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January

January 8, 2016

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• ‘God was holding my hand the whole time’: 82-year-old woman shares story of love, faith and fleeing from communism
• Vigil for Life, solemn observance of Roe v. Wade set for Jan. 21 and Jan. 22
• Made a resolution to improve your health this year? Try these health/faith improving methods to strengthen connection with God
• Mass highlights joyful expression of faith and farewell to a friend
• What was in the news on Jan. 7, 1966? First black bishop for the U.S. in the 20th century is ordained, and Race-Religion group moves to Indiana
• Rejoice in the Lord: God is the merciful source of peace and justice for all
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Dios es la fuente misericordiosa de paz y justicia para todos
• Editorial: Welcoming the stranger
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Turmoil in the 14th-century papacy
• It's All Good: Find the courage to say ‘yes’ to God’s plan in life
• Twenty Something: Tackling the new year one heroic minute at a time
• Letters to the Editor
  • Reciting Hail Mary a good practice for extraordinary ministers of holy Communion
• Events Calendar
  • Attorney representing Priests for Life against HHS mandate to speak on Jan. 16
  • St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute celebrating 60th anniversary of church building on Jan. 17
  • Human trafficking talk set for Jan. 16 at St. John Paul II Parish’s St. Joseph Campus
  • ‘Passion and Purpose for Marriage’ event at St. Luke the Evangelist Church on Jan. 30
  • St. Malachy Parish offers ‘Catholics Returning Home’ series starting on Jan. 12
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Holy Family
• The Sunday Readings: Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

January 15, 2016

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• Religious liberty threatened in proposed state civil rights legislation
• Mother’s life of kindness and mercy inspires daughter in her care for others
• Jan. 20 service in Indianapolis to mark Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
• Saint Meinrad Archabbey remains rooted in prayer, service to Church
• What was in the news on Jan. 14, 1966? A new name for the Rhythm Service, prayer in public schools discussed, and the Index of Forbidden Books
• Franciscan Alliance opens its first inpatient hospice facility on south side of Indianapolis
• Rejoice in the Lord: All are called to holiness, the fulfillment of Christian life
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Todos estamos llamados a la santidad: la plenitud de la vida cristiana
• Editorial: Stand up for life in nation’s capital, at home or on a digital pilgrimage
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Seven popes lived in Avignon
• Cornucopia: Sometimes we can learn from what’s not exactly true
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Jan. 20 lecture focuses on St. Mother Theodore Guérin’s early letters
  • Msgr. Paul Koetter to lead St. Agnes Parish mission on Feb. 7-8 in Nashville
  • Discerning a vocation to religious life? Attend Indy’s Got Sisters weekend retreat
  • Right to Life of Indianapolis Memorial Service for the Unborn set for Jan. 17
  • Applicants sought for ‘GIVEN: Catholic Young Women’s Leadership Forum’
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: God is Hope and Optimism
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 22, 2016

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• ‘It’s a big part of who I am’: Faith, family and football mark the heart of Marian coach’s two special journeys
• Saint Meinrad Archabbot Justin DuVall announces resignation
• State lawmakers consider expanding protections for the unborn
• New director of Fatima Retreat House is eager to help others in their spiritual lives
• 21 Sisters of Providence celebrate jubilees
• Book offers tips for growth in spiritual life, daily living
• What was in the news on Jan. 21, 1966? Faiths join together to fight poverty, the Anglican Primate to visit the pope, and money saved by archdiocesan Purchasing Office
• Rejoice in the Lord: All life is sacred, especially the most vulnerable
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Toda la vida es sagrada, especialmente la más vulnerable
• Editorial: Christians are the face of mercy, not perfect but forgiven
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - The Great Western Schism lasted for 39 years
• That All May Be One: Christmas letter from Muslim highlights spirit of ecumenism
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Mere orthodoxy and Pope Francis
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • String sextet to perform free concert on Jan. 25 at St. Meinrad Archabbey
  • ‘Seven Deadly Sins, Seven Lively Virtues’ day of reflection to be held at Fatima Retreat House
  • Saint Meinrad will host a Black History Lecture on Feb. 2
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Unborn Purpose
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 29, 2016

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• Praying for every life: Local observances of Roe v. Wade decision raise voices for the voiceless
• Pilgrims live out pro-life beliefs while stranded on turnpike
• Evening Vigil for Life reflects ‘darkness’ and the call to be light
• Religious liberty is among freedoms to be protected under proposed bill
• What was in the news on Jan. 28, 1966? Pope Paul VI is concerned about a startling rise in invalid marriages, and the cause of canonization for Blessed John Neumann is opened

• Catholic Schools Week Supplement

  • Column: Give thanks for the amazing impact of Catholic schools
  • Unique process ‘enhances Catholic teaching,’ develops leadership skills
  • Veteran teacher embraces students and their differences
  • 16 success stories of Catholic schools in 2016
  • Focus on Catholic faith and prayer guides teacher and her students
  • High school campus ministry programs help deepen students’ faith
  • Religion teacher hopes his approach will connect students with God
  • New program builds bridge between science and faith
  • Blessings abound as teacher creates special moments for students
  • Learning through play builds strong foundation for pre-K children
  • Space flight helps educator lead students to a new dimension
  • About our Catholic schools and how to afford them
  • Catholic Schools Map
  • Spiritual development of school staffs is key to achieving ultimate goal
  • Archbishop shares special bond and story with seniors
  • Faith and friendship mark senior’s education experience
  • Student savors the bonds with classmates and Christ
  • A father’s love of Providence leads to school’s new chapel
  • Catholic education: A gift that keeps giving through the generations
  • Thank you for your support: Value of Catholic schools to country and Church is indispensable, speaker says
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• Rejoice in the Lord: Answering the call to be missionary disciples
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La respuesta ante el llamado a ser discípulos misioneros
• Editorial: Young people, thank you for your witness of faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - Debate over the powers of councils
• Cornucopia: Terrorism exists closer to home than we may think
• Emmaus Walk: In good times and bad, recognize God’s omnipresent image
• Faith and Family: St. Benedict’s Rule has ancient wisdom about mercy for families
• Reflection: A challenge to care more deeply about our ‘neighbors’ in Christ
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Mount St. Francis to offer Weekend of Peace for Women retreat on Feb. 12-14
  • Archabbey Library sponsors gallery talk by artist of current exhibit on Feb. 6
  • Notre Dame professor to give lecture at Marian University on Feb. 22
  • Sisters of Providence schedule Lenten book study series on Feb. 13 and March 23
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: A prayerful woman, standing alone
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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February

February 5, 2016

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• Brothers’ reunion is made possible through touches of mercy, forgiveness
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Lenten disciplines include fasting, almsgiving, prayer
  • Catechism Corner: What the catechism says about Lent
• Poverty pastoral reflection guide aims to help people grow in faith
• School choice proposal advances in Senate during School Choice Week
• Conventual Franciscans reach out to the margins from Mount St. Francis
• What was in the news on Feb. 4, 1966? A hope for peace in Vietnam, confusion over decrees on the use of Latin, and Father Hans Kueng expresses changes he’d like to see
• Wedding Announcements
  • Couples may announce engagement or marriage in The Criterion
• Couple to Couple League classes teach natural family planning, ‘open couples to grace’
• Parishes and groups offer marriage ministry throughout archdiocese
• Pre Cana Conference, Tobit Weekend and One in Christ programs prepare engaged couples for marriage
• Applications for Brooke Nichole Lahr Scholarship due on Feb. 12
• Rejoice in the Lord: Preparing for a holy Lent in the Year of Mercy
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Preparativos para una Cuaresma santa en el Año de la Misericordia
• Editorial: Mexico’s vicious drug cartels
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - The popes became Renaissance men
• It's All Good: Use Lent as a time to strengthen your spiritual muscles
• Reflection: Pilgrimage, unexpected delay offer lessons in patience, trust and sacrifice
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Participants needed for 40 Days for Life campaign from Feb. 10-March 20
  • Reverse raffle and dinner on Feb. 20 to benefit Catholic Charities Indianapolis
  • Celebrate Marriage ministry offers reception for all married couples on Feb. 13
  • Retreat for busy mothers scheduled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Feb. 26-28
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Sister Mary Ann Schumann helped start archdiocese’s first perpetual adoration chapel across central and southern Indiana
• My Journey to God: The Presentation
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

