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April 15, 2016 issue
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Local stories:
- ‘The father I always wanted’: Youth, Terre Haute Catholic Charities employee’s bond a story of mercy, faith
- Archdiocese announces new partnership with Notre Dame ACE Academies for 2016-17 school year
- Superintendent discusses changes for schools joining ACE Academies
- 2014-15 accountability report for archdiocese is available online
- Little Sisters of the Poor receive Evangelium Vitae Medal
- Chatard theater director, teacher dies as chaperone on spring break
- What was in the news on April 15, 1966? Pope Paul calls for peace in Easter message, a birth control report should be finished by summer and local plans for dialogue
- ‘Celebrating 15 Decades of God’s Mercy’—Annunciation Parish turns 150
Regular local features:
- Rejoice in the Lord: Our faith should bring us lasting joy
- Alégrense en el Señor: Nuestra fe debe ser fuente de alegría duradera
- Editorial: Pope’s exhortation on marriage
- From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - England becomes Protestant
- That All May Be One: Uniting around paschal mystery could be a step toward unity
- Worship and Evangelization Outreach: Faithful citizenship -- A call to evangelize
- Reflection: Golfer showed ‘grace in the face of hardship’ in losing 2016 Masters
- Letters to the Editor
- Mother Angelica’s greatest virtues included her wisdom and defense of the faith
- Events Calendar
- Deadline for New Albany Deanery high school mission trip is April 29
- Benedict Inn schedules ‘Heart of Wisdom’ women’s retreat on May 6-7
- Health Ministry Speaker Series to address ‘The Stigma of Addiction’ on May 4
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Life’s Journey
Catholic News Service:
- Share truth of family with mercy, help those struggling, pope says
- Observers say apostolic exhortation can help Church model mercy to families
- Church urges nations to address ongoing issues related to drugs
- Pope names papal nuncio to Mexico to be new nuncio to the United States
- God excludes no one from his love; offers mercy, not hate, pope says
- Saint’s relics found in rubble of church destroyed by terrorists
- Column: Follow Mary’s example and look for Christ in all situations
- The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday of Easter
- Question Corner: At home or abroad, Catholic wedding needs priest or deacon to marry couple
FaithAlive!
- Pope shares a gentle example of how to admonish sinners
- Jesus’ kindness brought many sinners to repentance and conversion
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Archdiocese announces new partnership with Notre Dame ACE Academies for 2016-17 school year
The growing relationship between the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the University of Notre Dame deepened on March 29 when it was announced that five center-city Catholic schools in Indianapolis will become part of the Notre Dame ACE Academies network starting in the 2016-17 school year. The five schools—Central Catholic, Holy Angels, Holy Cross Central, St. Anthony and St. Philip Neri—will join the growing network of Catholic schools that operate through the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE). (Page 1)
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‘The father I always wanted’: Youth, Terre Haute Catholic Charities employee’s bond a story of mercy, faith
John Etling, director of Terre Haute Catholic Charities, describes the organization’s Ryves Youth Center this way: “The role that Ryves plays in the neighborhood and the city is one of unconditional love, a chance for children to come in and experience a warm meal, a chance to find that there are people in the community who care about them and want to see them reach their potential.” Former Ryves Youth Center staff member and now Terre Haute Catholic Charities Foodbank employee Dan Snider has taken that description and put every aspect of it into action. (Page 1)
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Web-only features
United Catholic Appeal Thank You Video
Thank you to the more than 18,000 of you who helped the archdiocese to exceed its $6.2 million goal through your gift to the United Catholic Appeal. You have chosen to put divine mercy into practice by being an authentic witness to God's love. Our ministries that are supported by the Appeal are grateful to you and your generosity.
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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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- Religious groups say 'yes' to Supreme Court's idea on contraceptive coverage
- Archbishop says Canada's assisted suicide law leads to fear of hospitals
- Nebraska bishops 'deeply regret' school group's vote on transgender issue
- Pope names papal nuncio to Mexico to be new nuncio to the United States
- Help end death penalty, debt burden, war, pope tells activists
- Pew survey tracks effect of faith on Americans' everyday lives
- Climate change action is not about taking jobs away, cardinal says
- 'Witch hunts' rooted in putting laws above God's truth, pope says
- Share truth of family with mercy, help those struggling, pope says
- Cardinal: Document on family develops doctrine, doesn't change it
- Quotes from church leaders and observers on papal exhortation
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