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May 24, 2013 issue

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Local stories:

  • Three men are ordained priests for archdiocese during historic liturgy on May 18
    • Photo spread: Brimming with joy - Three men dedicate their lives to Christ as priests
  • Miter Society members find appeal in helping beyond parish
  • CYO volunteers honored for service to Church, community
    • CYO recognition highlights work of both adults and young people
  • What was in the news on May 24, 1963? An ailing pope, the world’s fair and a Supreme Court ruling on sit-in protests in four southern states

Vacation / Travel Supplement

  • In the footsteps of Junipero Serra: California missions pilgrimage
  • Visiting Italy … visiting family!
  • Parish Festivals

Regular local features:

  • Editorial: Local Church’s diversity on display at priestly ordination on May 18
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - Ancient traditions about Mary
  • Cornucopia: What should we remember on this Memorial Day?
  • Letters to the Editor
    • We must be open and listen to where the Spirit is leading us, letter writers say
  • Events Calendar
    • Former St. Francis de Sales School to hold second all-school reunion
    • Israeli economist to give lecture on May 29 in Indianapolis
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Franciscan Sister Janet Brosnan ministered as an educator and hospital chaplain in Indiana and Ohio
    • Benedictine Brother Terence Griffin used business knowledge in ministry at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
  • My Journey to God: Called by Name

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope Francis prays for victims of Oklahoma tornado
  • At Pentecost vigil, Pope Francis shares personal stories of his faith
  • Tornadoes exact deadly toll in Oklahoma; area needs ‘a lot of prayers
  • Pope Francis unlocks app for Pontifical Mission Societies
  • Cardinal Dolan says Church will continue to work against ‘liberal abortion culture’
  • Pope says there are no part-time Christians; faith is a full-time job
  • Audit shows number of abuse allegations in Church dropped in 2012
  • Bishops say full effect of ‘redefining marriage’ will be felt for years
  • Column: Two messages about sex
  • Column: Making room for women at the highest rungs of business
  • Column: In the month honoring Mary, a lifetime of memories
  • The Sunday Readings: Feast of the Most Holy Trinity
  • Question Corner: Catholics are to support the Church according to their ability to do so

FaithAlive!

  • God, not material wealth, is the supreme good of life
  • The blessings of wealth are to be used to help other people

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Three men are ordained priests for archdiocese during historic liturgy on May 18

Ordination MassSS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis was brimming with joy on May 18 when Fathers John Kamwendo, Douglas Marcotte and Martin Rodriguez were ordained priests to serve the Church in central and southern Indiana. During the ancient rituals involved in a priestly ordination, the expression of that joy was held in check. But at the conclusion of the ordination rite, the three new priests, clad for the first time in their priestly vestments, exchanged a heartfelt sign of peace which opened the floodgates. The congregation rose to their feet applauding. (Page 1)
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Parish Festival Listings

Our parish festival listings are included in this week's Vacation/Travel Supplement and will be kept up on our site all summer (with periodic corrections and additions). Got a spare weekend? Check our listings at any time via the link below to see where the fun will be each week. (Pages 2B-3B)
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