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December 9, 2011 issue
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Local stories:
- An Advent tradition: Hospital’s Live Nativity captures the joy and hardship of the first Christmas
- After more than a century of service, Krieg Bros. Religious Supply House closes its doors
- ‘We are all God’s children’: African Mass celebrates archdiocese’s various cultures
- Sisters of St. Benedict honor five jubilarians
- What was in the news on Dec. 8, 1961? Predictions on when the Council will open, and news of a microfilm archive of U.S. Catholic history
- Indianapolis North Deanery parish celebrates 50 years
- Benedictine Sister Julie Sewell makes her perpetual monastic profession
- Advent penance services are scheduled at parishes
- More archdiocesan parishes are hosting Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
- ‘Share a story’ about why you love Catholic schools
Regular local features:
- Editorial: We give back to God, in an unequal exchange, the gift of his love
- From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - The Lord protects Jerusalem
- Cornucopia: Advent season offers the uniquely Christian belief in hope
- Twenty Something: Imagining Mary - Christmas paintings that open our eyes
- Letters to the Editor
- No letters published this week
- Events Calendar
- Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House to host Advent dinner and concert
- Oldenburg Academy resale store to host ‘Children’s Shopping Night’
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Assent
Catholic News Service:
- Pope prays for migrants, encourages international assistance
- Vatican thanks Knights for restoring tomb from old St. Peter’s Basilica
- Religious advocacy measured less in dollars than in effectiveness
- Documentary tells story of Polish priest born a Jew during the Holocaust
- Youths and retired sisters make dog biscuits to benefit homeless
- Tebow story highlights ‘Celebration of Life’ banquet in West Lafayette
- Natural disasters in 2011 prompt outpouring of charity
- Maryland interfaith leaders pledge to defend traditional marriage
- Vatican II treasure hunt: Committee seeks bishops’ notes, diaries
- Christian families welcome others and demonstrate Christ’s presence in the world
- Criticism grows over governor’s ‘holiday tree’ label for public display
- Column: Dad learns how the game is played
- Column: A pope who should be remembered and honored
- The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Advent
- Question Corner: Church allows grandparents, but not parents, to be confirmation sponsors
FaithAlive!
- The mystery of joy should pervade the lives of Christians
- ‘Prophetic utterances’ in Scripture should be read attentively
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After more than a century of service, Krieg Bros. Religious Supply House closes its doors
Krieg Bros. Religious Supply House was an institution for Catholics and people of other faiths in Indianapolis for nearly 120 years. But the tradition of purchasing gift items, books and parish supplies at their downtown location within view of Monument Circle came to an end when the store closed for the final time on Dec. 3. “It was a staple of our Catholic diet,” said Caris Roller as she stood in a long line of customers to purchase items on the store’s last day of business. (Page 1)
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Parishes to host Our Lady of Guadalupe celebrations
Masses and special events for the feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe are scheduled at several parishes in central and southern Indiana. (Taken from our Dec. 2 issue)
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Web-only features
Photo Gallery: African Catholic Mass
Vocalist Claudia Banks closed her eyes and lost herself in the music as she praised God by singing composer Donald Lawrence’s inspirational song “Encourage Yourself.” Her beautiful voice filled St. Rita Church in Indianapolis on Dec. 4 during the annual Mass sponsored by the archdiocesan African Catholic Ministry. Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, apostolic administrator and principal celebrant, smiled as he listened to Banks sing from her heart during the joyful, multicultural Advent liturgy.
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National and world news you may have missed...
Here's a sampling of some news stories that ran on our website this past week or so that you may have missed.
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- Judge turns down request to question Vatican officials in US abuse case
- Focus shifts to Irish abuse scandal in 2011, but US problems persist
- Number of US households with television sets on the decline
- Vatican II treasure hunt: Committee seeks bishops' notes, diaries
- HHS defends decision on funding trafficking victims program to Congress
- CUA president pleased ruling confirms legality of single-sex dorms
- Detroit considers possible parish closures, mergers, other changes
- Religious advocacy measured less in dollars than in effectiveness
- Justice groups start work on 'common good' platform for 2012 election
- Vatican says seat-belt complaint drew papal smile
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