February 12, 2016

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• Archbishop Tobin announces changes for three deaneries; two parishes to be merged
  • Archbishop: Connected in the Spirit will help Church adapt to changing world
  • Parishioners, pastoral leaders reflect on challenges to merging parishes
  • Connected in the Spirit Official Decrees: Bloomington, Connersville and Seymour deaneries
• Indianapolis parish to host 16th annual Lenten speaker series
• Women’s conference offers speakers on ‘Mercy for All’
• Religious liberty, LGBT rights legislation fails to advance
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Biannual grants awarded to parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies
• Rejoice in the Lord: Use Lent to celebrate, experience God’s mercy
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Aprovechemos la Cuaresma para celebrar y vivir la misericordia de Dios
• Editorial: Observing Lent in the Holy Year of Mercy
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - Three less than saintly popes
• Cornucopia: What is love? Can anyone really define it?
• Twenty Something: Oh, what a tangled web: rising above Instagram envy
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Christopher West to speak at E6 Catholic Men’s Conference in St. Leon on March 5
  • Statewide family conference set for March 12-13 in Kokomo
  • Grief seminar focusing on family members to take place on March 14
  • Struggling couples invited to Retrouvaille weekend on Feb. 26-28 in Indianapolis
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Lent is the Time
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent

February 19, 2016

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• ‘You see how precious life is’: A child’s need for a transplant leads a faith community to give from the heart
• Audit again finds archdiocese in compliance with charter
  • Reporting Information
• Father Kenneth Ciano worked overseas before serving as a priest for 20 years
• Saint Meinrad Archabbey receives new novice
• Christopher West to speak at men’s conference on March 5
• Lawmakers consider lifting lifetime ban on food stamps for reformed drug felons
• New Hispanic Ministry coordinator brings experience and ‘fresh eyes’
  • Nuevo coordinador del Ministerio Hispano trae consigo experiencia y una perspectiva nueva
• ‘10 Things’ catechetical resource is updated in Spanish
  • El recurso catequético ‘10 cosas’ está actualizado en español
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
  • Lenten activities available online
• Portion of Lenten Rice Bowl proceeds benefit area charities
  • Fourteen area charitable organizations benefit from 2015 Rice Bowl campaign
• What was in the news on Feb. 18, 1966? Pope Paul VI changes Lenten fasting regulations, the birth control commission to be amended and a shortage of priests worldwide is noted
• Rejoice in the Lord: Opening our hearts to the Lord through prayer, sacraments, charity
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Abramos el corazón al Señor a través de la oración, los sacramentos y la caridad
• Editorial: Pornography is a grave evil
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - Julius II, the warrior pope
• That All May Be One: Despite what some say, all religions are not the same
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Taking on the ‘smell of the sheep,’ we might just find the shepherd
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Dynamic Catholic Institute’s ‘The Four Signs’ at St. Michael Church on Mar. 12
  • More participants needed in 40 Days for Life in Bloomington and Indianapolis
  • Retrouvaille weekend for healthier marriages set for Feb. 26-28 in Indy
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Daughter of Charity Sister Rosaria Raidl ministered in health care for 45 years, serving as a community nurse
  • Providence Sister Regina Shaughnessy ministered as an educator for 33 years, including in the archdiocese
  • St. Joseph Sister Mary Cora Thoman served the archdiocese at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis
• My Journey to God: Morning Prayer
• The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday of Lent

February 26, 2016

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• ‘I knew he was there’: Visit to confessional, priestly advice lead woman to trust God’s future plan
• ‘24 Hours for the Lord’ will highlight sacrament of penance
• Archbishop Tobin is named ‘Indy’s 2016 Irish Citizen of the Year’
• Friends of Honduran Children gala fundraiser is March 5 in Indianapolis
• Archbishop Tobin, Orthodox leader see significance in Havana meeting
  • Historic meeting reflects ‘imperfect communion’
• Four novices profess temporary vows at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
• Exposure of fetal remains disposal practices prompts legislative action
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• What was in the news on Feb. 25, 1966? More on Lenten fasting and abstinence, and deacons conduct a high school ‘experiment’
• Rejoice in the Lord: Practicing mercy in the season of Lent
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Practicar la misericordia durante la Cuaresma
• Editorial: Knowing Jesus and his mercy and sharing it with others
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - The reconquest of Spain
• Cornucopia: Is there a modern way to celebrate the Lenten season?
• Emmaus Walk: Don’t be afraid to surrender your problems to God
• Faith and Family: Lenten spiritual practices gives new life to our souls
• Letters to the Editor
  • Bishop Barron’s column on chips’ ad offers food for thought, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Notre Dame Handbell and Celebration choirs to perform at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
  • Dr. Cecilia Moore to speak at lecture at Cardinal Ritter Birthplace on March 14
  • Archbishop Tobin to speak at interfaith environmental care discussion on March 12
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Oh Such Joy
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent

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March

March 4, 2016

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• Faith—tested and deepened: First-year teachers in Notre Dame program leave their mark on students
• Businessman’s commitment to employees and faith strikes chord at poverty summit
  • Leaders share ideas, discuss efforts to help Hoosiers out of cycle of poverty
• Grant will help parish leaders grow leadership, financial skills
  • Lilly grant will fund array of programs through 2018
• Lawmakers reject expansion of payday lending; decide to study issue
• Marriage Day Celebration for all married couples is set for April 24 at cathedral
• Notre Dame Glee Club to perform at St. Alphonsus Church in Zionsville on March 13
• What was in the news on March 4, 1966? Understanding Vatican II’s call for religious liberty, the cost of the council, and a condemnation of war
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Rejoice in the Lord: Making mercy visible through corporal works of mercy
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Las obras piadosas como manifestaciones claras y tangibles de la misericordia
• Editorial: When Catholics disagree with Church teaching
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - It spreads to newly-discovered lands
• It's All Good: Let’s be ‘Good News’ people and let Christ’s light shine through
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Adolescent substance abuse discussion set for March 16 at St. Joan of Arc Parish
  • Bread for the World ‘Letter Workshop’ set for March 12 in Indianapolis
  • Women’s Only Weekend retreat scheduled for April 8-10 at Camp Rancho Framasa
  • St. Boniface Parish offering pilgrimage to Germany, Austria and Switzerland
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Abbot Alan Berndt led former Blue Cloud Abbey in South Dakota for 16 years
  • Providence Sister Marilyn Rose Ginder served in mental health care for 25 years
• My Journey to God: The Pew
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 11, 2016

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• ‘Prepare it with love’: Cathedral Soup Kitchen volunteer’s recipe for life helps nourish the body and the soul
• The Criterion announces change to Events Calendar and event submission policy
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• What was in the news on March 11, 1966? Ecumenism in Great Britain, a new birth control commission, and the value of Catholic schools
• Lawmakers pass bill to expand Individual Development Accounts
• Rejoice in the Lord: Making mercy visible through spiritual works of mercy
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Las obras piadosas como manifestaciones espirituales de la misericordia
• Editorial: Christian optimism springs from a realistic faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - Start of the Protestant Reformation
• Cornucopia: Hey, are you paying attention, are you listening?
• Twenty Something: The nun who kissed Elvis, ditched Hollywood and found her home
• Reflection: Christian optimism springs from a realistic faith
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Divorce and Beyond six-meeting session to run April 12-May 17
  • Annunciation Parish will offer Good Friday Tenebrae service
  • Iraqi ambassador to speak on the future of Iraq at Marian University on March 31
  • Sisters of Providence offer ‘Come and See’ weekend on April 8-10
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Where do I stand? How close do I get?
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Lent

