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December 2, 2016

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• Farewell to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin
  • A sincere, heartfelt thank you to Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin'
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  • Bishops reflect on legacy of Cardinal Tobin for Hoosier Catholics
  • Retired bishop not surprised at pope’s selection of Cardinal Tobin
  • Religious order leaders express thanks for Cardinal Tobin
  • Retired bishop, former archdiocesan priest, values Cardinal Tobin’s humility
  • Defining Moments:
    • Parents’ love and example planted seeds of faith for Tobin children
    • Home parish helped Cardinal Tobin live out his vocation as missionary
    • God’s call to ‘love more’ is message of Cardinal Tobin’s ministry
    • Mother Teresa’s lesson in faith to Cardinal Tobin: ‘I get just what I need’
    • As disciples of Christ, faithful are called to ‘obligation of love’
    • Archbishop Tobin’s first visit to the Holy Land provided lasting impact
    • Cardinal Tobin leaves with ‘bonds of love, mercy, forgiveness and joy’
    • Archbishop Tobin makes national headlines for allowing Syrian refugee family to resettle in Indianapolis
    • Connection of teacher and disciple at the heart of friendship of Cardinal Tobin, Pope Francis
    • Pastoral letter planted seeds for reducing the effects of poverty
  • Photo essay: On a memorable day at the Vatican, a humble leader becomes a cardinal
  • Who are the active and retired cardinals of the United States?
  • How are a bishop, archbishop and cardinal different or the same?
  • The colors that different clerics wear in the Roman Catholic Church
  • Titular church symbolizes a cardinal’s ties to the clergy of Rome
  • Cardinal Tobin’s new coat of arms tells who he is, what he values
  • No ordinary Joe’s: Cardinal Ritter and Cardinal Tobin leave important imprints on local Church
  • Photo essay: 2012
  • Photo essay: 2013
  • Photo essay: 2014
  • Photo essay: 2015
  • Photo essay: 2016
  • Catholic school students offer advice to Cardinal Tobin
  • What makes a cardinal different from a bishop?
  • My Journey to God: Poems about Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin
  • Photo essay: The gift of faith, the gift of family
  • Cardinal Tobin may be leaving Indiana, but not off our radar
  • Electing a pope: a cardinal’s most important role
  • Dec. 3 farewell Mass will be streamed live on the Internet
• Archdiocesan parishes to host Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
• Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories
• Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site
• Rejoice in the Lord: Mary draws us close to her son, Jesus
  • Alégrense en el Señor: María nos acerca a su hijo, Jesús
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Pope Paul and Father Ted Hesburgh
• It's All Good: Jesus Christ, the ‘thrill of hope,’ is always cause for rejoicing
• Events Calendar
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Advent

December 9, 2016

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• Witnesses of love: Archdiocese, Cardinal Tobin bid heartfelt farewell to each other during Dec. 3 Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
  • ‘Witnesses to the Gospel know where they stand, who they belong to’
  • Photo essay: Archdiocese, Cardinal Tobin bid heartfelt farewell to each other during Dec. 3 Mass
  • ‘Let the word of God illuminate’ you, cardinal tells high school seniors
• Cardinal Tobin to celebrate midnight Mass at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
• Early family tragedy drives new CCF director to ‘help people and my Church’
• Cathedral girls’ volleyball team wins second straight state title
• Christkindl Village ‘brings Christ into the streets’ in Indianapolis
• Sisters of Providence announce Advent and Christmas season Masses
• Readers are invited to share favorite Christmas memories
• Advent resources are available on archdiocesan Web site
• Rejoice in the Lord: Saints for Advent: Mary of Nazareth, John the Baptist
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Los santos del Adviento: María de Nazaret y Juan el Bautista
• Editorial: Advent waiting begins and ends now
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - The papacy of Pope John Paul II
• Cornucopia: God gave us dominion over, and resulting joy from, the animals
• Twenty Something: Prayer box taps into spiritual hunger
• Investing with Faith: Year-end and taxes - Quick tips for financial management
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Sisters of Providence announce Advent and Christmas season Masses
  • Sacrament of reconciliation offered at Fatima for 13 hours on Dec. 20
  • Fatima Retreat House offers free event for grandparents on Dec. 16
  • Archdiocesan schola cantorum Vox Sacra to perform on Dec. 18 and Dec. 23
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Esther Lane served in Catholic schools, retreat centers
  • Franciscan Sister Angela Betsch served in schools for 36 years, in Papua New Guinea
  • Providence Sister Marian Ruth Johnson ministered in parish schools, adult education
• My Journey to God: A Christmas Prayer for Lost Souls
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent

