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April 3, 2009

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'God is blessing you': Emotions evident as St. Anne parishioners break ground for new church in New Castle
Defining choices mark lives of Spirit of Service winners
- Tables are available for Spirit of Service Awards dinner on April 22
Rehearsal dates set throughout archdiocese for 175th anniversary Mass choir
Volunteers are needed to assist at 175th anniversary Mass at Lucas Oil Stadium
Lenten makeovers: St. Joseph and St. Anne parishioners restore and renovate church interiors
Bill to restore wrongful death of unborn in civil suits withdrawn
- Catholic radio provides weekly legislative updates
Speaker encourages women to look at things through eyes of Jesus
Holy Week liturgies set at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Saint Meinrad
Archdiocesan parishes schedule annual Lenten penance services
Official Appointments
Seeking the Face of the Lord: Be grateful during Holy Week and enter into its hope
Buscando la Cara del Señor: Seamos agradecidos durante la Semana Santa y adentrémonos en su esperanza
Editorial: Through ashes and tears of joy, prophetic words bring our faith home this Easter
From the Editor Emeritus: Basic Catholicism - Only God could atone for sins
Faithful Lines: As Lent wanes, continue to ‘offer up’ experiences
It's All Good: Doing our best to offer a message of God’s hope
Faith, Hope and Charity: It’s time for a ‘Spiritual Stimulus Package’
Letters to the Editor
- Reader: The Criterion is an advocate for those who suffer because of poverty, violence and injustice in our world
- Right to life must be wellspring from which all human rights flow, reader says
Events Calendar
- Seminar to address post-abortion syndrome
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Dorothy Laughlin was a teacher
- Providence Sister Helene Marie Kelly taught music
My Journey to God: This Is My Body
The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion

April 10, 2009

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Archbishop Buechlein responds to Notre Dame invitation to President Obama
General Assembly considers child poverty commission
- Catholic radio provides weekly legislative updates
Divine Mercy services are scheduled in archdiocese
Retreat for caregivers is set for April 30 in Beech Grove
Volunteers are needed to assist at 175th anniversary Mass at Lucas Oil Stadium
Easter Supplement
- Column: A Roman soldier writes about the Resurrection
Seeking the Face of the Lord: Witnesses of simple faith can be instruments of evangelization
Buscando la Cara del Señor: Los testigos de una fe sencilla pueden ser instrumentos de evangelización
Editorial: Jesus’ seven last words
From the Editor Emeritus: Basic Catholicism - Belief in the Resurrection
Cornucopia: Easter is the only hope for the human condition
Twenty Something: No second thoughts: The Easter promise of a fresh start
Letters to the Editor
- President Obama’s invitation to speak at Notre Dame is a cause for great sadness
- Has Notre Dame’s invitation to President Obama already set the Holy Spirit in motion?
- Reader: I see no respect for life issues where President Obama is concerned
- Memo to Notre Dame: If address must be given, no honorary degree for President Obama
- Church must take a consistent stand on its positions based on teachings, reader says
Events Calendar
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Marie Ellen Sullivan was a teacher and principal
My Journey to God: Surrender
The Sunday Readings: Feast of the Resurrection of the Lord / Easter

April 17, 2009

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A new country, a new culture, a new life: Kenyan family thankful for welcoming atmosphere at Bishop Chatard High School
Chrism Mass moves Church forward through history
Rehearsal dates set throughout archdiocese for 175th anniversary Mass choir
High School Youth Rally will serve as springboard for anniversary Mass
Volunteers needed to assist at 175th anniversary Mass at Lucas Oil Stadium
Survey says… Gallup programs geared to strengthen parishioner engagement
‘Journey to erase poverty’: Terre Haute children take steps to help the poor
JustFaith program empowers love of God and neighbor
ICC’s pro-life agenda headed toward homestretch
- Catholic radio provides weekly legislative updates
Seeking the Face of the Lord: God’s mercy calls us to accept responsibility for our sins
Buscando la Cara del Señor: La misericordia de Dios nos llama a aceptar responsabilidad por nuestros pecados
Editorial: Staying focused on mission during challenging times
From the Editor Emeritus: Basic Catholicism - Jesus as personal Savior
Faithful Lines: Our duty is ‘to serve the truth and the common good’
The Joyful Catholic: We can find divine love in an ordinary mirror
Catholic Education Outreach: Mission possible - History and mission of Catholic education
Letters to the Editor
- Notre Dame must be a place that continues to encourage diversity of thought, reader says
- How will we express our love for the unborn?
- Controversy should motivate us to fight more for life
- Our morals can be judged by the ways of society
Events Calendar
- Monte Cassino pilgrimages to be held in May
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: Easter Morning Encounter
The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Easter

April 24, 2009

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