March 18, 2016

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• ‘Put on the armor of God’: Catholic men encouraged in their faith at conference
• Pastor will receive national education honor
• Easter liturgies are set at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad Archabbey
• Protection for unborn, low-income persons, and improvements in school choice among ICC’s legislative successes in 2016
• Three months into Holy Year of Mercy, a plenary indulgence reminder
• What was in the news on March 18, 1966? A rebuke on U.S. policy in Asia, and more English in the Mass hopes to add more meaning
• Divine Mercy Sunday services will be on April 3 at parishes
• Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Rejoice in the Lord: Mercy is the key to understanding the Lord’s passion
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La misericordia es la clave para comprender la pasión del Señor
• Editorial: Seven last words of Jesus
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - England’s conversion to Protestantism
• That All May Be One: Whether Christian, Muslim or Jew, God deserves our worship
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Spiritual direction - An aid in worship and evangelization
• Be Our Guest: Gift of iPods are a cherished blessing for residents of The Villas of Guerin
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • St. Mark Disability Awareness Mass and reception are scheduled for April 24
  • Traveling image of Our Lady of Guadalupe coming to archdiocese on March 20-April 3
  • Health Ministry Speaker Series talk on March 30 to focus on mental health
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Look Beyond
• The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord

March 25, 2016

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• Interfaith panelists say environment is ‘an issue that affects all of us’
• Bust of Cardinal Ritter is unveiled at Irish coffee event
• What was in the news on March 25, 1966? An historic meeting with the archbishop of Canterbury, and a light-hearted take on the Batman sitcom
• Photos: St. Patrick's Day Parade
• Robotics team at St. Thomas Aquinas earns spot in world championship
• Easter liturgies are set at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad Archabbey
• Rejoice in the Lord: Good Friday is the pathway to Easter joy
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El Viernes Santo es el camino a la alegría pascual
• Editorial: Searching for Jesus’ dead body
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - Finally reacting to the Reformation
• Cornucopia: Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us
• Emmaus Walk: If you are feeling stressed, these words are meant for you
• Faith and Family: Live close to Calvary and the empty tomb in your daily life
• Reflection: Responding to Pope Francis’ call to action to care for creation
• Letters to the Editor
  • No reason to ‘rejoice’ about Vice President Biden receiving Laetare Medal from Notre Dame, Criterion reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Seasons of Hope sessions for the bereaved begin on March 28 in Greensburg
  • Friars at Mount St. Francis invite all to attend special event on April 3
  • Sisters of Providence accepting applications for Providence Associates
  • Archbishop Tobin to celebrate Annunciation Parish’s 150th anniversary Mass on April 4
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: I Was Thinking of You
• The Sunday Readings: Easter Sunday

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April

April 1, 2016

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• Priests renew promises, archbishop blesses oils at chrism Mass
• Servants’ heart is hallmark of this year’s Spirit of Service award recipients
  • Speedway’s Boles will be featured speaker at Spirit of Service Awards Dinner
• Archbishop Tobin praises new state restrictions on abortion signed into law
• Archbishop Tobin to lead pilgrimage to old California missions
• Grant helps first-grader brighten senior citizens’, shut-ins’ Easter
• What was in the news on April 1, 1966? Centuries of state domination over religious seen ended, and Jesuit magazine calls for discussion on priestly celibacy
• Official Appointment
• Rejoice in the Lord: Easter joy flows from experience of God’s mercy
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La misericordia de Dios es el origen de la alegría pascual
• Editorial: Those papal press conferences
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - Reforms of the Council of Trent
• It's All Good: How will we RSVP to God’s calls to accept and to extend mercy?
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Intercultural Ministry Awards Banquet set for April 23 in Indianapolis
  • Mass for Vocations set for April 17 at Our Lady of the Greenwood Church
  • April 23 retreat focuses on ‘Grieving Gracefully … Into a Future Full of Hope’
  • St. Patrick Parish in Terre Haute offering Catholics Returning Home program on April 14-May 19
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Amata Dugan ministered for decades in education, senior housing in Indiana
• My Journey to God: Spring Signs
• The Sunday Readings: Divine Mercy Sunday

April 8, 2016

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• Walking in the light of Christ: Faith, love and service guide teacher who receives archdiocese’s top educator honor
  • Finalists for teaching honor come from throughout the archdiocese
• ‘Such a flow of grace’ pervades at 2016 Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference
  • What women are saying about the Indiana Catholic Women’s Conference
• ‘Food Fast’ brings Clarksville youths ‘in tune with others’ suffering
• What was in the news on April 8, 1966? Mass revisions, a new bishop for Evansville and challenges on a new view of the Eucharist
• Rejoice in the Lord: Easter joy and the laughter of redemption
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La alegría pascual y la risa redentora
• Editorial: The Church thrives in troubled times
• From the Editor Emeritus: Renaissance Church - Some saints of the 16th century
• Cornucopia: There is a God, and deep inside we all recognize that
• Twenty Something: Comfort the shipwrecked -- Titanic priest a model of mercy
• Be Our Guest: Although she is not Catholic, retiring parish secretary says she has learned so much good about the faith and its people
• Letters to the Editor
  • Former Criterion editor’s quiet leadership gave newspaper strength and consistency
• Events Calendar
  • Franciscan Father Kurt Hartrich, former St. Roch Parish member, celebrates golden anniversary as priest on May 15
  • Golf outing on May 9 will support ‘A Promise to Keep’ program
  • Post-abortion healing prayer and study group to meet starting on April 11
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Christ’s Words on Mercy to St. Faustina, as taken from her diary
• The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Easter

April 15, 2016

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• ‘The father I always wanted’: Youth, Terre Haute Catholic Charities employee’s bond a story of mercy, faith
• Archdiocese announces new partnership with Notre Dame ACE Academies for 2016-17 school year
  • Superintendent discusses changes for schools joining ACE Academies
• 2014-15 accountability report for archdiocese is available online
• Little Sisters of the Poor receive Evangelium Vitae Medal
• Chatard theater director, teacher dies as chaperone on spring break
• What was in the news on April 15, 1966? Pope Paul calls for peace in Easter message, a birth control report should be finished by summer and local plans for dialogue
• ‘Celebrating 15 Decades of God’s Mercy’—Annunciation Parish turns 150
• Rejoice in the Lord: Our faith should bring us lasting joy
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Nuestra fe debe ser fuente de alegría duradera
• Editorial: Pope’s exhortation on marriage
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - England becomes Protestant
• That All May Be One: Uniting around paschal mystery could be a step toward unity
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Faithful citizenship -- A call to evangelize
• Reflection: Golfer showed ‘grace in the face of hardship’ in losing 2016 Masters
• Letters to the Editor
  • Mother Angelica’s greatest virtues included her wisdom and defense of the faith
• Events Calendar
  • Deadline for New Albany Deanery high school mission trip is April 29
  • Benedict Inn schedules ‘Heart of Wisdom’ women’s retreat on May 6-7
  • Health Ministry Speaker Series to address ‘The Stigma of Addiction’ on May 4
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Life’s Journey
• The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Easter

April 22, 2016

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• ‘It was a God moment’: Unexpected death helps lead family to forgiveness and reconciliation
• New Albany Parish seeks to build stronger families
• Rachel’s Vineyard retreats ‘allow God’s mercy to flow’ for women and men in need of post-abortion healing
  • Post-abortion healing ministries: ‘Extending God’s love and forgiveness’
• Greenfield parish supports ecumenical effort to help women with addictions
• What was in the news on April 22, 1966? Marian College expanding, the end of the Index of Forbidden Books, Mass in sign language, and ‘God is dead’
• Rejoice in the Lord: Christian love is self-sacrificing, open to all, forgiving
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El amor cristiano es abnegado, receptivo e indulgente
• Editorial: All are God’s children and should share in God’s gifts
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - Anti-Catholicism grows in England
• Cornucopia: Remember, sin is not only in the eye of the beholder
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Providence Sisters to host special Mother’s Day Brunch on May 8
  • New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries hosts 5K Friar Fun Run and Mile Walk on May 21
  • Protest at Planned Parenthood in Bloomington and Indianapolis April 23
  • Deadline to register for Brunch for former St. Agnes Academy alumnae is May 31
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: He Notices
• The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday of Easter

