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June 29, 2012 issue
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Local stories:
- ‘Christ’s hands in the world’: 16 men ordained permanent deacons, two as transitional deacons
- Transitional deacons see witness in permanent deacons
- Catholic press must serve as prophets by spreading the Good News
- Archbishop describes external and internal threats to religious liberty
- What was in the news on June 29, 1962? The separation of Church and state comes to a head at the Supreme Court
- Catholic Charities offers assistance for people seeking deportation waivers
- SPRED liturgy helps participants grow closer to God
- Official Appointments
Regular local features:
- Editorial: Catholics must protect their rights
- From the Editor Emeritus: Biblical readings - David becomes king of Israel
- Faith and Family: Religious liberty is formed in the family
- Emmaus Walk: Christ helps us to re-create brokenness in our lives
- Letters to the Editor
- Stop the attacks on the sanctity of human life while we still have the chance
- Events Calendar
- Little Sisters of the Poor to sponsor ‘Swing Fore Seniors’ on July 20
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: The Dawn of How
Catholic News Service:
- Distress remains over ‘show me your papers’ part of immigration ruling
- Archbishop Lori: Like example of martyrs, Church must remain ‘obstacle’ to fully secular culture
- Presidency not a horse race; election hinges on economic interests
- Vatican plans for Year of Faith include hymn, Mass, packed calendar
- Catholic Church’s role in society is at the heart of HHS debate, says Anderson
- Column: Demand creates the economy of sin
- Column: Learn to accept valuable gift of offering up suffering
- The Sunday Readings: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Question Corner: The Church does not endorse or oppose any of the candidates for political office
FaithAlive!
- Happiness is ultimately found in doing God’s will
- Wall art shows broad vision of happiness around the world
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16 men ordained permanent deacons, two as transitional deacons
The enduring power of relationships between friends, wives and husbands and parents and children were deeply woven into the June 23 ordination of 16 men as permanent deacons and two men as transitional deacons at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. The latest class of permanent deacons is the second in the history of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The first deacons were ordained by Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein in 2008. (Page 1)
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SPRED liturgy helps participants grow closer to God
When Jessica Reed thinks about God, she feels happy and is reminded of her wonderful friends in the archdiocesan Special Religious Development Program (SPRED), who have helped her learn about her Catholic faith and grow closer to Jesus as a young adult with a disability. Learn more about the program and the stories of those who attended the 14th annual archdiocesan SPRED liturgy on June 10 at St. Lawrence Church in Indianapolis. (Page 10)
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Web-only features
"Fortnight for Freedom" Resources
On April 12, the U.S. Bishops called for a “Fortnight for Freedom,” a 14-day period of prayer, education and action in support of religious freedom, from June 21-July 4. Bishops in their own dioceses are encouraged to arrange special events to highlight the importance of defending religious freedom. Check out our new resource page to get more information about this two-week event.
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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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- Court rejects much of Arizona immigration law, upholds status checks
- Christians cautious about Islamist's victory in Egyptian election
- Philadelphia priest found guilty on one charge of child endangerment
- Archbishop Lori: Church must remain 'obstacle' to fully secular culture
- Top Vatican official calls for free universal access to AIDS therapy
- Changes in Mexico mean fewer worries for church during election
- Archbishop describes external, internal threats to religious liberty
- Vatican plans for Year of Faith include hymn, Mass, packed calendar
- Philadelphia Archdiocese to lay off 40, close Catholic Standard & Times
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