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July 6, 2012

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• Sharing in creation: Pastor deepens roots of family and faith by planting gardens and raising chickens
• Sister’s love of gardens nurtures her life of faith
• Criterion staff honored for excellence in journalism
• Catholic business owners in archdiocese vigilant about religious liberty
• What was in the news on July 6, 1962? A growing concern about eliminating God from public schools, and Vatican Council plans full use of modern equipment
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priests, religious give inspiration to seek God’s kingdom first in our lives
• CRS president embraces Gospel challenge of new position
• Unique camp offers life lessons to middle school students
• Media hears how blogging is another way for Church to evangelize
• Editorial: The health care decision
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - King David’s troubled reign
• It's All Good: Remember, God always finds us lovable—no matter what
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Planning under way for Indiana Catholic Poverty Summit
• Be Our Guest: Letter misrepresents Affordable Care Act’s implications, writer says
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Miniature golf fundraiser to benefit toddler with leukemia
  • Archdiocesan young adult retreat is set for July 27-29
  • Carmelite monastery to sponsor novena
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Retreat
• The Sunday Readings: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 13, 2012

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• 'Everything they do is out of love': Special friendship connects two women who provided loving care for others
• What was in the news on July 13, 1962? Encyclical calls for global novena to prepare for ecumenical council, and editorial warns that council won’t soften methods to save souls
• The Church evangelizes in all it does, Bishop Coyne says in fortnight homily
• Serra Club vocations essay: There is ‘no competition’ in the race to the Kingdom of God
• Love of family and friends is at the heart of A Communion of Saints: Dreams of Happiness on the Road to Life written by Catholic author
• Editorial: The Church is powerless
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - The story of the prophet Elijah
• Cornucopia: When informed opinions slide down into nasty judgments
• Twenty Something: Road trip reflections on faith and mobility
• Be Our Guest: Concern for poor and number of abortions go hand in hand
• Letters to the Editor
  • Presentation by Rwandan genocide survivor to benefit retreat house
• Events Calendar
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Holy Leisure
• The Sunday Readings: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 20, 2012

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• 'Till Death Do Us Part': Couple celebrates 75th anniversary shortly before God calls husband home
• New director strives to stoke fire of faith in college students and young adults
• Wedding Announcements
  • Couples may announce engagement or marriage
• Pre Cana Conference and Tobit Weekend prepare engaged couples for marriage
• What was in the news on July 20, 1962? Textbook case goes to the Supreme Court and more predictions about the Second Vatican Council
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priests, deacons and religious inspire student to seek God first in life
• Volunteers see outreach to tornado victims as a way to live out faith
• Editorial: The Philadelphia story
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - Start of the Second Letter to the Corinthians
• Catholic Evangelization Outreach: Speaking the truth with love
• Be Our Guest: Priest’s celebration of Mass is gift to family of campers
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Parishes adjust Mass schedules for Brickyard 400 race weekend
  • ‘Hoosier Haitian Vacation’ to raise funds for new church in Port-au-Paix
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Joan Marie Massura served in education, youth ministry and retreat ministry
• My Journey to God: Ascending
• The Sunday Readings: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 27, 2012

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• 'Authentically black...truly Catholic': More than 2,200 gather in Indianapolis for National Black Catholic Congress
  • Survey shows black Catholics are more engaged in their faith
  • Genocide survivor offers faith-filled testimony of love and forgiveness
  • Photo gallery: National Black Catholic Congress XI | Part Two
• Pro-life walker tragically killed in Indiana was eager to serve God and help unborn children
• What was in the news on July 27, 1962? Questions about whether the Council will address the liberty of non-Catholics
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priest, religious plant seeds of faith to help student seek God first in life
• Teenagers ‘see God at work’ during Homeland Mission project
• Official Appointment
• Editorial: Senseless violence in Colorado is painful and confusing for all
• From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - Second half of Second Letter to the Corinthians
• Cornucopia: Here’s a reunion that covers a lifetime of friendship
• Emmaus Walk: Church is more than what we do—it’s who we are
• Faith and Family: God watches parents like we watch Olympic athletes
• Reflection: Penn State scandal is a reminder that sexual abuse affects all of society
• Letters to the Editor
  • Despite challenges, we must proclaim Good News through action, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House to host missions bazaar on Aug. 11
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Unclaimed Treasure
• The Sunday Readings: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time