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February 21, 2014 issue
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Local stories:
- ‘It’s what you do every day’: Dungy says God, commitment and love
are the keys to being good father, husband
- Dad’s Day a time to celebrate fathers, their gift of children, founder says
- New coordinator of Hispanic ministry brings wealth of experience
- Seminarian Douglas Hunter elected president of National Black Catholic Seminarians Association
- Sanctity of Life Dinner set for March 6 in Indianapolis
- Committee approves bill providing burial following miscarriage
- Money to help retired priests is well spent, says priest who still ministers
- No serious injuries as fire damages Marian University classroom building; cause still under investigation
- What was in the news on Feb. 21, 1964? Discussion about receiving Communion under the form of both bread and wine
- One year later, how has Pope Francis affected your life of faith? Tell us
Regular local features:
- Editorial: The cruelty of U.S. deportations
- From the Editor Emeritus: Old Testament - Jacob returns to Canaan
- Catholic Education Outreach: Catholic schools help form ‘new creations’
- Be Our Guest: From membership to discipleship
- Letters to the Editor
- Energy and commitment of young Christians is a wonderful sign of hope, reader says
- Events Calendar
- Dedication of memorial at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Henryville on March 2
- Saint Meinrad president to speak at Marian University on theology and politics in new millennium on Feb. 24
- 40 Days for Life campaign begins on March 5 in Bloomington, Indianapolis
- March 22 dinner marks foundation’s 20th anniversary of aiding Christians in Holy Land
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Blaze of Glory
Catholic News Service:
- Pope, cardinal advisers study Vatican financial, administrative offices
- Pope Francis to engaged couples: After ‘I do,’ comes ‘may I, thank you, sorry’ in loving relationships
- In new statement, New York bishops encourage ‘love, respect’ for people suffering with mental illness
- Organizations weigh in on how Supreme Court should handle HHS mandate
- Washington state’s bishops back governor’s moratorium on death penalty
- Catholic hopes app will help people ‘fall in love with the Mass’
- Stem-cell method offers another alternative to embryonic research
- Mass should be a life-changing event, Pope Francis says during audience
- Woman who saved dozens wants to stay in community she loves
- Column: A 15-year-old’s ultimate sacrifice for his friends
- Column: Reflecting on my brief experience as a homeless man
- The Sunday Readings: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Question Corner: Canon law requires that a sponsor at a baptism be a practicing Catholic
FaithAlive!
- An undying love inspires prayers for those who have died
- Belief in purgatory, praying for the dead rooted deep in Church history
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Dungy says God, commitment and love are the keys to being good father, husband
Tony Dungy, former head coach of the Indianapolis Colts, shared stories during a talk he gave at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis on Feb. 11. He was there to help mark the 100th Dad’s Day breakfast event at the Catholic high school, an event that brings fathers and their children together on a monthly basis during the school year to celebrate their relationship. (Page 1)
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Money to help retired priests is well spent, says priest who still ministers
Father Lutz retired in 2003, and moved into the priest-designated apartments at St. Paul Hermitage in Beech Grove, a retirement home operated by the Sisters of St. Benedict of Our Lady of Grace Monastery. But the priest has not considered retirement an excuse to stop serving. “I love to minister,” he says.
While the discounted rent charged by the sisters helps, Father Lutz credits much of his ability to continue ministering to the funds provided by the United Catholic Appeal [UCA]. (Page 7)
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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, Ukrainian church leaders call for end to violence in Ukraine
- Nun, two activists go to prison for protest at nuclear weapons facility
- Go directly to confession, don't wait, pope says at audience
- Pope, cardinal advisers study Vatican financial, administrative offices
- German cardinal, author of book on mercy, to address world's cardinals
- Facing the truth about ourselves is a step toward holiness, pope says
- Pope to engaged couples: After 'I do,' comes 'may I, thank you, sorry'
- Belgium passes law to allow euthanasia for small children
- New York bishops urge 'love, respect' for people with mental illness
- Persecution of Christians 'widespread, flagrant,' archbishop says
- Archbishop urges Anglicans to 'challenge fear' of discord on issues
- Going to Mass should be a life-changing event, pope says at audience
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