Criterion E-Newsletter (March 1, 2013)

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March 1, 2013 issue

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Local stories:

Pope’s legacy includes being committed teacher of the faith
Archbishop: Reforming of curia ‘reasonable priority’ for new pope
Sister Diane Ris was 16th general superior of Sisters of Providence
Archbishop finishes tour of deaneries with Batesville Mass
- Archbishop Tobin reflects on worshiping, meeting parishioners in 11 deaneries
Bills to regulate chemical abortion, improve informed consent advance
What was in the news on March 1, 1963? Two Americans get closer to sainthood, and Pope John XXIII has a new way to honor St. Joseph
Bishop Chatard team will compete in national robotics championship
New book captures archbishop emeritus’ journey of faith
Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes

Regular local features:

Editorial: Happy retirement, Pope Benedict
From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - Vocal and mental prayer
It's All Good: Like Jesus, in all matters, remember to respond in love
Faith, Hope and Charity: Understanding poverty and its implications
Letters to the Editor
- Allow yourself to be interrupted by God in your life of faith
- Healthy, civil conclusion is needed in gun-control debate, sisters say
Events Calendar
- Archbishop Tobin to speak at Catholic Business Exchange on March 15
- St. Mark Church in Indianapolis to host Inclusion Sunday celebration on March 10
- St. Michael Parish in Greenfield showing film to raise funds for safe haven for youths
Obituaries
- General listing
- Providence Sister Jean Michele Monaghan served in administration at parishes and schools for 31 years
My Journey to God: Letting God Be God

Catholic News Service:

Thank you, Holy Father
- Changing rules through apostolic letter, Pope Benedict XVI allows College of Cardinals to move up conclave date
- Fixing Vatican bureaucracy is a top job for next pope
- Pope Benedict: I am not abandoning the Church
- Pope Benedict to be ‘pope emeritus’ or ‘Roman pontiff emeritus’
- Pope Benedict saw Jews, Muslims as allies in defending belief in God
- Pope Benedict’s pontificate marked by teaching, call to return to faith
- Timeline of Pope Benedict's papacy
Eleven Republicans file brief opposing Health and Human Services’ mandate
St. Mary Magdalene relic ‘reminds us she was real,’ says tour organizer
Cardinal Dolan welcomes opportunity to discuss mutual concerns with president
Reconciliation has ancient roots and developed over time
U.S. House passes bill to help storm-ravaged houses of worship rebuild
Column: A Lenten challenge to make us take a long hard look
The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday of Lent
Question Corner: Offering Masses for the dead is an ancient practice rooted in Scripture and tradition

FaithAlive!

Reconciliation shows importance of forgiveness to Christianity
Repentance can lead people of faith to renewal in the season of Lent

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Pope’s legacy includes being committed teacher of the faith

One of the principal duties of a pope is to be the Church’s first teacher of the faith. Pope Benedict XVI, who stepped down as bishop of Rome on Feb. 28, was well known for that aspect of his papal ministry through his homilies, speeches and various teaching documents. Three theologians who teach in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis shared their thoughts recently on the legacy of Pope Benedict in regard to his office as the principal teacher of the Catholic faith for the universal Church. (Page 2)
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Archbishop finishes tour of deaneries with Batesville Mass

Despite frigid temperatures and a cold, blustery wind, Catholics from across southeastern Indiana filled St. Louis Church in Batesville on Feb. 19 for a Mass with Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin. The Mass in the Batesville Deanery was the last of the 11 deanery Masses that Archbishop Tobin celebrated across central and southern Indiana to help him worship with and get to know Catholics throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. (Page 3)
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Web-only features

Purchase Archbishop Emeritus Daniel Buechlein's new book online

From our review: "In the opening pages of his latest book, Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein offers a poignant and revealing look at how the stroke he suffered two years ago has changed his life and his journey of faith. He starts by describing the physical challenges he faced when he realized he was having a stroke in the early morning hours of March 19, 2011—and how he called 911 on that feast day of St. Joseph. ... The struggle was just beginning."
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