April 29, 2016

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• ‘What life and love is all about’: A special love guides Bernie Price as she directs young people in sports and faith
• Nearly 900 students to graduate from three Catholic colleges in archdiocese
• Program honors youth mentors who say ‘yes to God’
• What was in the news on April 29, 1966? New local priests, division concerning ‘deicide’ charges, and the new concept of a council of priests
• Students help beautify, clean St. Patrick Cemetery
• Father Turiddu faces unique antagonist in latest novel
• Rejoice in the Lord: Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid
  • Alégrense en el Señor: No se turbe vuestro corazón, ni tenga miedo
• Editorial: What has happened to marriage?
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - Less than 1 percent in England
• Emmaus Walk: Theology 101 - Life lessons learned in a waiting room
• Faith and Family: God is a patient father as we learn his lessons
• Be Our Guest: Abortion is not health care, reader says
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • St. Bartholomew Church hosts two special concerts on May 14 and July 9
  • Two events for Nathan Trapuzzano Memorial Foundation set for May 14-15
  • CYO Camp Rancho Framasa offers Family Camp on May 13-15, open house on May 14
  • Richmond Catholic Community Spring Festival set for April 30
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Safety Through Storms
• The Sunday Readings: Sixth Sunday of Easter

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May

May 6, 2016

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• ‘We are here to serve others’: Speedway president encourages audience to win the race that places others first
  • Spirit of Service winners live out their faith by helping others
• New Catholics follow varied paths to the Church at Easter
  • Welcome, New Catholics
• Priests seek to show forth God’s beauty through art
  • College student gives credit to priest for helping her combine faith and art to show God’s beauty in the world
• Church’s diversity on display at Intercultural Ministry banquet; three honored for their work
• What was in the news on May 6, 1966? Good riddance to the Index of Forbidden Books, and a decision about female altar servers
• College seminary to host Bishop Bruté Days on June 14-17
• Rejoice in the Lord: Give thanks to God for the joy his love and mercy have made possible
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Demos gracias a Dios por la alegría que Su amor y Su misericordia han hecho posible
• Editorial: Pope writes against clericalism
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - Sun King controlled the Church in France
• It's All Good: In ministry of motherhood, God uses us in wonderful ways
• Letters to the Editor
  • Remember, no matter your age, life is a time to perform good works
  • The world needs more people like Bernie Price, Criterion reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Discount registration date is May 31 for All City, All Catholic High School Reunion for Class of 1966
  • Katie’s 5K Run/Walk for Hope set for May 21
  • Global Catholicism is topic of May 21 workshop at Catholic Center in Indianapolis
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Brother Philip Ripley served in parish ministry for nearly 40 years
• My Journey to God: My Mother’s Prayer
• The Sunday Readings: The Ascension of the Lord

May 13, 2016

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• ‘It is my language’: Deaf priest offers ‘very rare’ Mass in American Sign Language for local deaf community
• Seven receive Catholic Youth Organization’s highest honor
  • CYO recognition highlights work of both adults and young people
  • Chat at CYO dance leads to ‘double miracle’
  • ‘Coach’ takes pride in sharing faith, football with teams
  • Parent-coach’s last season with a child sparks emotion
  • Like father, like son, coach stresses fun in youth sports
  • Coach gets a kick from showing girls the skills and joy of sports
  • Volleyball coach sets the example of ‘giving your all’
  • Longtime advocate leaves legacy of faith, involvement
• Graduations set for Catholic high schools in archdiocese
• Final Mass at Holy Cross Church in Indianapolis is May 15
• What was in the news on May 13, 1966? Archabbot Bonaventure of Saint Meinrad resigns, housing law reversed, and Poland reacts to church construction being blocked
• Rejoice in the Lord: Forgiveness is possible by power of Holy Spirit
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El perdón es posible gracias al poder del Espíritu Santo
• Editorial: Combining faithful citizenship with the politics of human dignity and respect
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - The Muslim threat to Christian Europe
• Cornucopia: Heard any good jokes? Humor helps balance your life—seriously
• Twenty Something: The Francis effect on wedding planning
• Be Our Guest: Amidst serving those who suffer, thanksgiving and gratitude
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Free dental care for uninsured children offered on May 15 in Indianapolis
  • Indianapolis Theology on Tap announces summer dates
  • Sisters of Providence offer ‘Family Faith Retreat’ on June 10-12
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Being Thankful
• The Sunday Readings: Pentecost Sunday

May 20, 2016

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• ‘Godspeed’: Faith courses through the 100th running of ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
  • Parishes change Mass times due to holiday weekend and Indianapolis 500 race
• Compassion will guide Bethuram as executive director of Catholic Charities
• Archbishop Tobin to lead pilgrimage to Notre Dame
• Archbishop Tobin notes ‘good stewards understand anything we have is a gift’ at Miter Society Mass, reception
• Mass honors all married couples, where ‘Jesus is present in marriage’
• Women hope seminar spurs interest to start local Nursing Honor Guard
• What was in the news on May 20, 1966? A record number of high school graduates, the role of women in Catholic journalism, and mixed marriage reactions
• Rejoice in the Lord: The face of mercy is the Blessed Trinity
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La Santísima Trinidad es el rostro de la misericordia
• Editorial: Pentecost reminds us that we are never alone
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - The 18th century was a disaster
• That All May Be One: Spirit’s work is evident at gathering on Christian unity
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: We are spiritual beings on a human journey
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Benedict Inn in Beech Grove offers Garden Retreat on June 16
  • Mary’s Garden Party Camp set for June 17-19 in Greenfield
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Your First (and every) Holy Communion
• The Sunday Readings: The Most Holy Trinity

May 27, 2016

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• An unexpected gift: Emphasis on youth, reliance on Our Lady mark Joan Hurley’s journey at Providence
• St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities names ‘Spirit of Hope’ winners
• Parish Festival Listings
• Nearly a year after storm, parish installs new steeple ‘to point us to God’
• What was in the news on May 27, 1966? Condemning Marxism, Supreme Court rules on obscenity, and a great local religious education program
• New memorial to the unborn makes ‘good statement on human life’
  • Archdiocese boasts several sites of memorials to the unborn
• Rejoice in the Lord: Jesus satisfies our hungry hearts
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Jesús sacia nuestros corazones hambrientos
• Editorial: Hordes of illegal aliens are not stampeding into the U.S.
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - The suppression of the Jesuits in 1773
• Emmaus Walk: The powerful example of a prayerful mother-in-law
• Faith and Family: Let the Holy Spirit lift you up in prayer and your life of faith
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Portraits on display at Archabbey Library Gallery through June 30
  • Golf outing to benefit SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish and St. Elizabeth/Coleman
  • Two estate planning sessions to be held in Indianapolis area on June 8 and 21
  • African Catholic Mass set for June 5 at St. Rita Church in Indianapolis
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Loretto Sister Simone Inkel ministered to the sick and elderly in the archdiocese
• My Journey to God: Holy Cross
• The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, Corpus Christi

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June

June 3, 2016

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• 2016 Ordinations: Ready to serve God’s people
  • From cop to cleric, a ‘passion for people’ drives transitional Deacon Douglas Hunter
  • Relationships, prayer bring transitional Deacon Kyle Rodden to the priesthood
• ‘Rebel with a cause’ is new coordinator of Black Catholic Ministry
• What was in the news on June 3, 1966? Post-conciliar work comes to a close, a call for theologians to ‘go home’ and new music for youth Masses
• Rejoice in the Lord: The joys and challenges of love in the family
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Las alegrías y los desafíos del amor en la familia
• Editorial: Mercy reveals to us who God is
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - Trying to destroy the Church in France
• It's All Good: Do your best with the wonderful gifts God has given you
• Reflection: Rookie Indianapolis 500 winner shows how ‘grace builds on nature’
• Letters to the Editor
  • Immigration issues must be addressed with compassion while promoting security
• Events Calendar
  • World Refugee Day Dinner is scheduled for June 28 at Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center
  • Applications to become a Providence Associate accepted until June 30
  • Early-bird registration for NCCW conference in Indianapolis is June 30
  • Into the Woods, Jr. to be performed on June 9-11 in Greenwood, June 16-18 in Indy
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Can You Hear the Voice of the Spirit?
• The Sunday Readings: Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 10, 2016

