdiocesan youth rally | Photo gallery
• Catholic News Around Indiana: Speaker explores ‘Growing Up Catholic’ in the mid-20th century
• Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary welcomes parents and pastors | Photo gallery
• Seeking the Face of the Lord: A profound ‘thank you’ to all for your support and prayers
• Buscando la Cara del Señor: Mi más profundo agradecimiento por todo su apoyo y sus oraciones
• Editorial: Got a minute? Make time to pray for vocations every day
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical women - Mary, the mother of God
• Cornucopia: If a human did it, it’s probably in error
• Faithful Lines: Angels - From the sublime to childish views
• Faith and Family: See the sick and caregivers as Christ
• Letters to the Editor
  • Thank you to our many holy priests who guide us on the path to salvation
• Events Calendar
  • Parishes offer Easter bread
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Charles Craig Jr. was the father of Father Christopher Craig
• My Journey to God: Carrying My Cross
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent