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January 13, 2012 issue

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Local stories:

  • The secret of happiness: Bob Tully gives his hand to God and his heart to students in five decades of Catholic education
  • Right-to-work issue dominating initial stages of 2012 session
  • Archdiocesan Directory and Yearbook to go online exclusively
  • Rape victim who chose life for unborn child will speak at pro-life rally on Jan. 23
  • Local day of reflection to focus on national survey
  • Marian University in Indianapolis begins yearlong 75th anniversary celebration
  • Bishop Coyne posts new podcasts about use of new Mass translation
  • What was in the news on Jan. 12, 1962? ‘Lay senate’ proposed for Church operation, Criterion opens branch office and religious film rated an abysmal failure

Religious Vocations Supplement

  • Column: Seeking God above all things
  • Benedictine sister enjoys daily rhythm of monastic life
  • From Sudan to Richmond, priest gives thanks for his vocation
  • Marcotte brothers share family bonds and call to priesthood
  • A bride of Christ: Desire for Christ leads Bishop Chatard graduate to life as Dominican sister
  • Prayer and work: Monks of Saint Meinrad continue ancient traditions in the present
  • Sister of Providence finds ‘God energy’ in ministry at St. Ann Clinic
  • Courage and compassion mark Franciscan sister’s journey of faith
  • Deacon candidate leaves corporate world to teach high school religion
  • ‘Nun Run’ participants invited to visit religious communities on Feb. 24-25

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: A recipe for happiness
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - The Book of Deuteronomy
  • Faithful Lines: Looking backward—and forward—in the New Year
  • It's All Good: Wipe away the past and start the New Year fresh with God
  • Be Our Guest: Implementation of new Roman Missal will help us grow in our lives of faith
  • Letters to the Editor
    • New translation of Roman Missal helps us honor, praise and glorify Jesus
    • Let us pray for the right to life and for every baby who needs our protection
  • Events Calendar
    • Pro-Life Ministry office to sponsor seminar on conscience
    • St. Malachy Parish will present ‘Catholics Returning Home’ series
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: Vigil

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope names 22 new cardinals, including three North Americans
  • Events around U.S. mark 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade
  • Black Catholics’ survey finds strong ties, strong engagement in the Church
  • Vatican issues recommendations for celebrating Year of Faith
  • In speech to diplomats, pope condemns religious terrorism
  • Column: Why does family history matter?
  • The Sunday Readings: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Go Ask Your Father: Church norms establish five requirements for Catholics to gain plenary indulgence

FaithAlive!

  • Apologies require regret, responsibility and restitution
  • Jesus’ forgiveness of us should lead us to forgive others

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2012 Religious Vocations Supplement

2012 Religious Vocations Supplement coverOur first issue of the year always contains our annual Religious Vocations Supplement. This year, our staff reporters and other contributors have produced ten articles about a variety of religious vocations--from a young nun to a deacon candidate to a pair of brothers studying for the priesthood. The supplement also features a photo spread from the monks of Saint Meinrad Archabbey and a reflection from Fr. Eric Johnson, our director of vocations for the archdiocese. Click on the link below to gain access to the entire supplement, or to download your own copy for viewing or printing. (Pages 7-14)
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Right-to-work issue dominating initial stages of 2012 session

What’s the “right-to-work” debate all about? Is it about freedom for Indiana workers, an opportunity for economic growth and a chance to create jobs? Or is it about reducing the strength of unions and creating the “right-to-work for less” that critics claim? The answer is not clear. What is clear is that the issue has dominated the initial stages of the 2012 legislative session. Gov. Mitch Daniels, Speaker of the House Brian Bosma, R-Indianapolis, and Senate President Pro Tem David. Long, R-Ft. Wayne, have made passing a “right-to-work” bill a priority. (Page 1)
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Web-only features

Bishop Coyne posts new podcasts about use of new Mass translation

Bishop Christopher J. Coyne, apostolic administrator, has posted three new podcasts that are available on the Internet for listening or downloading. They are recordings of three conversations that he had with Father Patrick Beidelman, archdiocesan director of liturgy, about the recent implementation of the new translation of the Mass.
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National and world news you may have missed...

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