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February 15, 2013 issue
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Local stories:
- Archbishop Tobin: Pope’s resignation shows courage and humility
- Local Church reflects on legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
- Archbishop Tobin’s ministry with pope provides unique perspective on resignation (web only)
- House expected to pass comprehensive school choice expansion
- Milroy steps down as leader of archdiocesan Office of Stewardship and Development
- Archbishop’s visits connect with faithful in deaneries
- Father Hollowell is keynote speaker at Sanctity of Life Dinner, fundraiser
- Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
Regular local features:
- Editorial: Courage marks Holy Father’s decision to resign from papacy
- From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - The penitential season of Lent
- Cornucopia: Music is indeed the food of the gods and the creation of God
- Twenty Something: An Alaskan cruise, a path to priesthood
- Be Our Guest: Pill can pose serious health risk
- Letters to the Editor
- We can rely on Mother Church, faith and reason to guide us through life
- Events Calendar
- Lecture at Cardinal Ritter House commemorates 50th anniversary of Second Vatican Council
- International renowned singer Tatiana offers free musical drama March 1 and 3
- Saint Meinrad will host Black History Lecture on February 26
- Parish Lenten speaker series to begin on Feb. 20
- Sisters of Providence Women in Leadership luncheon is March 6
- Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Catherine Mayer taught at Catholic schools for 35 years
- My Journey to God: Evergreen
Catholic News Service:
- Holy Father to resign on Feb. 28: In hindsight, Pope Benedict’s resignation seems almost predictable
- Pope Benedict’s resignation will set in motion period of transition
- Pope Benedict shows signs of aging, but Vatican reports no illness
- Pope to live in Vatican monastery established by Blessed John Paul
- Benedict will be prayerful presence in next papacy, spokesman says
- Column: When invisibility is a curse, not a blessing
- Column: Monica Dodds is gone, but she is still with us
- Column: March for life all year long
- The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent
- Question Corner: Attending weekday Mass does not fulfill your Sunday obligation
FaithAlive!
- Lent can be a time to enter more fully into the Year of Faith
- Let God transform you with his grace and holiness during Lent
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Local Church reflects on legacy of Pope Benedict XVI
Like most people around the world, Catholics in the archdiocese initially reacted with surprise and shock to the news that Pope Benedict XVI had decided to resign on Feb. 28. Then the reactions turned into thoughtful reflections about the pope who has led the Church for nearly eight years, the 85-year-old pontiff whose decision was based on his advancing age and his declining strength and energy. (Page 3)
Read our news story | View our papal transition resources
Archbishop Tobin: Pope’s resignation shows courage and humility
"I have known Pope Benedict XVI for 16 years and worked closely with him for two years prior to coming to the archdiocese. Like most people, I was surprised when the decision was announced, but not shocked. ... I believe that the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI is an act of courage and humility as well as the latest expression of his love for the Church." (Page 1)
Read the archbishop's reflection
Web-only features
Watch Archbishop Tobin's Ash Wednesday homily
Ash Wednesday Mass was celebrated by Archbishop Tobin at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis on Feb. 13. He concluded with the following: "The resignation of our Holy Father and the coming election of his successor invites the Catholic community through the world to unite in prayer & penance." Click on the link below to watch the entire homily.
Watch the video
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.
Click the headline to see the story:
- On Ash Wednesday, pope preaches on humility, Christian unity
- Citing health reasons, Pope Benedict announces he will resign
- Full text of Pope Benedict XVI's announcement that he is resigning
- Pope Benedict's pontificate marked by teaching, call to return to faith
- US church leaders express surprise, admiration for pope's decision
- Pope Benedict's resignation announcement stuns world religious leaders
- Pope Benedict's resignation will set in motion period of transition
- Pope to live in Vatican monastery established by Blessed John Paul
- Benedict will be prayerful presence in next papacy, spokesman says
- Proposed HHS rules fall short of meeting bishops' concerns, cardinal says
- Medical manufacturing company wins injunction against HHS mandate
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