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February 20, 2015 issue

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Local stories:

  • ‘I saw the light of God again’: Family’s heartbreak leads to poignant lesson of great love in the midst of great loss
  • ‘The Light Is on for You’: Confession initiative expanded after successful first year
    • How to make a good confession
  • Religious freedom legislation advances in Indiana Senate
  • Knights of Columbus to sponsor play about St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Catholic Aviation Association seeks to build, evangelize world of aviation
    • Public is invited to CAA meeting on Feb. 28 at Lions Club in Carmel
  • Lenten penance services are scheduled at archdiocesan parishes
    • Lenten activities available online
  • Farming family uses contest winnings to help St. Mary School in Rushville
  • Weekend retreat in Beech Grove geared to help answer Pope Francis’ call to address challenges of poverty
  • Annual ‘Lecture and Irish Coffee Night’ set for March 12 at Cardinal Ritter House

Regular local features:

  • Rejoice in the Lord: Our Lenten journey, a pilgrimage of hope
    • Alégrense en el Señor: La Cuaresma: una peregrinación de esperanza
  • Editorial: ISIS and moderate Muslims
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Jesus began his mission along the Jordan River
  • That All May Be One: Ecumenism includes personal conversion, institutional renewal
  • Catholic Education Outreach: Crossing the culture gap
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Ignatian Volunteer Corps hosting informational meeting on Feb. 24
    • Fifteenth annual Lenten speaker series begins with presentation on the Eucharist
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Franciscan Sister Alice Ann Deardorff served in Catholic schools for more than 50 years
    • Ursuline Sister Anthony Wargel ministered as an educator in Catholic schools for more than 60 years
  • My Journey to God: An Ash Wednesday Life

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope seeks prayers for Egyptians beheaded by Islamic State
  • Pope urges new cardinals to search for the lost, the sick
  • Poll shows majority support for religious freedom in marriage debate
  • Bishop says ruling means Church not free ‘to practice what we preach’
  • Pennsylvania governor puts off executions, says system ‘riddled with flaws’
  • Lent helps Catholics reorder their priorities and ‘put God first’
  • Pope Benedict has no regret, doubt about decision to retire, aide says
  • Column: Medical assistance with the battle of the bulge
  • Column: The challenges of Lent after the death of a spouse
  • The Sunday Readings: First Sunday of Lent
  • Question Corner: The Gospel of St. John used less in Sunday Mass readings than other Gospels

FaithAlive!

  • Detachment, discernment can lead to growth in faith
  • Ash Wednesday begins a time of penance and conversion, recalls baptism

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‘The Light Is on for You’: Confession initiative expanded after successful first year

ConfessionalFather Christopher Craig was skeptical when he learned that priests across central and southern Indiana were to be available to hear confessions in parish churches from 6:30-8 p.m. on April 2, 2014. It was the first time the archdiocese would take part in “The Light Is on for You” program that dioceses across the country had used to attract more Catholics to the sacrament of penance. Father Craig, pastor of Most Sorrowful Mother of God Parish in Vevay and Prince of Peace Parish in Madison, didn’t expect that many people would come to confession that night. (Page 1)
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Catholic Aviation Association seeks to build, evangelize world of aviation

ClubThomas "Wulf" Beckenbauer and his wife, Joy, now hope to evangelize and build the aviation community through their recently launched non-profit, Catholic Aviation Association (CAA). The chapter-based organization, which holds an Indianapolis address, provides a way for those interested in learning to fly to do so in a more economical way. But unlike other aviation-based organizations, CAA includes a faith focus, encouraging members to grow closer to God and live Christ-centered lives. (Page 9)
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Web-only features

Archbishop Tobin invites faithful to take part in synod consultation

Pope Francis will meet with representative bishops from around the world on Oct. 4-25 in the XIV Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops to discuss the topic: “The Vocation and Mission of the Family in the Church and Contemporary World.” Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin is inviting the faithful of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis to take part in a consultation to help the bishops prepare for this synod.
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