Criterion E-Newsletter (March 30, 2012)

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March 30, 2012 issue

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'It's about the needs of others': Bishop Coyne commends St. Francis Xavier parishioners, assures archdiocese’s long-term commitment to tornado-ravaged area
Baltimore Archbishop-designate Lori reflects on ties to Cardinal Ritter, New Albany, family
- Foundation of Archbishop-designate Lori’s vocation laid in New Albany
Spirit of Service winners are committed to helping those in need
- Daughters of Charity, Sisters of St. Francis to receive special Spirit of Service awards
- President of Super Bowl Host Committee is keynote speaker at Spirit of Service dinner
Holy Week liturgies are set at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral and Saint Meinrad
Benedictine Father Boniface Hardin founded Martin University
Archdiocese buys land, new Catholic high school a possibility for site
Popular Italian Street Festival in Indianapolis to resume in 2013
Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
Hundreds gather in rain for religious freedom rally
What was in the news on March 30, 1962? Cardinal Ritter is praised for his fight against racism, and a rabbi gives thanks for Pope John XXIII

Regular local features:

Editorial
- Now is the time to be ‘all in,’ stand firm for religious liberty
- God is at work in Henryville
From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - Letter to the Hebrews for Holy Week
Emmaus Walk: Lessons from the Savior during Lenten season and beyond
Faith and Family: Wallowing in the mud of sin? Let God clean you up
Be Our Guest: Mandate infringes on religious rights
Letters to the Editor
- No letters published this week
Events Calendar
- “Golf Fore Faith” outing set for May 14
- Saint Meinrad to host theater group for two plays on April 20-21
- Cancer research memorial fundraiser for Katie Lynch is set for April 21
Obituaries
- General listing
My Journey to God: In Gethsemane

Catholic News Service:

At Mass, pope recognizes Cubans’ struggles, calls for freedom
Trust in God to help change society, pope says in Mexico’s heartland
Ken Hackett, retired CRS leader, to receive 2012 Laetare Medal
Foundation of Archbishop-designate Lori’s vocation laid in New Albany
Pope urges young people to find joy in Christ, not prestige or power
Column: Embracing the frog, not the prince, within each of us
The Sunday Readings: Palm Sunday
Question Corner: Special relationship between husband and wife may continue into eternity

FaithAlive!

The Passion of Christ is a ‘tale of divine suffering’
Pain can be life-giving because of Christ’s suffering and death

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Hundreds gather in rain for religious freedom rally

A steady rain didn’t deter about 700 people from across central Indiana who came to “stand up for religious freedom” on the grounds of the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis on March 23. Right to Life of Indianapolis organized the city’s “Stand Up for Religious Freedom” rally, which was repeated in about 140 other cities across the country on the same day. A coalition of pro-life organizations sponsored the rallies in response to the contraceptive mandate of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Religious and civic leaders as well as citizens spoke under a tent placed near the south steps of the Statehouse. (Page 15)
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Bishop Coyne commends St. Francis Xavier parishioners, assures archdiocese’s long-term commitment to tornado-ravaged area

Beneath the tarp-covered roof of St. Francis Xavier Church, Bishop Christopher J. Coyne concelebrated Mass on March 25 with Father Steven Schaftlein, the parish’s pastor. Plywood covered some windows, and a box-like supporting structure blocked the area beneath the church’s damaged roof. Orange work lamps provided lighting for the organist and cantor. In his homily, Bishop Coyne, apostolic administrator, commended parishioners for actively demonstrating their Christian faith during the aftermath of the recent tornadoes. (Page 1)
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Baltimore Archbishop-designate Lori reflects on ties to Cardinal Ritter, New Albany, family

Archbishop-designate William E. Lori of Baltimore has walked the halls of political power in the U.S. Capitol in Washington many times during the last several months, advocating for a renewed defense of religious freedom. In being such a prominent public advocate for religious freedom, Archbishop-designate Lori is following in the footsteps of another son of New Albany, Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter. (Page 1)
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