December 16, 2016

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• ‘This is a wonderful country’: Immigrants, refugees escape persecution and poverty for the promise of a better life
• Cardinal Tobin encourages Catholics to ‘dream the dreams of God’ at African Mass
• Jennings County parish celebrates 175 years of faith
• Despite early adversity, Ritter captures state football title
• Hard work leads Roncalli to perfection, state championship
• Oldenburg Academy senior captures cross country state championship
• Divine Mercy grotto provides ‘place for people to go and be with Jesus’
• Despite family tragedy, speaker offers message of hope and healing
• SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad announce Christmas liturgies
• Rejoice in the Lord: God is with us, even when we don’t know how or why
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Dios está con nosotros, aunque no sepamos cómo ni por qué
• Editorial: Debt and religious vocations
• From the Editor Emeritus: Wrapping up 86 columns on the history of the Church
• That All May Be One: Spirit will be present at Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Appeal of music can add to richness, beauty of liturgy
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Christmas crèches on display at Archabbey Library through Jan. 6
  • Special Pacers vs. Pistons offer for Catholic Schools Week ends Dec. 20
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Joyful Noise
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 23, 2016

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• A Christmas message from Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin
  • Mensaje de Navidad del Cardenal Joseph W. Tobin
• Office of Intercultural Ministry celebrates 20 years of creating ‘richer experience for everybody’ in local Church
• Archbishop Tobin becoming a cardinal tops local news stories
• Workshop helps pastoral leaders ‘look deeper’ at what they do
• Readers share their favorite Christmas memories
  • Unique Christmas crèche a treasured family heirloom
  • Fifty years later, manger from faraway place a family tradition
  • A sign of faith and mercy in a place of tragedy and sadness
  • Granddaughter, Father Noah create special Christmas Eve memory
  • For a poor little girl, a Christmas wish comes true in children’s home
  • Feast of the Seven Fishes has special Christmas meaning for family
  • Homeless man shares in celebration of Christ’s birth
  • Family continues much-loved Christmas tradition full of fun
  • Roncalli, St. Jude families help make special Christmas wish come true
  • Guadalupe Mass leads to special memory for teacher and family
  • Memories of grandmothers, and a Ritter holiday tradition
• Men’s conference participants offer public witness to faith
• Shrinking the Monster helps others, author heal from child abuse
• Former Hispanic Ministry coordinator named director of Intercultural Ministry
• The Criterion and Catholic Center are closed from Dec. 23 to Jan. 2 for Christmas holiday
• Official Appointment
• Rejoice in the Lord: God is closer to us than we dare admit
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Dios está más cerca de lo que nos atrevemos a reconocer
• Editorial: The awesomeness of Christmas each year
• From the Editor Emeritus: The Incarnation - This is what we celebrate this Christmas
• Cornucopia: This is the day the Lord has made, so rejoice and be glad
• Emmaus Walk: Make time beyond Christmas to stay in touch with God
• Faith and Family: Reflecting on childbirth can draw us closer to God
• Letters to the Editor
  • Catholic War Veterans looking to increase presence across Indiana
• Events Calendar
  • Catholics Returning Home to be offered at St. Malachy Church starting in January
  • Documentary on Sisters of St. Francis in Oldenburg to be shown on Jan. 18
  • Presentation on Catholic families offered at Christ the King Church on Jan. 18
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: First Christmas in Bethlehem
• The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord / Christmas