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August 7, 2020

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‘You hope to become more holy’: A desire to change the lives of people in poverty helps leader transform his own life
Dispensation for Sunday Mass extended until Nov. 1
Challenges and hopes await for students, teachers as another school year begins
Criterion staff honored for excellence in journalism
Serra Club Vocations Essay: Youth works with friend to help others grow in holiness, discipleship
Official Appointments
Christ the Cornerstone: No matter how fierce the storm, stay close to Jesus
- Cristo, la piedra angular: No importa cuán fuerte sea la tormenta, mantente cerca de Jesús
Editorial: Now is a time Christians must courageously share with others
It's All Good: Life’s challenges remind us ‘time’ is a gift from God
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Office of Catechesis to host fifth annual Gathering of Disciples online on Sept. 12
- The Villages to offer free, online foster parent information sessions
- Archdiocesan Anti-trafficking Ministry to kick off online on Aug. 18
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- Franciscan Father Humbert Moster served in Batesville Deanery parishes
My Journey to God: Before All
The Sunday Readings: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 14, 2020

August 21, 2020

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After months apart, seminarians gather for prayer, discussion of social issues at annual convocation
Participants learn ‘to listen, learn, ask questions’ in anti-racism workshop
- Examples show how systemic racism is a reality in our society
Catholic Answers’ Tim Staples is keynote speaker for virtual Gathering of Disciples event on Sept. 12
‘Beautiful’ moment drives new director to build up faith, community
Serra Club Vocations Essay: Student grows in service to others through family relationships
Two members of the Sisters of Providence profess vows on July 26
Saint Meinrad Archabbey receives new novice on Aug. 5
Christ the Cornerstone: The defining question that Jesus asks us
- Cristo, la piedra angular: La pregunta definitiva que Jesús nos hace
Editorial: Nebraska’s stance on life a reminder about upcoming 40 Days for Life campaign
Guest Column: Void in your life can be filled by listening to God
That All May Be One: Interreligious dialogue has its roots in Vatican II
Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Pandemic, befriending God, and spiritual direction
Sight Unseen: Why didn’t Jesus smile?
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- New Fatima film to debut in theaters and on-demand on Aug. 28
- Holy Spirit Parish to host World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation service on Sept. 1
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- Divine Word Father Chester Smith ministered to Black Catholic youths in Indianapolis, across the country
My Journey to God: Believe
The Sunday Readings: Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

August 28, 2020

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A new, nervous normal: Faith guides Catholic schools amid the anxiety of a year marked by a pandemic
Archbishop encourages second collection to aid relief efforts in Beirut
Graduados del Instituto de Pastoral Intercultural animados a aprovechar la ‘hermosa oportunidad de ser profetas de la esperanza’
- Intercultural Pastoral Institute graduates encouraged to take advantage of ‘beautiful opportunity to be prophets of hope’
Serra Club Vocations Club: Student shares her ‘immense love’ for her faith through simple deeds
Redemptive suffering is key theme in new Fatima film
Nominations sought for Respect Life and Pro-Life Youth awards through Sept. 8
Catholic Radio Indy to present first-ever evangelization award on Sept. 9
Error leads to more recognition for Criterion assistant editor
Christ the Cornerstone: Our restless hearts rest in God, or not at all
- Cristo, la piedra angular: Nuestros corazones inquietos no encuentran sosiego a menos que descansen en Dios
The Face of Mercy: Jesus’ words and gestures bring hope to all
- El rostro de la misericordia: Las palabras y gestos de Jesús brindan esperanza a todos
Editorial: When Catholics vote
Corrections Corner: Trusted Mentors aims to help offenders re-enter society
Faith and Family: God is a loving Father for both parents and their children
Be Our Guest: 2020 Season of Creation: Join us for a jubilee
Reflection: Indy 500 run during pandemic is a reminder of what is most important
Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
Events Calendar
- Creation Care Ministry taking tree and flower seed orders through Sept. 8
- Our Lady of Fatima to offer retreat for suicide-loss survivors on Sept. 26-27
- Online weekly study of Corinthians offered by St. Michael in Greenfield starting on Sept. 3
- St. Elizabeth Catholic Charities seeks donors for matching grant
- Birthline ministry has new location
Letters to the Editor
- No letters were printed this week
Obituaries
- Providence Sister Barbara Doherty served as president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
- Providence Sister Joan Slobig led two parishes in the Terre Haute Deanery
My Journey to God: The Eucharistic Feast
The Sunday Readings: Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time

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