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• 2016 Ordinations: Ready to serve God’s people
  • Guided by God’s grace, transitional Deacon Anthony Hollowell begins his ultimate adventure
  • ‘Light of Christ’ leads transitional Deacon James Brockmeier on the road to the priesthood
• Benedictine Father Kurt Stasiak elected new leader of Saint Meinrad Archabbey
• What was in the news on June 10, 1966? A new archabbot for St. Meinrad, criticism for stifling dissent against the Vietnam War, and racial equality in purchasing
• Rejoice in the Lord: Bible is full of love stories, family crises
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La biblia está repleta de historias de amor y crisis familiares
• Editorial: Welcome, Archabbot Kurt
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - Napoleon imprisoned two popes
• Cornucopia: It seems that parenting is ‘grander’ at every level
• Twenty Something: To bake is to believe - a convert in the kitchen
• Be Our Guest: Reader says editorial offers word games, semantics that confuse faithful Catholics
• Letters to the Editor
  • Hispanic neighbors are gentle, kind, thoughtful and selfless, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Creighton Model session will be offered in Indianapolis on June 29
  • The King’s Singers to perform at St. Bartholomew Church on July 9
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Fulfillment
• The Sunday Readings: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 17, 2016

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• 2016 Ordinations: Ready to serve God’s people
  • Faith brings Deacon Matthew Tucci to life and a vocation to the priesthood
  • Transitional Deacon Nicolas Ajpacaja Tzoc says need for Hispanic ministry in the U.S. ‘touched my heart’
• Archbishop Lori stresses importance of lay Catholics witnessing to religious liberty
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priest shows mercy to young child after the death of her father
• What was in the news on June 17, 1966? Playing God, smearing a good woman, Catholic schools run by lay people and the Index again
• ‘Kid at heart’ leads parish festival for 26th straight year
• Criterion staff honored for excellence in journalism
• Member of archdiocesan finance staff elected to board of directors for Bishops’ Plan Insurance Company
• Official Appointments
• Rejoice in the Lord: The experiences and challenges of families
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Realidad y desafíos de las familias
• Editorial: ‘Terrible, absurd violence’ sparks outrage, prayers
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - U.S. Church benefited from European turmoil
• That All May Be One: Make ‘resourcing’ of faiths part of your summer to-do list
• Reflection: Religious liberty should be the most cherished of American freedoms
• Letters to the Editor
  • Seminary experience offered great lessons about spiritual life and prayer
• Events Calendar
  • Office of Pro-Life and Family Life seeks nominations for Respect Life awards
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: My Rosary
• The Sunday Readings: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

June 24, 2016

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• ‘They are family’: Emotions run deep for retiring sister who helped parishes live their faith
• Archbishop Lori finds encouragement for the Church in ongoing religious liberty struggles
• Former Anglican priest to make history as first married priest in archdiocese
• Pilgrims walk 60 miles to visit shrine of St. Theodora and ‘grow closer to God’
• What was in the news on June 24, 1966? The authority of bishops expanded, a new mother superior, and a writer argues for women priests
• Serra Club vocations essay: Retired priest gives student a vibrant example of God’s mercy
• Ordination Mass to be live-streamed on archdiocesan website on June 25
• Rejoice in the Lord: The vocation of the family is ‘to teach love’
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La vocación de la familia es la ‘enseñanza del amor’
• Editorial: The Catholic Church in China
• From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - The end of the Papal States
• Cornucopia: Say the right thing at the right time for the right reason
• Emmaus Walk: What’s new? God will not be outdone in generosity
• Faith and Family: The Holy Spirit can guide us through the light and shadows of life
• Letters to the Editor
  • In appreciation for Father Robeson and Bishop Simon Bruté College Seminary
• Events Calendar
  • West Point grad
  • All Saints Parish to display Nativity sets from around the world during festivals
  • Shop INN-Spired Gift Shop in Beech Grove to hold sale on July 9
  • SS. Francis and Clare of Assisi Parish seeking local artists for fall festival
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Jeanne Duvelius, 76, mother of Father Dennis Duvelius, died on June 11
  • Benedictine Father Damian Schmelz was college seminary professor, leader in Indiana ecology, Sagamore of the Wabash
• My Journey to God: Daddy!
• The Sunday Readings: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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July

July 1, 2016

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• Six men are ordained priests for archdiocese during Holy Year of Mercy
  • Photos: In Holy Year of Mercy, new priests dedicate their lives to Christ
  • Video of the Mass
• New rector, vice rector to lead Bishop Bruté College Seminary
• Coach and his ‘sons’ lead Providence to championship
• Roncalli scores championship ‘run’ with touch of class
• Serra Club vocations essay: Living Stations offer a powerful experience of God’s mercy
• Official Appointments
• Rejoice in the Lord: Love in marriage requires patience, generosity and self-sacrifice
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El amor en el matrimonio exige paciencia, generosidad y abnegación
• Editorial: A time to rejoice, and pray for more vocations
• From the Editor Emeritus: The Church rebounds - The turnaround in Great Britain
• It's All Good: No matter who you’re rooting for, we’re all in this together
• Reflection: Climate change is an urgent problem, but our faith calls us to act in hope
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Life and Death Matters retreat set for July 15-17 in Bloomington
  • Retrouvaille retreat set for Aug. 5-7 at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis
  • Women’s Care Center in Indianapolis in need of items for ‘Crib Club’ store
  • A new way to listen to Catholic Radio Indy 89.1 and 90.9 FM
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: FREEDOM
• The Sunday Readings: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 8, 2016

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• Focusing on Jesus: Teens, young adults hope World Youth Day pilgrimage deepens their life of faith
  • Unique fundraising, grants and Holy Spirit make World Youth Day dream a reality
• Judge grants injunction in enforcing new abortion law; Planned Parenthood facility in Terre Haute closes
• Golden Wedding Jubilee Mass set for Aug. 14 at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral
• Holy Year of Mercy pilgrimage helps deacons follow in footsteps of saints
• Father Reese is ordained priest of the Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of St. Peter
• What was in the news on July 8, 1966? The Vietnam War, birth control issues and, Christians exiting the Holy Land
• Mount St. Francis Center for Spirituality: 40 years of rebuilding the Church ‘one person at a time’
• Serra Club vocations essay: Student witnesses mercy in the ministry of Deacon Rick Wagner
• Teens get a taste of life in the seminary during Bishop Bruté Days
• Official Appointments
• Rejoice in the Lord: Friendship strengthens love in marriage
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La amistad fortalece el amor en el matrimonio
• Editorial: Relying on our consciences, and forming them well
• From the Editor Emeritus: The Church rebounds - Immaculate Conception defined
• Cornucopia: Treasured family reunions reunite us with our roots
• Twenty Something: What George Washington and Pope Benedict have in common
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Linden Leaf Gifts at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to have used book sale
  • Divorce and Beyond sessions will be held in Indianapolis on July 26-Aug. 30
  • Cardinals, bishops to speak at Church Teaches Forum in Louisville on July 15-16
  • Come and See retreat set for July 14-17 with Sisters of St. Benedict in Beech Grove
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Michael Ann Aubin taught in several Catholic schools in the archdiocese
• My Journey to God: Who do you say I am?
• The Sunday Readings: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 15, 2016

