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February 3, 2012 issue
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Local stories:
- ‘Indianapolis is my home now’: One year later, Bishop Coyne celebrates the changes and blessings in his life
- ‘God doesn’t care who wins a football game’—unless it’s the Patriots
- Mickey Lentz is honored as a ‘Champion of Change’ in White House ceremony for Catholic educators
- Nine other Catholic school leaders honored at White House ceremony
- Archdiocesan formation for lay ministry goes online
- Bill to regulate chemical abortion advances in Indiana Senate
- Facts about chemical abortion in the U.S.
- Pro-life work at United Nations is an uphill battle, speaker says
- Young voices turn up the volume during annual March for Life
- Wedding Announcements
- Pre Cana Conference and Tobit Weekend prepare engaged couples for marriage
- Couples may announce engagement or marriage
- Sisters ride zip line, embrace Super Bowl and all it brings
- What was in the news on Feb. 2, 1962? The pros and cons of automation and a request for editorial prudence by the pope
Regular local features:
- Editorial: Needed - An engaged, articulate and well-formed Catholic laity
- From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians
- It's All Good: In marriage, genuine love is worth all the work
- Faith, Hope and Charity: The ministry of charity and the Gospel message
- Letters to the Editor
- Feature on chairperson of campus ministry shares his wonderful spirit, reader says
- Events Calendar
- Nominations are requested for archdiocesan catechesis award
- SPRED to host its 12th annual Dinner Dance on March 3
- Chicago Bears executive to speak at St. Paul Catholic Center in Bloomington
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Prayer
Catholic News Service:
- Catholic voters urged to press U.S. government to rescind HHS mandate
- Confession: Celebration of mercy, not trial before prosecution
- Half a century after Vatican II, a year of faith and debate
- Summit brings together pro-life lawyers, members of advocacy groups
- Same-sex marriage issue is facing lawmakers and voters in several states
- Dolan: Natural law, not religious preference, dictates all life sacred
- Vatican signs international treaties against drug trade, organized crime and terrorism
- Column: Needed: An engaged, articulate and well-formed Catholic laity
- Column: Rescuing the young from captivity to the image
- The Sunday Readings: Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Question Corner: Church discourages Communion service because Mass is source and summit of Christian worship
FaithAlive!
- Pope seeks to revive ancient traditions in modern Africa
- Pope urges African Catholics to embrace mission of evangelization
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One year later, Bishop Coyne celebrates the changes and blessings in his life
As Bishop Christopher J. Coyne looks back on the dramatic changes in his life in the past year, one moment may surprise all the Indianapolis Colts fans who have unsuccessfully tried to change the football allegiance of a man who will passionately root for the New England Patriots in Super Bowl XLVI on Feb. 5. The moment definitely caught Bishop Coyne’s mother off-guard. Learn about that moment an more by reading the first of a two-part interview with Bishop Coyne, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. (Page 1)
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Mickey Lentz is honored as a ‘Champion of Change’ in White House ceremony for Catholic educators
When she was being honored at the White House on Jan. 25, Annette “Mickey” Lentz shared part of the simple philosophy that has guided her in 50 years of work, dedication and leadership in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. “Have faith, not only in yourself, but those with whom you lead, and in the youth,” Lentz said. “Realize that they are our hope for the world and the Church.” Lentz shared that philosophy when she and nine other leaders in Catholic education from across the United States were recognized by President Barack Obama’s “Champions of Change” program. (Page 1)
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Web-only features
Super Bowl resources for visitors to Indianapolis
More than 100,000 people are coming to the city of Indianapolis and for the festivities surrounding Super Bowl XLVI. While in our archdiocese, we welcome them to use the resources on our special page to stay connected to their faith during their stay. Log on to www.archindy.org/superbowl to find information about Sunday Masses, daily prayer intentions, and the special schedule offered by St. John Church, which is right in the middle of Super Bowl Village.
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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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- Same-sex marriage issue facing lawmakers, voters in several states
- Bishops, religious to attend major conference on preventing abuse
- Half a century after Vatican II, a year of faith and debate
- Country's debate over Keystone XL pipeline is far from over
- Bishops plan to use London Olympics to renew interest in Catholic faith
- Vatican downplays charges of financial 'corruption'
- Catholic school leaders honored in White House ceremony
- Months after independence, South Sudan grapples with contentious issues
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