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September 2, 2016

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• ‘A better understanding’: A week of fun and faith at summer camp ‘builds bridges’ for Muslims, Catholics
• St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities named Non-Profit of the Year
• Fatima statue visits southern Indiana parishes on its ‘Tour for Peace’
• Vox Sacra to ‘praise God’ during first public concert
• Youths touch lives of residents through Nazareth Farm project
• How has Mother Teresa touched your life?
• Rejoice in the Lord: Marriage and family life have a profound, distinctive spirituality
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El matrimonio y la vida familiar encierran una espiritualidad profunda y característica
• Editorial: Sisters’ ministry reflected God’s love to rural poor
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Pius XII began to change the Church
• It's All Good: In this great big world of ours, little things still matter
• Reflection: African National Eucharistic Congress a celebration of faith
• Reflection: Mother Teresa of Calcutta - ‘Do something beautiful for God’
• Reflection: Seek greater consistency in allowing for conscience rights of all people
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • St. Vincent de Paul seeks help with Mission 27 Resale shop
  • Sisters of Providence to host ‘The Gospel of Matthew’ retreat on Sept. 17
  • Indy Irish Fest set for Sept. 15-18
  • Dominican Sister Nancy Murray to perform one-person play on St. Catherine of Siena at Marian University on Sept. 16-17
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: First Day Of School (And Every Day After)
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 9, 2016

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• Mother Teresa remembered for her holiness by local people who met her
• Mass honoring canonization of St. Teresa of Calcutta recalls her ‘shining example’
• Documentary on Divine Mercy to be shown in Batesville Deanery theaters
• Benedict sisters to honor local women as ‘Angels of Grace’
• Rejoice in the Lord: Freedom always involves responsibility
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La libertad siempre implica responsabilidad
• Editorial: St. Teresa of Calcutta - A woman for all seasons
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - The 1950s saw a healthy Church
• Cornucopia: Contemplating the navel in a unique, productive way
• Twenty Something: Dreaming of the Caribbean - bold adventures, homecomings
• Reflection: Care for the poor is rooted in Christian simplicity
• Letters to the Editor
  • Parents need to take the lead on teaching children about sexuality and pornography, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Holy Year of Mercy Marian Jubilee set for Oct. 8 in Columbus
  • St. Louis Parish Festival in Batesville is set for Sept. 18
  • ‘The Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary’ retreat set for Sept. 16-18 in Bloomington
  • American Sign Language tour of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods set for Sept. 24
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Carlita Koch served as prioress, teacher, pastoral associate
  • Benedictine Father Cletus Miller was a missionary in South Dakota, Guatemala
• My Journey to God: Born to Serve the Lord
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 16, 2016

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• Answer to a prayer: Couple’s devotion to St. John Paul II leads to unforgettable engagement
• Mary is Mother of Mercy, witness to Jesus’ mercy, Archbishop Tobin tells NCCW attendees
• Archbishop Kurtz encourages NCCW members to show, receive mercy
• St. Teresa of Calcutta’s witness, life of faith inspire readers
• Speakers share how to find forgiveness, joy amid sorrow
• Prayer must be at heart of uniting communities, priest says
• What was in the news on September 16, 1966? The ICC is formed, and pope warns priests about ‘doubt, anxiety’ after council
• White Mass for Catholic medical professionals is set for Sept. 29
• Grant applications for funds from three endowments are due by Oct. 31

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  • Column: Prayer helps close the breach between Gospel and daily life
  • Authentic catechetical renewal seeks to bring faith and life together
  • Prayer program teaches participants how to hear God’s voice in their lives
  • ‘Faithful Citizenship’ can help Catholics form consciences for election
  • Tebbe notes importance of voting despite candidates with “very serious flaws”
  • Shelbyville parish helps with new USCCB program on prayer
• Rejoice in the Lord: Difficult moral choices cannot be avoided, must be addressed
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Las decisiones morales difíciles son ineludibles, deben afrontarse
• Editorial: The campaign to repeal the Hyde Amendment
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - John XXIII opens Vatican II
• That All May Be One: Caring, compassion integral to many faith traditions
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Two-night St. Maurice Parish mission features Catholic actor Frank Runyeon
  • Women of the Church conference registration deadline is Sept. 26
  • Marian University offers three-part series on refugees and migration
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Marilyn Therese Lipps served in Catholic schools, catechesis
  • Providence Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor served in administration, Catholic schools
• My Journey to God: I Hear God’s Symphony
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 23, 2016

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• A wonderful adventure: Newlyweds experience once-in-a-lifetime encounter with Pope Francis on Italy trip
• Stay connected to each other and to Jesus, Archbishop Tobin encourages educators
• Young Adult Servant of the Year Award to be presented on Sept. 25
• 40 Days for Life campaign starts on Sept. 28, more participants needed
• Annual Respect Life Sunday Mass, Life Chain events set for Oct. 2
• God specializes in second chances, NCCW speaker says
• Rejoice in the Lord: Respecting human life: the way to peace
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El respeto hacia la vida humana es el camino hacia la paz
• Editorial: Like Pope Francis, nurture the light of faith in your lives
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - The Holy Spirit guides Vatican II
• Cornucopia: Viewing the big picture, with the ‘facts,’ from several angles
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: ‘Take it to the Queen: Embracing the Mother of Mercy’
• Be Our Guest: Participate in 40 Days for Life campaign and help build a culture of life
• Letters to the Editor
  • Series on 20th-century Church is informative, reader notes
  • Living by example is the best lesson we can share with our children
• Events Calendar
  • Author, priest abuse victim Norbert Krapf to offer book signing on Oct. 1 in Indy
  • Notre Dame professor to offer Thomas Merton conference in Beech Grove
  • Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House to offer healing Mass on Oct. 3
  • Papal Missionary of Mercy to lead parish mission on Oct. 9-11 in Indianapolis
  • Mount St. Francis to host ‘Mercy and Prayer: A Weekend with Francis of Assisi’ on Oct. 7-9
  • Sisters of Providence offer special Mass for Feast of St. Mother Theodore Guérin on Oct. 3
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Healing Hands Of Jesus
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 30, 2016

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• ‘Build me a cross’: Daughter’s story of abandonment becomes a tale of grace, mercy and forgiveness
• Renowned priest, canon lawyer celebrates 50 years of ordained ministry
• Columbus parish celebrates historic past, vibrant future in 175th anniversary
• What was in the news on September 30, 1966? A new office to fight poverty, an encyclical on peace, and the start of a nursing program at Marian College
• Rejoice in the Lord: Find joy in politics through God’s grace
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Encontremos alegría en la política por medio de la gracia de Dios
• Editorial: Why young people leave the faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - The third session of Vatican II
• Emmaus Walk: Who’s looking out for you? Our awesome God
• Faith and Family: Be faithful in little things from childhood
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence offer activities in October celebrating St. Mother Theodore
  • CYO Camp offers fun fall break camps on Oct. 7-9, 9-11 and 20-22
  • Sisters of St. Benedict offer ‘Come and See’ discernment weekend on Oct. 21-23
  • ‘Public Square Rosary’ in honor of Fatima to be held on Oct. 15
  • Notre Dame professor emeritus of liturgy to speak at Marian University on Oct. 2
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Abiding
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time