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October 30, 2015 issue

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Local stories:

  • Value of Catholic schools to country and Church is indispensable, speaker says
    • Spirit of caring, love of faith are evident in award winners
  • Christ Our Hope gifts reflect the commitment, ‘we believe in the mission of the archdiocese’
    • What your appeal donation can do in central and southern Indiana
  • Catholic Community Foundation allows Catholics to help ‘for infinity’
  • ‘Real men’ build giant rosary to honor Blessed Mother
  • Robert Bridges is named as new president of Cathedral High School
  • ‘You have saved my life in every possible way’: A single mom’s message of love to her unplanned child
    • ‘Has salvado mi vida en toda forma posible’: El mensaje de amor de una mama soltera a su hija que no estaba planeada
  • St. Lawrence Class of 1961 names parish street in honor of their classmate who was killed during 9/11 attacks on U.S.
  • Cancelled game, Providence lead to ‘banquet’ for homeless

Regular local features:

  • Rejoice in the Lord: Mary, queen of all saints, comfort to all souls
    • Alégrense en el Señor: María, reina de todos los santos, consuela nuestras almas
  • Editorial: Keeping the momentum going in the pro-life movement
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Medieval Church - The crusades spread over two centuries
  • Faith and Family: Caring for the sick and dying is a ‘two-way street’
  • Be Our Guest: Reader - We cannot ban guns in a vain attempt to rid the world of evil
  • Be Our Guest: Let us turn to prayer as we battle legacy of sexual revolution, reader says
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • St. Louis de Montfort Parish hosting free Thanksgiving meal
    • Royal Irish Rugby Society reunion set for Nov. 25 in Indianapolis
    • Sisters of Providence to host Merton book study series beginning Nov. 3
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
  • My Journey to God: Life

Catholic News Service:

  • Final synod report urges ‘accompaniment’ tailored to family situations
  • Jesus’ disciples are called to lead without lecturing, pope says
  • Synod had difficult moments as it tried to proclaim truth, Pope Francis says
  • Synod calls for greater promotion of women’s role in Church
  • Column: European refugee crisis calls for compassion, not racism or fear
  • Column: A papal handshake in Philadelphia loaded with meaning
  • The Sunday Readings: Feast of All Saints
  • Question Corner: Material possessions are secondary to faithful disciples who want to follow Jesus

FaithAlive!

  • Finding sanctuary, a place of grace and peace in our lives
  • Sanctuary offers setting to find strength to cope with life’s challenges

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Value of Catholic schools to country and Church is indispensable, speaker says

Award winnersThe compelling question came in the midst of a celebration—a celebration in which the archdiocese continued to move closer to its goal of raising $5 million this year to help children receive a Catholic education. The question was posed by Holy Cross Father Timothy Scully, the featured speaker during the 20th annual Celebrating Catholic School Values Awards event at Union Station in Indianapolis on Oct. 26. “Sometimes, it’s interesting when you’re thinking about the value of something to think about what our life would be like without it,” said Father Scully, the co-founder of the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE). (Page 1)
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Cancelled game, Providence lead to ‘banquet’ for homeless

MealThe gourmet menu was supposed to be part of a special celebration of a unique moment in the 54-year history of Bishop Chatard High School in Indianapolis. Instead, the roasted beef tenderloin, the hickory smoked salmon and the tempting desserts—just part of the menu—ended up being an unexpected feast for homeless people who usually don’t get many opportunities in life to celebrate. The dramatic change in plans unfolded on Oct. 16, the day that the Bishop Chatard Trojans football team was scheduled to play its first-ever, varsity home football game on the grounds of the archdiocese’s North Deanery high school that opened in 1961. (Page 15)
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United Catholic Appeal

Imagine a situation where parishes must each pay for the education and retirement of its priests. Where each parish must provide housing and food for the needy within its boundaries, placement for refugees, and professional development for its parish school teachers. With the United Catholic Appeal: Christ Our Hope (UCA), parishes need not incur such financial burdens.
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