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• A life of love: Matriarch’s legacy to family includes always being there, sharing the faith
• Indianapolis parish sows peace as violence and death continue to mark life in neighborhood, nation
• Celebrate Marriage ministry offers couples opportunities for ‘Christ-centered marriage enrichment’
  • Wedding Announcements
  • Other marriage ministries open to all couples in the archdiocese
  • Pre Cana Conference, Tobit Weekend and One in Christ programs prepare engaged couples for the sacrament of marriage
  • Couples may announce engagement or marriage in The Criterion
• Intercultural Pastoral Institute graduates encouraged ‘to show the Church is alive’
• Serra Club vocations essay: Student has powerful experience of God’s mercy at NCYC
• What was in the news on July 15, 1966? Christians churches working against social evils, blaming Communists, and religious freedom in Spain
• Rejoice in the Lord: Reflections on marriage’s sexual dimension
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Reflexiones sobre la dimensión sexual del matrimonio
• Editorial: Prayers are needed to help heal our nation’s wounds and divisions
• From the Editor Emeritus: The Church rebounds - It defines papal infallibility
• Cornucopia: Thoughts on marriage during the wedding season
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Project Rachel Retreat for grief over abortion to be held Aug. 26-27 near Bloomington
  • Spiritual Direction Internship Program seeking applicants through Aug. 22
  • Divine Mercy Adoration Chapel project seeks to raise funds for art in chapel
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Bernard Augenstein, father of Father Eric Augenstein, died on July 2 in Greenwood
• My Journey to God: The Love of Christ
• The Sunday Readings: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 22, 2016

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• ‘Good Things for Good Purpose’: Thrift shop will help fund St. Vincent de Paul Society’s goal to ‘help those most in need’
  • St. Vincent de Paul Society thrift stores in the archdiocese and the surrounding region
• It’s time for double blessing of helping children, getting tax credit
• Who would you honor for living their Catholic values? Nominate them now
• Notre Dame team designs program to help Holy Angels’ students soar
• Biannual grants are awarded to parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies
• Oldenburg Franciscan sisters celebrate jubilees
• What was in the news on July 22, 1966? Racial tensions, the war in Vietnam, clerical celibacy and a deficit for Catholic high schools
• Serra Club vocations essay: Priest shows ‘God’s unending love and mercy’ in confession
• Official Appointments
• Rejoice in the Lord: Children are love’s greatest gift to us
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Los hijos son el don más excelso que recibimos del amor
• Editorial: Beyond Fortnight, we are called to be stewards of religious liberty
• From the Editor Emeritus: The Church rebounds - Pope Leo XIII’s intellectualism
• Cornucopia: Hindsight may or may not prove to be the best road to travel
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Celebrant Singers to perform concert at St. Bartholomew Church on July 30
  • St. Lawrence School Class of 1966 to hold its 50th reunion on Aug. 13
  • Foster parent information session to be held at St. Meinrad Church on Aug. 7
  • Retrouvaille retreat set for Aug. 5-7 at Our Lady of Fatima in Indianapolis
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Berniece Banet, mother of Father Stephen Banet, died on July 5 at the Villa of Guerin Woods in Georgetown
• My Journey to God: Speech
• The Sunday Readings: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

July 29, 2016

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• The lasting gift of a long journey: Six-year spiritual adventure results in farmer attending Mass in every parish in archdiocese
• Marian Jubilee on October 8 in Columbus to help archdiocese celebrate Holy Year of Mercy
  • Jubileo mariano el 8 de octubre para celebrar el Año Santo de la Misericordia en la Arquidiócesis
• Three Sisters of Providence celebrate golden jubilees
• Attorney, panel weigh in on ‘religious freedom in the workplace’
• What was in the news on July 29, 1966? The Dutch Church takes risks, and a priest gets punished for birth control comments
• Providence sister professes first vows
• Rejoice in the Lord: Every child has right to receive love from a mother and a father
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Todos los niños tienen derecho a recibir el amor de una madre y de un padre
• Editorial: The ACLU vs. Catholic hospitals
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Pope Pius X condemns modernism
• Emmaus Walk: When challenges appear, I get by with a little help from above
• Faith and Family: Let the light of Christ shine through you in this dark world
• Reflection: Worried? Anxious? Afraid? Book offers scriptural insights to help
• Letters to the Editor
  • Archbishop’s columns, insights on marriage are on the mark, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Fred Fath, St. Christopher coach for 54 years, to be honored on Aug. 6
  • New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries hosts outing to Louisville Bats game on Aug. 19
  • What Would Pope Francis Do? Author to discuss new book on Aug. 14 at St. Athanasius Church
  • Sisters of Providence August Taizé service on Aug. 9 to focus on stress
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: I am Your Servant
• The Sunday Readings: Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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August

August 5, 2016

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• A life-changing journey of faith: Pilgrims experience ‘spirit of peace and joy’ during World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland
• High school seniors advise incoming freshmen on how to make the most of their experience
  • Message to freshmen: High school is a time to get involved, strive to improve
  • Parents: Make time for prayer, Sunday Mass a priority for your family
  • Tips to parents will help children make the most of the school year
• Benedictine Archabbot Kurt Stasiak solemnly blessed in liturgy celebrated on July 26
• Seymour parish welcomes former members of Brownstown faith community
• Benedictine monks celebrate jubilees at Saint Meinrad
• Celebrations, ministries highlight St. Lawrence Parish’s upcoming 175th anniversary
  • Facts about St. Lawrence Parish
• Reminder of Holy Year of Mercy plenary indulgence
• Vicar general to lead pilgrimage to the Holy Land
• What was in the news on August 5, 1966? Church opposition to prayer in public school, and clergy helping quell race violence
• Rejoice in the Lord: Love heals old wounds, prevents new ones
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El amor cura viejas heridas y previene las nuevas
• Editorial: What do I own, and what owns me?
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - ‘The unknown pope,’ Benedict XV
• It's All Good: A prayer to God to embrace change, new beginnings in life
• Reflection: Slain French priest can inspire us all to be witnesses to the Gospel
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were published this week
• Events Calendar
  • Aug. 22 is deadline to get T-shirt with registration for Sept. 10 run/walk
  • Aug. 23 is deadline to register for National Council of Catholic Women gathering in Indy
  • Project Rachel Retreat for grief over abortion to be held on Aug. 26-27 in the greater Bloomington area
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Where He Will . . .
• The Sunday Readings: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 12, 2016

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• Magical moment at baseball game strikes to the heart of a beautiful relationship
• Archdiocesan pilgrimage to Notre Dame provides ‘reality of being connected’
• Saint Meinrad monks celebrate jubilees of monastic profession
• What was in the news on August 12, 1966? Race violence affects a nun, parish holds a ‘Beatle Burning’ protest rally, and the council that never was
• Grant applications for funds from three endowments are due by Oct. 31
• Rejoice in the Lord: Pope Francis asks: ‘Where are our children?’
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El papa Francisco nos pregunta: ‘¿Dónde están los hijos?’
• Editorial: Refugee team offers testimony to the true spirit of Olympics
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Vatican City State established
• Cornucopia: Remembering the wry northern sense of humor
• Twenty Something: Olympic inspiration - waiting for that unifying moment
• Letters to the Editor
  • Senator’s thinking, actions do not jibe with his Catholic faith, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Vocation discernment panel discussion set for Aug. 25 at Holy Rosary Parish
  • Sisters of the Living Word to host three hands-on discernment experiences this fall
  • Sisters of St. Benedict offer Taizé service for peace and mercy on Aug. 18
  • All catechists invited to day of formation on Sept. 10 at St. Agnes in Nashville
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Ebony and Pearl
• The Sunday Readings: Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 19, 2016

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• Seminarians perform works of mercy during annual convocation
• Three Richmond parishes officially become St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
• What was in the news on August 19, 1966? More changes implemented from the Council, and ‘sweeping changes’ predicted for nuns

