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February 6, 2015

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• A tradition of giving back: New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries marks 50 years of faith
  • New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries plans several events to celebrate 50th jubilee
• Priests from archdiocese participate in Bishop Coyne’s installation Mass
• Human trafficking is focus of Feb. 8 international day of prayer
• Prayer intentions for 2015 archdiocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land
• Faith-based organizations would receive exemption through bill
• What was in the news on February 5, 1965? A possible change in the garb of cardinals, and talk of making lay cardinals
• Wedding Announcement
  • Couples may announce engagement or marriage
  • Pre Cana Conference, Tobit Weekend and One in Christ program prepare engaged couples for marriage
• As part of Year of Consecrated Life, Oldenburg Franciscans to host several events
• Rejoice in the Lord: Dying with dignity on our journey ‘to the house of the Father’
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La muerte digna es el camino de regreso a ‘la casa del Padre’
• Editorial: The land that flows with milk and honey
• From the Editor Emeritus: A new series about Jesus and the land he made holy
• It's All Good: Let God use you as an ambassador of faith
• Emmaus Walk: Special dinner with pastor provides a lifelong lesson
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Tune out distractions to listen to God
• Reflection: Super Bowl commercial highlights basic human desire for good fathers
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters to the editor were published this week
• Events Calendar
  • Gabriel Project hosts fundraiser dinners, seeks nurses in Bloomington
  • Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary senior class offers Lenten Reflection booklet
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Carol Ann Angermeier ministered in education for 42 years in Catholic schools
  • Providence Sister Edwardine McNulty ministered in education for 33 years, at motherhouse
• My Journey to God: Pilgrim Journey to Holy Lands
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 13, 2015

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• ‘The best teacher I ever had’: Student who integrated Catholic schools says faith in Jesus guided her through tumultuous time
• Archbishop Tobin invites faithful to take part in synod consultation
  • Participating in consultation will help Church respond to needs of today’s families
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Lenten disciplines include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
  • Catechism Corner: What the catechism says about Lent
• Proposed Indiana law hopes to provide parents with better prenatal information about the disabilities facing children
• Seminarians drawn closer to Christ in Holy Land pilgrimage
• What was in the news on February 12, 1965? The question of bus rides for private school students, and discussion of the reform of the curia
• 40 Days for Life campaigns to begin on Feb. 18 in Indianapolis, Bloomington
• Sisters of Providence celebrate jubilee anniversaries
• Indiana college students help form ‘the pro-life generation’
• Raffin is intern at The Criterion
• Rejoice in the Lord: We are an immigrant Church called to welcome strangers
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Somos una Iglesia inmigrante llamada a acoger al prójimo
• Editorial: Male and female are God’s design
• From the Editor Emeritus: Conditions in Palestine at the time of Christ
• Cornucopia: Trying to answer the eternal question about love
• Bruised, Hurting and Dirty: Spreading God’s message of faith, hope and love to Alana
• Twenty Something: How one young Catholic saved 2,500 kids
• Reflection: New movie is a ‘far cry’ from Christ’s vision of authentic human love
• Letters to the Editor
  • Late pastor’s radio talks helped raise funds for rebuilt Michigan basilica, reader notes
• Events Calendar
  • Marian University to present the play Almost, Maine on Feb. 27 and 28
  • RSVP seeks volunteers ages 55+
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Holy Cross Brother Raymond Harrington taught at Cathedral High School for 16 years
  • Dolores Marie Beever, 85, mother of Father Carlton Beever, died on Jan. 29 in Indianapolis
• My Journey to God: Lover of My Soul
• The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 20, 2015

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• ‘I saw the light of God again’: Family’s heartbreak leads to poignant lesson of great love in the midst of great loss
• ‘The Light Is on for You’: Confession initiative expanded after successful first year
  • How to make a good confession
• Religious freedom legislation advances in Indiana Senate
• Knights of Columbus to sponsor play about St. Maximilian Kolbe
• Catholic Aviation Association seeks to build, evangelize world of aviation
  • Public is invited to CAA meeting on Feb. 28 at Lions Club in Carmel
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Lenten activities available online
• Farming family uses contest winnings to help St. Mary School in Rushville
• Weekend retreat in Beech Grove geared to help answer Pope Francis’ call to address challenges of poverty
• Annual ‘Lecture and Irish Coffee Night’ set for March 12 at Cardinal Ritter House
• Rejoice in the Lord: Our Lenten journey, a pilgrimage of hope
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La Cuaresma: una peregrinación de esperanza
• Editorial: ISIS and moderate Muslims
• From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus began his mission along the Jordan River
• That All May Be One: Ecumenism includes personal conversion, institutional renewal
• Catholic Education Outreach: Crossing the culture gap
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Ignatian Volunteer Corps hosting informational meeting on Feb. 24
  • Fifteenth annual Lenten speaker series begins with presentation on the Eucharist
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Alice Ann Deardorff served in Catholic schools for more than 50 years
  • Ursuline Sister Anthony Wargel ministered as an educator in Catholic schools for more than 60 years
• My Journey to God: An Ash Wednesday Life
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent

February 27, 2015

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• Helping, not judging the poor: Faith and ‘chocolate ice cream understanding’ keep Sheila Gilbert focused on people in need
• Bill to ban abortion for gender selection, disabled babies advances
• Annual Sanctity of Life Dinner set for March 11 in Indianapolis
• Parish Vocations Gathering set for March 14 at college seminary
• Annunciation Parish food pantry focuses on people while serving more
• Women’s conference offers attendees chance to ‘hear many strong speakers’
• ‘Ain’t it fun?’ captures spirit of Scecina rock band
  • Coach receives statewide honor
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• What was in the news on February 26, 1965? The bones of St. Peter are found, the pope reveals secret peace talks and cardinals are given a new rank
• Share stories of how faith has made a difference in your family’s life
• Rejoice in the Lord: Lent is a time to cast off indifference
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La Cuaresma es la temporada para desterrar la indiferencia
• Editorial: Making the most of Lent as you prepare for the gift of Easter
• From the Editor Emeritus: Mary decides that Jesus’ public life should begin
• Cornucopia: Don’t blame God for the double whammies of life
• Emmaus Walk: Expectations and putting everything in God’s hands
• Faith and Family: Climb higher, achieve more during Lent
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Black Catholic marriage retreat to be held in Indianapolis on Mar. 27-29
  • Presentation at St. Barnabas Church on Mar. 15 focuses on science of Crucifixion
  • Bereavement sessions offered at St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Indianapolis
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Rosalie Marie Weller ministered as a cook, also in parishes
• My Journey to God: One Step at a Time
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Lent