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Available Right NowSeed for priestly vocation planted early in Tanzania, takes root in southern IndianaAt 10 a.m. on May 18, three men are scheduled to be ordained priests at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis: Transitional deacons Doug Marcotte, Martin Rodriguez and John Francis Kamwendo. This week, The Criterion features a profile of Deacon Kamwendo. Previous issues features profiles on Deacon Marcotte and Deacon Rodriguez. (Page 1) ‘One in Christ’ marriage prep program presents ‘authentic teaching of Church on Christian marriage’When it comes to weddings, there are dresses to choose, flowers to order, invitations to send out, a reception hall to book … who has time for marriage prep? Considering that a couple is not entering into a contract with options to renege, but rather into a lifelong covenant intended to help each other get to heaven, the question should rather be, “Who doesn’t have time for marriage prep?” Among the marriage preparation programs offered in the archdiocese, “One in Christ” (OIC) is the newest. (Page 5) New Catholics feel at home in the ChurchAs the Church marks the Resurrection of Christ at Easter, it also welcomes new members who enter into their own new life in Christ. The Archdiocese of Indianapolis welcomed 944 souls into the full communion of the Church Easter weekend through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) in parishes throughout central and southern Indiana. Each new member brings a rich story of their call to Catholicism. Some of their stories tell of rapid conversion. Others involve a long path spanning years or decades. Others highlight a first profession of faith. (Page 1)
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