• Evangelization Supplement

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  • ‘Bringing souls to God’: Street evangelists’ efforts to lead strangers closer to Christ create amazing encounters
  • Column: Who Are Your U’s, A’s and P’s?
  • Retreat House shows God’s mercy by hosting funeral for homeless woman
  • List of resources to help with evangelization starts with encountering Christ first
    • List of resources related to evangelization
  • Door-to-door evangelization efforts involve ‘just letting people know they’re welcome’
  • Parish-connected teams embrace street evangelization
  • Parishes study pastoral letter to help evangelize through charitable outreach
• Rejoice in the Lord: Sex education must be education for love
  • Alégrense en el Señor: La educación sexual debe ser una educación para el amor
• Editorial: Teaching our Catholic faith
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Pius XI ‘in the Kingdom of Christ’
• That All May Be One: Festival of Faiths to highlight religions’ history in state
• Be Our Guest: The need for civility during the political season
• Letters to the Editor
  • It may be hard at times, but being part of a community and ‘testing yourself in the arena of others’ are central to faith
  • As leaders, politicians must stand up for the values they personally believe in, instead of ‘doing nothing’
• Events Calendar
  • Former Planned Parenthood director Abby Johnson to speak in Westfield
  • Women’s Awaken group to start on Sept. 14 north of Indianapolis
  • Women’s Care Center bingo fundraiser to feature Lou Holtz and Archbishop Tobin
  • Traveling Fatima statue to visit St. John Paul II Parish in Sellersburg
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Franciscan Sister Mary Hautman ministered as an educator in Catholic schools for 30 years
• My Journey to God: Our Holy Mother’s Gentle Touch
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 26, 2016

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• ‘Like a dream come true’: Dedication, commitment and faithfulness lead to new 900-seat church in Greensburg
• Mass in honor of Mother Teresa’s canonization set for Sept. 5 in Indy
  • How has Mother Teresa touched your life?
• 50-year jubilarians celebrate marriage, share stories, offer advice
• Book explores reasons behind actions against religious groups
• Holy Rosary Parish to host concert of world-renowned choir on Sept. 9
• Benedictine Sister Heather Jean Foltz professes solemn vows
• Rejoice in the Lord: Pope Francis wants all included in Church life
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El papa Francisco desea que todos estén incluidos en la vida de la Iglesia
• Editorial: Borders should not be barriers
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Pope Pius XII in World War II
• Emmaus Walk: Greatest goal of parenting? To get children to heaven
• Faith and Family: God can bring about dramatic turnarounds in your life
• Letters to the Editor
  • Parishioners should be proud of new Greensburg church and school
• Events Calendar
  • Creation Care Ministry offers two upcoming events on Sept. 1 and Sept. 24
  • Archdiocesan schola to perform concert to honor Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8
  • All are invited to parish retreat by Father Ronald Knott in Sellersburg on Sept. 10
  • Catholic Radio Indy fundraiser dinner is set for Sept. 13
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Providence Sister Mary Loyola Bender served as motherhouse sacristan for 27 years
• My Journey to God: Marriage Reflection
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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September

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

• Religious Education Supplement

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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

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October

October 7, 2016

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• Respect Life Sunday: ‘Be positive’ in the respect for life battle, transform hearts, says Msgr. Stumpf
  • Catholics in central and southern Indiana join area Life Chain events on Respect Life Sunday
  • Pro-Life Youth Award winner Camille Woods ‘has a heart of service’
  • Recasners ‘work behind the scenes tirelessly’ for respect for life
• Bishop Etienne appointed archbishop of Anchorage
  • Bishop Etienne seeks to follow in footsteps of pioneer bishops, priests
• New Albany couple’s commitment to Catholic education leads to national honor
• Young adult award winners find faith and fulfillment in community
• Marian Jubilee event on Oct. 8 with Archbishop Tobin, Hahn to be live streamed
• Medical association takes stance against physician-assisted suicide
• Court strikes down decision to refuse state help for Syrian refugees
• Rejoice in the Lord: Welcoming our sisters and brothers in Christ
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Recibamos con los brazos abiertos a nuestros hermanos en Cristo
• Editorial: Be ‘Moved by Mercy’ during Respect Life Month and beyond
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Declaration on Religious Liberty
• It's All Good: God, family can help children weather the storms in life
• Letters to the Editor
  • St. John Paul II and the gifts of the Holy Spirit
• Events Calendar
  • Benedict Inn offers morning of reflection on mercy with Father Farrell on Oct. 22
  • Pro-life biotech researcher to speak at St. Paul Church in Sellersburg on Oct. 22
  • Charismatic Renewal Retreat set for Oct. 22 at St. Lawrence in Indianapolis
  • St. Vincent de Paul Holiday Boutique will be on Oct. 22 at The Riviera Club
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Peace
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 14, 2016

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• A call to love the Church even more: Archbishop Tobin reflects on his historic selection as first cardinal to lead Archdiocese of Indianapolis
  • ‘Shocked’ Cardinal-designate Tobin discusses new role in Church
  • New cardinals include three Americans, represent five continents, 14 nations
  • ‘Families’ of Cardinal-elect Tobin express pride, joy after announcement
  • Cardinal-designate Tobin reflects on role of Mary in his life
  • College of Cardinals rooted in the ancient Church, flexible for current needs
• Catholics from across the archdiocese celebrate Mary and mercy at jubilee
  • Parishioners text, tweet and e-mail mercy pledges at Marian Jubilee event
• Father Hilary Meny, longest serving priest in archdiocese, dies at 101
• UCA and CRS collections for charity: clearing the confusion
• Cathedral High School is named National Blue Ribbon School
• St. Thomas School on the ‘move’ as national award winner
• Two young adult women to receive Mary and Martha Awards
• Dominican sister who served in Indianapolis marks 50 years of religious life
• Official Appointments
• Rejoice in the Lord: Preferring the poor, true economic justice
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Dar preferencia a los pobres: la verdadera justicia económica
• Editorial: Heartfelt, Hoosier congratulations to Cardinal-designate Joseph W. Tobin
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Five of the Vatican II documents
• Cornucopia: Being irritable can be so irritating for others
• Twenty Something: Listening at the keyholes - how to love better and learn more
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • St. Vincent de Paul Mission 27 Resale grand opening is on Oct. 22
  • Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend set for Nov. 4-6 at Fatima Retreat House
  • Weekend retreat for separated and divorced Catholics set for Nov. 18-20
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Carolyn Riebe, mother of Father Todd Riebe, died on Sept. 30
• My Journey to God: In You I’ll Abide
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 21, 2016

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• Respect Life Month: Author reveals how authentic feminism was hijacked by proponents of sexual revolution
  • Dinner recognizes ‘authentic feminist movement’ and its champions
• ICC celebrates 50 years as public policy voice of the Church in Indiana
• UCA funds help provide professional development for education
• White Mass celebrates local Catholic medical professionals
  • New York fertility doctor shares story of embracing pro-life, Catholic faith
• Gratitude motivates Miter Society donors to ‘share the harvest’
• Ten years after canonization, sisters say foundress motivated by love for God and his love for her
• Rejoice in the Lord: Care for creation: a moral issue of our time
  • Alégrense en el Señor: El cuidado de la creación: una cuestión moral de nuestra época
• Editorial: The ugly election
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - More Vatican II documents
• That All May Be One: Oct. 31 prayer service to mark Catholic-Lutheran dialogue
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Faith, collaboration are at heart of Student Leadership Program
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Two ‘Year of Mercy’ pilgrimages set for Nov. 5 at Saint Meinrad and cathedral
  • Former Indianapolis all-girls Catholic high schools Mass, luncheon is Nov. 6
  • Annulment information meeting set for Oct. 26 in Indianapolis
  • John Michael Talbot to give free concert in Indianapolis on Oct. 29
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Carolyn Riebe, mother of Father Todd Riebe, died on Sept. 30
• My Journey to God: Prayer to Mother Theodore Guérin
• The Sunday Readings: Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

October 28, 2016

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• Cardinal-designate Tobin will say ‘thank you’ to archdiocese with Dec. 3 Mass and reception
• Annual appeal supports retired archdiocesan priests
• Parishes, pro-life organizations live out call during Year of Mercy
• Men’s conference to feature three popular priest speakers
• Official Appointments

