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June 3, 2016 issue
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Local stories:
- 2016 Ordinations: Ready to serve God’s people
- From cop to cleric, a ‘passion for people’ drives transitional Deacon Douglas Hunter
- Relationships, prayer bring transitional Deacon Kyle Rodden to the priesthood
- ‘Rebel with a cause’ is new coordinator of Black Catholic Ministry
- What was in the news on June 3, 1966? Post-conciliar work comes to a close, a call for theologians to ‘go home’ and new music for youth Masses
- Photos: Race for Vocations (print edition only)
Regular local features:
- Rejoice in the Lord: The joys and challenges of love in the family
- Alégrense en el Señor: Las alegrías y los desafíos del amor en la familia
- Editorial: Mercy reveals to us who God is
- From the Editor Emeritus: Imperiled Church - Trying to destroy the Church in France
- It's All Good: Do your best with the wonderful gifts God has given you
- Reflection: Rookie Indianapolis 500 winner shows how ‘grace builds on nature’
- Letters to the Editor
- Immigration issues must be addressed with compassion while promoting security
- Events Calendar
- World Refugee Day Dinner is scheduled for June 28 at Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Center
- Applications to become a Providence Associate accepted until June 30
- Early-bird registration for NCCW conference in Indianapolis is June 30
- Into the Woods, Jr. to be performed on June 9-11 in Greenwood, June 16-18 in Indy
- Obituaries
- General listing
- My Journey to God: Can You Hear the Voice of the Spirit?
Catholic News Service:
- Ignore the Church schedule and serve the people, pope tells deacons
- Zubik decision is more compromise than punt, some argue
- In Eucharist, find strength to share bread, faith with others, pope says
- World must dial down aggression, stop bullying, Pope Francis tells YouTubers
- Fatima facts: Vatican shepherds the flock away from conspiracy claims
- Prayer is no magic wand; it strengthens faith in tough times, Pope Francis says
- Column: A tip of the hat to former seminarians and their vocations
- Column: Welcoming the stranger with familiar food
- The Sunday Readings: Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
- Question Corner: The Church teaches general principles, gives practical tips on care for environment
FaithAlive!
- Married couples that have faced trials are like ‘fine wine,’ pope says
- The Scriptures emphasize the importance of commitment in faith and marriage
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From cop to cleric, a ‘passion for people’ drives transitional Deacon Douglas Hunter
Talk to anyone who knows transitional Deacon Douglas Hunter and you’re likely to get the same response: “He’s a people-person.” Even the soon-to-be-ordained transitional deacon uses the phrase to describe himself. At 37, that attribute has been a common thread throughout Deacon Hunter’s life, driving both his nearly 10 years in law enforcement and his call to the priesthood. (Page 1)
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Relationships, prayer bring transitional Deacon Kyle Rodden to the priesthood
Transitional Deacon Kyle Rodden wanted a different kind of celebration as he approached his 20th birthday. Previous ones had been disappointing to him, so he decided that this one was going to be better. Little did he know at the start of that birthday—on Sept. 10, 2008—that he would receive a call to the priesthood as a gift from God. (Page 1)
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Web-only features
Breaking News: Fr. Kurt Stasiak, OSB, elected as the 10th abbot of Saint Meinrad Archabbey
The Right Reverend Kurt Stasiak, OSB, was elected archabbot of Saint Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, IN, by the Benedictine monks of the community on June 2, 2016. He becomes the 10th abbot and seventh archabbot in the community's 162-year history, succeeding Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB. Archabbot Kurt, 63, has served as prior of Saint Meinrad Archabbey since July 9, 2010. The prior is the second in leadership in the monastery.
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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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- God has a weakness for humble hearts, pope says at audience
- Canada's House sends assisted suicide bill to Senate for approval
- Pope invites Christians to pray for children in Syria on June 1
- World must dial down aggression, stop bullying, pope tells YouTubers
- Archdiocese offers $65 million in remuneration for sex abuse victims
- Catholic groups urge Illinois governor to sign stopgap bill to help poor
- Deacons gather in Rome, share reflections on ministry, challenges
- St. John XXIII's aide, oldest member College of Cardinals, dies at 100
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