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September 27, 2013 issue
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Local stories:
- ‘The promise of equality and dignity’: As Congress nears possible immigration vote, Church supports fixing system hurting millions
- Bishops’ proposal outlines plan for comprehensive immigration reform
- Monthly Mass in French at St. Malachy Church ‘offers sign of communion, of unity’ of the faithful
- Faithful called to participate in Respect Life Sunday Mass, Life Chain
- Archdiocese to honor two pro-life advocates for their service at Respect Life Mass
- Opening Mass, blessings at The Woods (photos only)
- Celebration will honor retiring religious sister who gives from the heart
- What was in the news on Sept. 27, 1963? Pope Paul pledges a reform of the Curia, and strong words on racism from Cardinal Ritter
- Parents establish mission endowment to honor daughter’s legacy
- Holy Trinity reunion (photo only)
- Two monks profess first vows at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
- Novice joins Benedictine community at Saint Meinrad Archabbey
- Have you been inspired by anyone during this Year of Faith?
Regular local features:
- Editorial: The interview with Pope Francis
- From the Editor Emeritus: Year of Faith - Catholics’ belief in angels
- Cornucopia: Remember, we’re not as smart as we think we are
- Emmaus Walk: Slowing down and really listening: A lesson in love
- Faith and Family: Patience is a virtue at the heart of family life
- Letters to the Editor
- First Saturday Devotion to Blessed Mother will conquer evil, restore God’s peace in the world
- There is no greater relationship with Christ Jesus than receiving the Eucharist
- Take the time to continue praying for a lasting peace and end to violence in our world
- Events Calendar
- Night of reflection on miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss set for Oct. 4
- St. Mary-of-the-Rock festival cancelled
- Annual Catholic all-girl high schools’ Mass and luncheon scheduled for Nov. 3
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Restoring Foundations
Catholic News Service:
- Pope says focus on morality can obscure Gospel message
- Idaho congressman introduces Marriage and Religious Freedom Act in House
- Pope condemns abortion as product of ‘throwaway culture’
- As migration rises worldwide, Holy Father calls for greater international cooperation
- Cardinal says USCCB continues legal and moral analysis of HHS mandate
- Family law expert seeks more support for women to embrace work, children
- Brazilian rancher convicted in fourth trial for murder of U.S.-born nun
- Pope says Church should face wayward members like a merciful mother
- The Sunday Readings: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Question Corner: Church teaches all forms of divination must be rejected
FaithAlive!
- Reach out to single adults, make them feel welcome
- Living the Gospel, not marital status, is what matters to God
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As Congress nears possible immigration vote, Church supports fixing system hurting millions
Eleven years have passed since Rolando Mendoza Sr. crossed the border from Mexico to the United States, leaving behind his homeland where his father was killed in a shooting on the street and where his own dream of providing for his family collapsed. On Sept. 8, about 650 people from different faith traditions—including a strong Catholic contingent—filled the parish hall at St. Monica to urge U.S. representatives from Indiana to vote for a path to American citizenship for the estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants in the country. (Page 1)
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Pilgrimage to Jasper, Ferdinand to highlight German Christmas traditions
Once a year, on the first Sunday of October, extending for nearly 3.5 miles in Indianapolis is a line of Christians praying silently. As silent, one might say, as the unborn children or forgotten elderly for whom they pray. The scene occurs every year on Respect Life Sunday, when the Church in the United States rededicates itself to the mission of respecting and protecting all life.
At 1 p.m. on Respect Life Sunday—Oct. 6 this year—a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Christopher J. Coyne will be held at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. (Page 3)
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Web-only features
Parish festival listing -- many still scheduled
Our parish festival listings were included in our annual Vacation/Travel Supplement in May, but we keep them up into the fall, posting 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.
Go to our parish festival listing
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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- Pope Benedict challenges atheist, says he never hid abuse cases
- As migration rises worldwide, pope calls for international cooperation
- Agencies stretching to meet needs of Syrians displaced by civil war
- Pakistani bishops' head calls church attack 'shameful act of cowardice'
- Pope, in Sardinia, denounces globalization and unemployment
- Pope: Digital domain needs loving dialogue, not spiritual engineers
- Pope condemns abortion as product of 'throwaway culture'
- Curia meeting seen as way to give pope more input from 'entire church'
- Family law expert seeks more support for women to embrace work, kids
- Pope says focus on morality can obscure Gospel message
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