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Archives - December 2009

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December 4, 2009

December 11, 2009

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‘Hope for a new life’: New Holy Family Shelter’s mission still helps homeless families seeking to rebuild their lives
- Twenty-five years later, Holy Family Shelter finds a new home
- Photo gallery
‘Pathways to Prayer’ CD series adds meditation on Holy Family and Christmas
Food for the holidays: Readers share favorite recipes that warm the heart and satisfy the palate
Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
- Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site
Example of boyhood pastor leads priest to the seminary
National Catholic Youth Conference 2009
Catholic News Around Indiana
Seeking the Face of the Lord: To serve and model Christ, priests must pray faithfully
Buscando la Cara del Señor: Los sacerdotes deben rezar con devoción para servir a Cristo y ser su ejemplo
Editorial: Still no Holy Land peace
From the Editor Emeritus: Charity in Truth - Economic globalization
Cornucopia: Christmas, the delightful guidebook to human salvation
Twenty Something: Celebrating life - The ultimate Christmas gift
Letters to the Editor
- No letters printed this week
Events Calendar
- “Empty Manger” carols and pro-life prayers are Dec. 19 in Indianapolis
- Pro-Life Youth Pilgrimage to Washington is Jan. 20-23
Obituaries
- General listing
- Franciscan Sister Mary Inez Schuman ministered as a teacher and principal for 47 years
- Greta May Davis of Columbus was the mother of Father Clem Davis and a parish volunteer
My Journey to God: Pathway to Bethlehem
The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent

December 18, 2009

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A Christmas greeting from Archbishop Buechlein
Anniversary, episcopal appointment top local news stories of 2009
- What were the top archdiocesan stories from the past decade?
- Some numbers from the past decade
Archdiocese working to create two charter schools in Indianapolis
Perkins named next president of Cardinal Ritter Jr./Sr. High School
Former death-row inmate never gave up on God despite wrongful conviction
Death penalty opponents protest Wrinkles’ execution
Deep roots: Bohman Christmas Tree Farm creates holiday memories for many families
Final Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
‘Take my yoke upon you’: Bishop Paul D. Etienne ordained and installed as bishop of Cheyenne
- Indiana Catholics bid farewell to a beloved priest
- Wyoming Catholics travel hundreds of miles to greet their new bishop
- Bishop selection process is thorough and strictly confidential
- Photo gallery: Wyoming welcomes its new shepherd
- Catechism Corner: What the Church teaches on bishops
The Incarnation and Christ’s pre-existence: At Christmas, we celebrate the birthday of the God-man sent by his Father to accomplish our redemption
Readers share their favorite Christmas stories
- Family traditions make lifetime of memories for 90-year-old
- Innocence of childhood is at the heart of Christmases’ past
- Cry out to God as he prepares us for the greatest message of all: Christ’s birth
- Surprise visit is best Christmas gift ever
- Tree mishap leads to magic of Christmas season
- Nylons bring back memories of uncomfortable Midnight Mass
- Christmas with the cousins is a great family legacy
Book captures spirit of the Irish
The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 24 through Jan. 3 for Christmas holiday
Seeking the Face of the Lord: Grateful prayer for priests would be a welcome Christmas gift
Buscando la Cara del Señor: La oración de agradecimiento a los sacerdotes en un excelente obsequio de Navidad
Editorial: A holy day has dawned that knows no sunset
From the Editor Emeritus: Charity in Truth - We must feed the hungry
Faithful Lines: Should animals be part of the Nativity scene?
The Joyful Catholic: The greatest gift is ours to share with God and others
Catholic Educational Outreach: Evangelization efforts in parishes are making a difference
Reflection: Christmas magic is evident as family shares gift of love with residents of Ronald McDonald House, Indianapolis
Letters to the Editor
- Volunteers, donors continue making Thanksgiving outreach at Terre Haute parish a successful holiday tradition
Events Calendar
- Holy Name of Jesus Parish to host 48th annual Christmas Concert
- Brownsburg parish to sponsor ‘Catholics Returning Home’
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Marie Benson served as a teacher or principal for 41 years
- Conventual Franciscan Father Mark Mindrup was a vicar provincial
My Journey to God: A Different Christmas
The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent

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