Criterion E-Newsletter (January 23, 2015)

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January 23, 2015 issue

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‘The richness of religious life’: Archbishop Tobin reflects on gift of vocations at the start of the Year of Consecrated Life
Archdiocesan Catholics bid farewell to Bishop Coyne
Indiana Catholic Conference continues advocacy against death penalty
Saint Meinrad Archabbey to host open house on Feb. 8
Share stories of how faith has made a difference in your family

Catholic Schools Week Supplement

Column: Catholic schools mold students’ spirits and minds to know, love and serve God
Students grow in service, leadership through Maley Foundation
Students’ special “Soup in a Jar” helps to nourish needy families
20 reasons to celebrate Catholic schools in the archdiocese
Seeds of faith blossom, bear fruit at Holy Cross Central School
A child’s song captures essence of Catholic education for teacher
12 reasons to choose Catholic schools
Spring 2014 ISTEP+
CYO Sports: Catholic education of the body, heart and spirit
Digital tablets bring change, opportunity to Catholic schools
Motto of ‘live for Jesus’ helps teacher to shape her faith with children
How Can I Possible Afford Catholic School? Understanding Tax Credit Scholarships and Indiana School Vouchers
- What Am I Elible For?
Catholic Schools Map
Letters tells story of bond between students and seniors
Voucher program leads to more students in Catholic high schools
Message of Christ’s victory guides teacher to help students in tough times
Robotics teams overcome challenges to become champs
Unlikely journey leads teacher to find her destiny
Teacher strives to launch interest of students in science
Thank your for your support: Record $6.1 million raised to send children to Catholic schools

Regular local features:

Rejoice in the Lord: Pray for an end to the unspeakable crime of abortion
- Alégrense en el Señor: Oremos por el abominable crimen del aborto
Editorial: Christ is the way to achieve lasting peace in our hearts, in our world
From the Editor Emeritus: Old Testament - Catholics revere the Book of Wisdom
That All May Be One: Let’s not turn back on ongoing work, progress toward unity
Letters to the Editor
- No letters to the editor were published this week
Events Calendar
- Archabbey Library Gallery hosts two-person art exhibit through Feb. 28
- Providence Cristo Rey High School hires new vice president of advancement
- Southside Catholic Business Professionals to host Inspirational Insights event on Mar. 12
Obituaries
- General listing
- Benedictine Sister Mary Sylvester Will, 102, religious vows for 85 years
My Journey to God: Today

Catholic News Service:

Pope will canonize Blessed Junipero Serra in Washington
Pope, at Mass with millions, tells Filipinos to protect the family
Column: Policing is not war
Column: Gifts of peanuts and emeralds tell the story of a lasting marriage
Column: Renewing the holiday ‘goodwill to all’ throughout the year
Column: When broken resolutions don’t have to die
The Sunday Readings: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Question Corner: Participate in sacraments, have a habit of prayer to prepare for Christ’s return

FaithAlive!

Beauty of art can deepen the faith of artists, beholders
The Scriptures have inspired the work of artists for centuries

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Archbishop Tobin reflects on gift of vocations at the start of the Year of Consecrated Life

The Church began observing the Year of Consecrated Life in late November at the beginning of Advent. It will conclude on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2, 2016, which also annually marks the Church’s World Day for Consecrated Life. Archbishop Tobin recently spoke about the Year of Consecrated Life with The Criterion, reflecting on religious life both in central and southern Indiana and around the world. Click to see an edited version of that interview. (Page 1A)
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20 reasons to celebrate Catholic schools in the archdiocese

1. Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis was one of 71 Catholic schools in the country and just three in Indiana to be named a 2014 School of Excellence by the Catholic Education Honor Roll. 2. Jenny Lents of St. Louis School in Batesville is one of nine elementary school teachers in the country who has been chosen to receive the 2015 Distinguished Teacher Award from the National Catholic Educational Association. 3. In 2014 ratings by the Indiana Department of Education... (Page 3B)
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Indiana Catholic Conference continues advocacy against death penalty

A bill to revoke Indiana’s death penalty stalled at the gate as Hoosier lawmakers decided against giving the ban a chance to move forward through the legislative process. The Indiana Catholic Conference (ICC), the Indiana bishops’ official representative for public policy matters in the state, has a long record of working to repeal the death penalty in favor of sentencing people convicted of capital crimes a life sentence without the possibility of parole as the preferred option. (Page 12A)
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