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May 26, 2017 issue

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Local stories:

  • ‘Give them a chance’: Prison ministry mentor helps woman, once in prison, make return to society
  • Secretary of education intrigued by Providence Cristo Rey education model
  • Archbishop Lori addresses current misperceptions about religious liberty, encourages faithful to be advocates
  • Canon law limits appointment authority of archdiocesan administrator
  • Parish Festival Listings
  • Official Appointments

Regular local features:

  • The Face of Mercy: The astonishing depth of God’s love for us
    • La insondable profundidad del amor de Dios por nosotros
  • Editorial: Religious liberty in America and the Fortnight for Freedom
  • From the Editor Emeritus: Meeting some impressive people in Guatemala in 1993
  • Cornucopia: All of us can be random dispensers of kindness every day
  • Emmaus Walk: To trust or not to trust God: Remember, the choice is yours
  • Faith and Family: Christ offers parents peace in the midst of chaotic family life
  • Investing with Faith: ‘The Circle of Giving—a Mass and Celebration’
  • Letters to the Editor
    • Reader: Let the congregation say ‘Amen’ to our dedicated pastor
  • Events Calendar
    • Deadline to register for youth choir camps in Indianapolis is June 2
  • Obituaries
    • General listing
    • Providence Sister Kathleen Mary Gay served in Catholic schools in the archdiocese
  • My Journey to God: Jesus in Prayer

Catholic News Service:

  • Pope announces new cardinals from Mali, Spain, Sweden, Laos, Salvador
  • Pope Francis offers prayers for Central African Republic, Catholics in China
  • Pope, Church leaders offer prayers after Manchester Arena attack
  • On Holy Land trip, President Trump visits Holy Sepulcher and Western Wall
  • Trump nominates Callista Gingrich ambassador to Vatican
  • Column: Showing respect at life’s end
  • The Sunday Readings: The Ascension of the Lord
  • Question Corner: The Church supports the right of all children to have a mother and a father

FaithAlive!

  • God uses food to strengthen bodies and nourish souls
  • For Christians, discussion of food in the Bible culminates in the Eucharist

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‘Give them a chance’: Prison ministry mentor helps woman, once in prison, make return to society

Two CatholicsThe only thing better than the birthday party that Anna Brown-Mitchell threw for Chanita Dawson is the gift she has given her. Chanita’s face glows as she shares her memories of her party on Sept. 18, 2016: how her birthday cake was huge, how a long table overflowed with all kinds of food, and how all the people there laughed, sang and enjoyed each other on a day that marked a life-changing time for her. After all, this was more than the celebration of her 38th birthday. It was also the celebration of her first birthday since she completed a nearly four-year sentence for committing a non‑violent, drug-related crime. For Chanita, the birthday party represented what she hoped would be a new beginning to her life. (Page 1)
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Secretary of education intrigued by Providence Cristo Rey education model

Student and Secretary of EducationAs Precious Mayfield and Froylan Avila awaited the arrival of U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos at their school on May 23, the two students talked about the impact that Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis has had on them and their families. The two teenagers will both be the first in their families to go to college. “It makes me feel very accomplished that I can fulfill the dreams that my family has,” said Precious, who is 17. Standing nearby, 19-year-old Froylan said, “Anything is possible if you put your mind to it, and you work hard.” (Page 1)
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Parish Festival Listings

Our parish festival listings were included this issue of The Criterion, and we'll keep them up on our website all summer, posting periodic corrections and additions. Got a spare weekend? Check our listings at any time via the link below to see where the fun will be each week. (Pages 8-9)
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