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January 27, 2017 issue

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Local stories:

  • At Mass for unborn, priest notes that ‘real love always seeks to serve’
  • ‘The Pope’s Astronomer’ will speak on Feb. 7 at Brebeuf in Indianapolis
  • Vicar judicial continues ministry in absence of archbishop
  • Second annual E6 Catholic Men’s Conference to be held on March 4
  • Prekindergarten bill would expand school choice access for families

Catholic Schools Week Supplement

  • Column: The gift of a Catholic education opens a child’s heart
  • ‘Road map’ for life leads family to Catholic education
  • Student shares three favorite things about her Catholic school
  • 20 Reasons to Celebrate Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese
  • High schools in archdiocese host groups of international students
  • Students live out value of helping others in profound ways
  • Teacher’s creative class helps students overcome challenges in life
  • Catholic schools witness to the Gospel through service
  • ‘Most important student’ leaves his unforgettable mark on teacher
  • Family gets winning hand through Notre Dame ACE program
  • Teacher finds the right chemistry at Catholic high school
  • Jesus’ example leads teacher on the best course for her students
  • Photo essay: CYO Sports - Catholic education of the body, heart and spirit
  • School bequest is an ‘investment in the future’
  • Service guides educator’s efforts to share Christ’s love
  • Moms share Catholic school experience with their children
  • What makes a Catholic school special
  • How can we afford Catholic school?
  • Catholic Schools Map

Regular local features:

  • The Face of Mercy: Pope Francis and a new style of politics built on peace
    • El rostro de la misericordia: El papa Francisco y el nuevo estilo de política sustentado en la paz
  • Editorial: Study, poll and president - Good news for pro-life advocates
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Hob-nobbing with Hollywood celebrities and Pope John Paul II
  • That All May Be One: Let’s strive to create ecumenical moments in our lives of faith
  • Emmaus Walk: Be at peace knowing of God’s indescribable love for you
  • Faith and Family: Our Christian identity is tied to our names
  • Reflection: Fourth-grade basketball teaches lessons of faith and the ultimate goal
  • Letters to the Editor
    • No letters were printed this week
  • Events Calendar
    • Sisters of Providence gift store to have used book sale on Feb. 18-20
    • St. Jude School alumni celebration set for Feb. 4 in Indianapolis
    • St. Paul Street Evangelization to offer training on Feb. 11 at Holy Rosary Parish
    • Member of St. John the Evangelist Parish professes vows as Carmelite nun
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Benedictine Father Rupert Ostdick held monastic leadership positions
  • My Journey to God: The End is the Beginning

Catholic News Service:

  • ‘We must wait and see,’ the pope says of President Trump
  • Though snubbed by Women’s March, pro-life groups still participate
  • Lead people to certainty of Gospel, Pope Francis asks Dominicans
  • People fleeing war, traffickers need greater protection, Holy Father says
  • Column: Too much light can overshadow the power of closeness in our lives
  • The Sunday Readings: Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
  • Question Corner: Church condemns lying, allows for truths to remain unspoken in some situations

FaithAlive!

  • Hospitality, homilies among keys to creating welcoming parishes
  • Early Christians worshipped in homes, began to build churches in third century

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At Mass for unborn, priest notes that ‘real love always seeks to serve’

ProtestersThe line of approximately 200 marchers stretched more than a city block, signs bobbing up and down as they walked 1.5 miles along Meridian Street in downtown Indianapolis, their Hail Mary’s echoing between the walls of the buildings. This was a march for life, a solemn, prayerful witness calling for an end to abortion that was legalized 44 years ago through the Supreme Court’s Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions. (Page 1A)
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20 Reasons to Celebrate Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese

The success stories in Catholic schools in the archdiocese are countless. They range from a young child in grade school learning to read and learning the fundamentals of the Catholic faith to a high school student preparing for college and becoming involved in service that helps change the life of another person. There are also the success stories that come when students give everything they have to their academics, their athletics, their artistic pursuits and their faith. (Page 3B)
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Catholic schools witness to the Gospel through service

Teacher and two studentsCatholic schools across central and southern Indiana—and indeed across the nation—are known for their academic excellence. They’re also dedicated to helping their students take what they learn in their classrooms, including their knowledge of the Catholic faith, and applying it in service to the broader community. Middle school students at Our Lady of Lourdes School and St. Simon the Apostle School, both in Indianapolis, have done this in a variety of ways throughout this academic year. (Page 6B)
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