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September 4, 2020

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• St. Vincent de Paul seeks new conferences to ‘serve people with the love of God’
  • How to start a parish or multiparish St. Vincent de Paul Society
• Archbishop announces Mass for Peace and Justice, day of fasting and prayer on Sept. 9
• Two federal inmates are executed in Terre Haute, additional two executions set for September
• Canon law, COVID-19 and our dispensation from attending Sunday Mass
  • A quick guide to when one is not obligated to attend Sunday Mass
• Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House to host Fatima film events in September
• The memories flow from Father Welch’s 50 years as a priest
• Serra Club Vocations Essay: Student sees personal struggles as a way God furthers his kingdom
• Monk of Saint Meinrad Archabbey from Indy ordained a priest on Aug. 30

• Evangelization and Catechesis Supplement:

  • Homepage
  • Learn about the faith and share it, ‘because Jesus says so’
  • The evil of racism is rooted in the seven deadly sins
  • New directory shows connection of evangelization and catechesis
  • ‘Cold brews’ and YouTube views combine to help bring people closer to God
    • Podcasts worth checking out
  • Indianapolis parish forms missionary disciples to spread the faith
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• Christ the Cornerstone: We are responsible for the actions of others
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Somos responsables de las acciones de los demás
• Editorial: Now is a time to take up our crosses and follow Christ
• It's All Good: Treasured photo offers a reminder to help us see as God sees
• Be Our Guest: Upcoming novena reminds us Our Lady of Sorrows is also the ‘Cause of Our Joy’
• Be Our Guest: A thank-you to Lena Peoni and all who began a ministry at the Marion County Jail
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Biking for Babies midpoint rally on Sept. 19 at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish
  • Benedict Inn to offer four-part program for victims of sexual assault in October
  • Annual Festival of Faiths to take place on YouTube, Facebook on Sept. 13
• 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 Chapel
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 11, 2020

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• Hospital’s pinwheel garden celebrates the joy of returning COVID patients to health
• Archdiocese’s annual ‘Morning with Mary’ event set for Oct. 10
• Biannual grants awarded to parishes, schools and archdiocesan agencies
• Former St. Christopher parishioner professes perpetual vows
• Christ the Cornerstone: We are called to honor the Holy Name of Mary
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Estamos llamados a honrar el Santo Nombre de María
• Editorial: As we prepare for November, let’s not forget poem’s 9/11 message
• Joyful Witness: Appreciating the life lessons our children teach us
• Our Works of Charity: It is essential to help families struggling from hunger
• Twenty Something: Theology of home: an invitation to reclaim what matters most
• Be Our Guest: Preserving our mission
• Be Our Guest: Pastor, parishioners adapt to outdoor Masses via asphalt apostolate
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Personal retreat days offered this Fall
  • Dominican priest offers six online sessions on Catholic Social Teaching on Sept. 16-Oct. 21
  • Archdiocesan Social Concerns Ministry to host webinar on parish COVID response on Sept. 16
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
• My Journey to God: The Beauty of God
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 18, 2020

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• In Mass for Peace and Justice, Archbishop Thompson says ‘it all begins in the heart’
  • Two opportunities to pray for peace set for Sept. 24 and 26
  • Prayers for Racial Healing in Our Land
• ‘God moment’ leads couple to help start antitrafficking ministry in archdiocese
  • Survivors of human trafficking inspire work of new outreach ministry
  • Resources available
• 40 Days for Life fall campaign set for Sept. 23-Nov. 1
• Respect Life Sunday Mass, Life Chain events set for Oct. 4
• 38th Annual Celebrate Life event to take place online on Oct. 6
• October webinars offer Catholic voters a guide for informed decisions
  • ICC webinar dates and registration
• Columns use USCCB initiative to help prepare for elections
• Social Concerns Ministry to host rosary event for World Day of Migrants and Refugees on Sept. 27
• Christ the Cornerstone: Let’s be grateful God gives generously to all
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Demos gracias a Dios que da generosamente a todos
• The Face of Mercy: Pandemic sheds light on widespread social diseases
  • El rostro de la misericordia: La pandemia revela enfermedades sociales generalizadas
• Editorial: Stewardship of creation calls us to conversion, action
• Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Unmasking our emotions and finding respite with God
• That All May Be One: Let’s honor the search of other religions seeking meaning
• Guest Column: Looks in rearview mirror show detours part of God’s plan
• Sight Unseen: When the final trumpet blows
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Mount St. Francis Center to offer retreat on Franciscan spirituality on Oct. 2-4
  • Seven-week retreat for young adult children of divorced parents to take place online on Thursday evenings
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Patrick J. Moriarty, 89, father of Father Joseph Moriarty, died on Sept. 2
• My Journey to God: Hope In God’s Perfect Timing
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

September 25, 2020

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• Love of faith and life guides Mickey Lentz in her 60 years of serving the archdiocese
  • Close friendship connects cardinal and chancellor
  • Notre Dame leaders praise the national impact of Lentz
• Catholic Radio Indy presents Evangelist of the Year award to Father Guy Roberts
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  • Archdiocesan priest’s manual notes new evangelization ‘starts in the pews’
• Week two: ‘Pray, Learn and Act as Faithful Citizens’
• Official Appointments
• Christ the Cornerstone: Every saint has a past, every sinner a future
  • Cristo, la piedra angular: Cada santo tiene un pasado y cada pecador un futuro
• Editorial: We are called to cherish, serve, defend and protect human life
• Corrections Corner: The good, the unrepentant, and the struggling
• Ministerio Pastoral: El IPI nos recuerda que la iglesia universal es hermosa
• Pastoral Ministry: IPI reminds us the universal Church is beautiful
• Faith and Family: Families can call on Mary’s help in fighting life’s battles
• Be Our Guest: Recent court decisions have had positive, negative effects on Catholic schools
• Investing with Faith: Sharing your philanthropic priorities with your adult children
• Public Schedule of Archbishop Charles C. Thompson
• Events Calendar
  • Archbishop to celebrate Red Mass for legal professionals on Oct. 6
  • Sisters of Providence to host virtual Come and See retreat on Oct. 23-24
  • Our Lady of the Greenwood to offer marriage enrichment conference on Fridays in October
  • National Association of Catholic Family Life Ministers to host online conference on Oct. 1
• Letters to the Editor
  • No letters were printed this week
• Obituaries
  • General listing
  • Benedictine Sister Cathy Ann Robinson ministered at St. Vincent Hospice in Indy
• My Journey to God: One - Holy - Catholic - Apostolic
• The Sunday Readings: Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time