• Vocations Supplement

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  • Six brothers enter more deeply into family, faith through the priesthood
  • Column: Vocations discerned through encountering Jesus in prayer, service
  • Sisters share a journey toward ‘the loving heart of God’
  • Postulant finds ‘kindred spirits’ among Sisters of Providence
  • Rule of St. Benedict leads sisters to live vocation of mercy
  • Seminarian grows in faith during hard times in vocational journey
  • Siblings in priesthood, religious life support each other in ministry
  • Brother priests offer advice to parents to foster vocations in the home
  • Deacon hears the call to ‘be Christ for those in need’
  • Conventual Franciscan friary in Terre Haute is ‘best of all worlds’
• Rejoice in the Lord: We must work hard to avoid war and promote peace
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Debemos esforzarnos arduamente para evitar la guerra y promover la paz
• Editorial: History of ‘the Catholic vote’
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - ‘Gaudium et Spes’ summed up Vatican II
• Cornucopia: Scary stories are becoming all too real and scary in today’s world
• Emmaus Walk: Don’t let your faith fail because God does really care for you
• Faith and Family: Death is a birth into eternal life
• Letters to the Editor
  • Rise above party politics, promote the common good, and vote for life, reader says
• Events Calendar
  • Father Vincent Lampert offers healing service on Nov. 15 at cathedral
  • Sisters of Providence’s Taizé service on Nov. 8 to focus on silence
  • Rachel’s Vineyard retreat on Nov. 4-6 in Lafayette Diocese offers post-abortion healing
  • St. Louis de Montfort Parish hosting free Thanksgiving meal
  • Benedictine Sisters hosting Nov. 6 prayer service for peace
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Mercy
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

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November

November 4, 2016

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• Understanding the full sacrifice: Police officer’s cross-country trek for veterans honors their commitment to United States
• Event celebrates center-city schools’ anniversary, new Notre Dame ACE Academies
  • Honorees committed to providing faith-based education for students
• Nov. 12-13 is United Catholic Appeal intention weekend
• Cardinal-designate Tobin reflects on appointment at Miter Society event
• ICC planted seeds for school choice, and continues fight for issues of life
  • ICC speaks for Church for five decades
• Parish helps Catholics, Muslims know each other through dialogue
• What was in the news on November 4, 1966? A delay in the decision on birth control, a new school in Madison and the first session of the ICC
• Rejoice in the Lord: My final reflection on faithful citizenship this election season
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Mi reflexión final sobre nuestra condición de ciudadanos fieles en esta temporada electoral
• Editorial: Monks vow to rebuild following devastating earthquakes in Italy
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - The aftermath of Vatican Council II
• It's All Good: Through God’s grace and mercy, hearts can be transformed
• Letters to the Editor
  • At the ballot box, let us remember the most vulnerable among us
  • Learn which candidates are pro-life in all areas of human life and dignity, readers say
• Events Calendar
  • New Albany Deanery Catholic Youth Ministries offers several upcoming events
  • Providence Sisters offer discernment retreat on Nov. 18-20
  • Author, priest abuse victim to give reading, book signing in Madison on Nov. 12
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: We are Sinners All, at the Door of Mercy
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 11, 2016

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• A bond of love: Cardinal-designate Tobin gives thanks to archdiocese as he heads to Newark
  • ‘God’s will’ leads Cardinal-designate Tobin to new post in Newark, N.J.
  • Local Church will miss caring shepherd and his ‘humble and joyful servant’s heart’
  • Canon law provides for the governance of the archdiocese during transition
  • Emotional shepherd celebrates last Mass as archbishop at Jennings County parish
• Local Holy Doors of Mercy close on Nov. 13, other means of plenary indulgence are still possible through Nov. 20
• UCA campaign will impact lives throughout the archdiocese
• Thompson takes pride in ICC’s work to aid the poor, vulnerable
• New film captures history and lives of Franciscan sisters in Oldenburg
• Speaker urges ‘ethical alternatives’ to use of fetal DNA
• Official Appointment
• Rejoice in the Lord: November is a special time of thanksgiving
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Noviembre es una época especial para dar gracias
• Editorial: Cardinal-designate Tobin, thanks for your faith-filled leadership
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - Pope Paul issues ‘Humanae Vitae’
• Cornucopia: It’s great when we’re literally kissing cousins in families
• Twenty Something: A cure for election overload, a quest for peace
• Reflection: Archbishop Tobin’s legacy: Sharing his best ‘gift’
• Reflection: Comfort is found in viewing decision through lens of mercy
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Planned giving seminar set for Nov. 18 at St. Mary Parish in New Albany
  • Sisters of Providence to celebrate Nov. 19 Mass on Feast of Our Lady of Providence
  • Weekend retreat for separated and divorced Catholics set for Nov. 18-20
  • Donation cards available at Meijer to help St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Don’t Give Up
• The Sunday Readings: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

November 18, 2016

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• ICYC offers young people the chance to come together and grow in their faith
• Nov. 19 installation will add another defining chapter to friendship of Cardinal-designate Tobin, Pope Francis
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• Advent penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
• Cardinal-designate Tobin celebrates Mass at college seminary
• RightFit program will have positive impact at Holy Angels School, principal says
• Sacred Heart Parish in Clinton celebrates 125th anniversary
• Movie-making friars re-create message of Our Lady of Fatima
• Rejoice in the Lord: Thanks be to God for special graces during the Year of Mercy
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Agradezcamos al Señor por las gracias especiales recibidas durante el Año de la Misericordia
• Editorial: Catholic ignorance about Islam
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - ‘Humanae Vitae’ was prophetic
• That All May Be One: ‘From conflict to communion’ must be at heart of dialogue
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: ACRE helps parents fulfill call to evangelize
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Young adult seeks people to pray for archdiocesan priests by name
  • Vietnamese Catholics to celebrate Feast of Vietnamese Martyrs with Mass, reception
  • Ceramics exhibit on display at Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery
  • Discounted classes are available from Catholic Distance University
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Bells of Communion
• The Sunday Readings: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ the King

November 25, 2016

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• An unbelievable moment
  • On an extraordinary day, an extraordinary man became a cardinal
  • Joseph Tobin: A great American success story—with a twist
  • Marie Tobin: ‘I would go anywhere in the world to be where my children are’
  • Cardinal Tobin will say ‘thank you’ and ‘farewell’ with Dec. 3 Mass, reception
  • Cardinal will leave lasting impressions, memories in Indiana
  • ‘I can’t believe it!’: Strategic move helps missionary of mercy meet Pope Francis
  • In first homily, Cardinal Tobin says mercy always within reach
  • ‘Extended family’ for cardinal extends beyond Tobins, Redemptorists
  • St. Bartholomew Choir honored, overjoyed to perform at consistory
• Priests, parishioners reflect on closing Holy Year of Mercy liturgy
• Faith calls us to embrace saint’s witness of belonging, priest says
• List of Advent penance services, resources, are available online
• Rejoice in the Lord: Waiting in hope with grateful hearts, we begin a new Church Year
  • Alégrense en el Señor: Comenzamos un nuevo año litúrgico con expectante esperanza y corazones agradecidos
• Editorial: The virus of polarization
• From the Editor Emeritus: 20th-century Church - The warmth of Pope Paul VI
• Cornucopia: One day after Thanksgiving, but we’re still thankful
• Emmaus Walk: Have you ever thanked God during times like this?
• Faith and Family: Parents and children can lead each other closer to God
• Reflection: The bittersweet consistory
• Reflection: God meets us in everyday living - The lady in the grocery store
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Events Calendar
  • Director to show and speak on Divine Mercy image documentary in New Albany on Dec. 11
  • Join Cardinal Tobin at fundraiser and dinner for Little Sisters of the Poor on Dec. 9
  • Sisters of Providence to host Christmas Fun at the Woods on Dec. 10
  • Cardinal Tobin to celebrate African Mass in Indianapolis on Dec. 4
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: Pilgrimage Pondering
• The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Advent

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December

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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• 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

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