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November 6, 2015

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• ‘Please don’t forget us’: Assisting millions of Syrian and Iraqi refugees is a way of expressing faith, CRS director says
  • How to help victims of refugee crises
• United Catholic Appeal campaign on Nov. 7-8 will impact lives throughout the archdiocese
• Supporting Church in the Holy Land a ‘question of love’
• What was in the news on Nov. 5, 1965? Revelation document passed at Council, the editors respond to charges of communism, and parish societies are proclaimed dead
• Seminarians’ pilgrimage of faith includes visit to saint’s shrine
• More local volunteers are still needed to help with National Catholic Youth Conference on Nov. 19-21

• Vocations Supplement

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  • Column: The Jubilee of Mercy and discernment
  • God’s joy and humor shine through in priest’s life
  • Benedictine Sisters find joy in community, ministry and prayer
  • High schools work to help students be open to God’s call in their lives
  • Carmelite nuns’ community celebrates 500th anniversary of foundress’ birth
  • Sister’s focus on doing ‘small things’ leads to closer bond with God
  • Saint, Sisters of Providence help young adult’s discernment to religious life
  • Seminarian looks forward to empowering the faith of the laity
  • Husband, father becomes a deacon to serve the Church in a different way
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• Rejoice in the Lord: A vibrant young Church renews us all
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El dinamismo de la Iglesia joven nos renueva a todos
• Editorial: The synod’s final report
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - The remarkable St. Bernard and the papacy
• It's All Good: God is at work in all of us—wherever we are on our journey
• Faith, Hope and Charity: Doing all we can to help with the refugee crisis
• Be Our Guest: A Call to Love: Vocation Awareness
• Letters to the Editor
  • Founding Fathers knew the importance of the Second Amendment, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Advent African-American and African Catholic Women’s Retreat set for Dec. 5
  • Sisters of Providence to host Feast of Our Lady of Providence Mass on Nov. 14
  • Six Divorce and Beyond sessions scheduled from Nov. 10-Dec. 15
  • St. Barnabas Parish offers unique ‘Giving Market’ on Nov. 21-22
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Unborn purpose
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 13, 2015

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• From near death to new life: Unlikely friendship changes lives of men who work together to help the homeless
• In homecoming, Bishop Etienne calls men to follow Holy Spirit
  • Businessman and author transforms his life by saying ‘yes’ to God
  • Speaker helps Catholic men live their faith, enter into Holy Year of Mercy
• Young women receive Benedictine sisters’ first-ever Mary and Martha Awards for hearts of prayer and service
• What was in the news on Nov. 12, 1965? The pope seeks a ‘new Pentecost,’ Cuban refugees coming to Indianapolis, and support grows for government funded birth control
• Inspired by parent’s battle with cancer, Brebeuf girls’ soccer team comes together to win state title
• Memorial Mass for bishops, priests set for Nov. 24 at Calvary Cemetery Chapel
• Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories
• Unique ‘Table of Plenty’ dinner event to benefit NCYC scholarships
• Rejoice in the Lord: Powerful moment awaits young Catholics coming to Indianapolis
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Los jóvenes católicos que vendrán a Indianápolis vivirán momentos trascendentales
• Editorial: Saints are guiding stars on our way to Christ
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Eleanor of Aquitaine and Henry II
• Cornucopia: We’re grateful to belong in many kinds of families
• Twenty Something: Searching for peace with help from a sage
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Archabbey Library Gallery hosts photograph exhibit
  • Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute displays art by Sisters of Providence
  • Benedict Inn to host evening of reflection on ‘The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass’ on Nov. 30
  • Celebrate Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe with pilgrimage to Illinois shrine
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Grandson Observing a New Apple
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 20, 2015

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• ‘Show mercy like the Father’: Archdiocese prepares to begin Holy Year of Mercy on Dec. 8
  • Schedule of Holy Year of Mercy events in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
  • How to receive a plenary indulgence during the Holy Year of Mercy
  • Tell us how mercy and forgiveness have made a difference in your life
• Lay Ministry program offers opportunity to ‘know history behind faith’
  • Archdiocese offers discounted educational, catechetical courses
• ‘Blessed journey’ takes Cathedral to state crown and first undefeated season in girls volleyball
• Providence goes ‘the distance’ to win state volleyball title for third consecutive year
• What was in the news on Nov. 19, 1965? Changes called for in a Council text on marriage, the Vatican needs a press secretary, and ND fans are told to not be so rowdy
• Rejoice in the Lord: Grateful people are happy people
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Las personas agradecidas son personas felices
• Editorial: Grateful for the Catholic Church
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Richard the Lionheart led Third Crusade
• That All May Be One: May the Spirit of God continue to move us in ecumenical efforts
• Be Our Guest: Brown’s legacy includes imploring Church to address racial issues
• Be Our Guest: Let us grow in vocation awareness of the diverse forms of consecrated life
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Applicants sought for ‘GIVEN: Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum’
  • Memorial Mass for bishops, priests set for Nov. 24 at Calvary Cemetery Chapel
  • Providence Food Pantry in Terre Haute to raffle Thanksgiving baskets
  • ‘Christmas Gift for the Homeless’ event in Indianapolis to be held on Dec. 19
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Hands
• The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

November 27, 2015

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• National Catholic Youth Conference 2015: Here I am Lord | Aquí estoy, Señor
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  • Cardinal calls youths to extend Christ’s kingdom during NCYC’s closing Mass
  • NCYC helps ‘young people have an encounter with Christ,’ organizer says
  • Archbishop Tobin gives charge to archdiocesan youths: ‘If today you hear his voice, harden not your heart’
  • God’s love and Mary’s ‘yes’ overcome haunting moments in life, speaker says
  • Music, humor, wisdom highlight opening general session at youth conference
  • Youth conference opens teenagers’ eyes to variety of vocational paths
  • Teens encouraged to bring hopes, stresses and fears to the altar of sacrifice
  • Photo gallery: Youths live out their faith at National Catholic Youth Conference
  • Youths stand in long lines to experience God’s mercy in confession
  • Extraordinary form of the Mass draws youths into quiet prayer
  • Young adult siblings return to NCYC to volunteer as a means of ‘giving back’
  • Service opportunities in thematic park engage youths in ‘a key part of our faith’
  • Adoration, Prayer Corner offer opportunity for many forms of prayer
  • Youths share how faith makes a dramatic difference in their lives
  • Tree house at theme park will take root at CYO camp in Brown County
• Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site
• Tell us how mercy and forgiveness have made a difference in your life
• Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories
• What was in the news on Nov. 26, 1965? The passing of the religious liberty schema, a church burns down in Indianapolis and the pope makes suprising remarks
• Rejoice in the Lord: ‘The days are coming, says the Lord.’ Are we ready?
  • Alégrense en el Señor: ‘—Vienen días —dice el Señor.’ ¿Estamos preparados?
• Editorial: NCYC helps young Church grow in their lives of faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - The golden age of papal power
• Cornucopia: It’s time to really put on our thankful hats and celebrate
• Emmaus Walk: Counting my blessings with a sincere gratitude each day
• Faith and Family: Penance during Advent can lead to true joy
• Reflection: Work with God’s help to foster solidarity in the face of terror
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Food and festivities abound at ‘Holidays Under the Spires’ in Oldenburg on Dec. 5
  • Advent lessons and carols service planned for Dec. 7 at Saint Meinrad
  • Sisters of Providence invite all to Advent prayer services, Mass
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Thank You Lord
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Advent